Mini Adventure - Mongol Rally 2018

The official page for team #miniadventure

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Will this roof rack be big enough?

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Massive thanks to Screenprintdigital Harrogate for donating these vinyls! Top blokes helping the cause!

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Got some adjustable suspension on, raised the ride height and fit new shocks all around :) another job off the list.

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Rebuilding the carb today to try and sort the running problems. It's actually quite therapeutic!

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We have lift off! Running and idling well now. But under acceleration it has no power and misfires. Onto round 2 of problem solving.

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She's alive! Fired up instantly after setting the timing. Clutch bled and coolant added. Will see tomorrow if theres any leaks 🙈 had a little spare time too and got the sump gaurd on there. Onto the rear suspension next ☺

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Headgasket and head are on! Only thing left is the carb. Had a problem with the inlet manifold not clearing the exhaust so it needs a little work. Learning some new skills today too. setting up points, rocker arm and spark plugs gaps should come in handy on the rally :)

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Engine mounted and fully wired in, brand new polybush steadys and engine mounts, some nice braided and silicone hose replacements and new ground. Hubs, exhaust and gear linkages connect back up.. Just need the head on and she may be running in the next day or two 😁

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Some new tools have arrived, finally can start removing the old engine and preparing the shell to accept the new one! #mongolrally #mini #classic #miniadventure

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Our GoFund me page is live! 🎉🙌 

Having decide on the charitys we would like to raise money for, our plans are moving ahead swiftly. Time for some more work on the Mini!

https://www.gofundme.com/mongol-rally-mini-adventure-2018

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Out with the old and in with the equally as old. 

As per rally rules engines of 1200cc + are banned. Our old engine is a 1275, which to be honest didn't have a great deal of life in it. I've sourced a 998cc motor to replace it with which is perfectly inadequate for the journey ahead! Stick around as we swap this out and fix the rest of the car while we are at it! Once mechanics are sorted the fun mods begin.

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Our steed! A 1983 Austin Mini, currently resting in a garage in a none working state. With a little loving and a lot of elbow grease hopefully this cute little car will take us the big big distance to the finish line without too many hiccups. 

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The Mongol Rally

The rules are simple;    

1.       You can only take a farcically small vehicle.

2.       You`re completely on your own.

3.       You`ve got to raise £1000 for charity.

4.       There is no set route.

Over 300 teams in farcically small and colourful vehicles begin the 11,000 + miles across the mountains, desert, and steppe of Europe and Asia, taking 45-50 days to complete and travelling through approximately 16 countries. There`s no back-up, no support, and no set route, just you, your fellow adventurists and a tiny car you bought from the scrapyard for £11.50.

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Beginnings

Welcome! You’ve found the official page for team #miniadventure - taking part in the 2018 Mongol Rally.