Find your Stud Pattern
Finding the right stud pattern for your vehicle’s wheels can be a tricky task, but with the right knowledge and tools, it can be done with ease.
Posts in category “Auto”
Two Stroke Mixing Tools
This site contains the tools and information to help you to create the right 2stroke, keep your fuel fresh, and to ensure that your engine runs right.
MiniMatic Engine Oil
Many people have their own opinion of which oil is best for the Mini.Matic.
Mini Water/Coolant Ratio
The ratio of coolant, rust inhibitive and water is important.
MiniMatic Oil Filters
Many places still sell the oil filters needed for the Mini.Matic.
MiniMatic Automatic Transmission
The Mini did come out with an Auto. It was the Mini.Matic.
What is a PCV and what does it do?
The blowby vapors that end up in an engine's crankcase contain moisture as well as combustion byproducts and unburned fuel vapors.
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV)
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) was fitted on relatively few single carburetter Minis between 1964 and 1969.
MiniMatic Differential
In Australia there was only ever one diff ratio in auto boxes. It was about right for a 998cc 700kg Mini on 10" wheels or a 1098cc or 1275cc.
Mini Drive Shafts
Minimatic drive shafts are the same length as manuals.
MiniMatic Front Subframe
The Auto subframe is wider, with the extra space on the torque converter side.
Faux-tina
An interesting concept, painting an old car to look old.
How to install an electric fuel pump
A mate of mine asked me what was the best way to install an electric fuel pump in his Mini.
Ford Fairlane 500
The footage is crap but the sound and ride is awesome.
Spray Painting - Blushing/Milkiness
There are so many attributes that go into spray painting.
Car Restoration Help
Watching car shows is a bit like collecting magazines. There is a lot of information but you never capture it.
MiniMatic Torque Convertor Removal
The torque converter is retained by a taper on the crankshaft, just the same as Mini flywheels are.
Engine block prep and paint
Masking up a block is sometimes a daunting task.
How to build drive on tilt ramps
You never know what you are going to find when going through forums.