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 Matt Ryan
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| posted on June 3rd, 2012 at 09:03 PM |
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Help Please
Not VW,
My son has bought a registered 1968 Austin 1800 from a deceased estate and it's having some rough idle problems. I'd say a combination of stale fuel
and possibly crap in tank blocking the idle circuit . He's mechanically challenged and needs help.
Can anyone recommend a mechanic who knows their way around a SU carby? He lives in the general vicinity of Sydney Uni so anywhere in the eastern
suburbs or inner west would suit.
Maybe a mini specialist?
At least he's heading in the right direction with that number plate.
Regards,
Matt.
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| posted on June 3rd, 2012 at 11:29 PM |
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I read recently that our Fuel now starts to break down after a month or so.. a bit different to the old days//
Petrol stayed petrol..lol
SU's always looked like a simple carby.. lol
compared to any other..lol
Austin 1800 are rare these days... Have seen a black one locally now & then..
Sure to be someone who knows about Mini and 1800 etc..
Maybe a mini club in Sydney if there is such a thing..
what about miniman of here??
LEE
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| posted on June 4th, 2012 at 08:39 AM |
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There is mechanic in East Maitland "Gilberts Garage" does a lot of work on English cars or used to. Maybe too far away though............
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| posted on June 4th, 2012 at 09:57 AM |
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Hi Matt,
I get my MINI's serviced at Sydney Prestige, on Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills (literally a 2 min car drive from Sydney Uni) - Don't let the name
fool you, whenever I've have had the car in for a service, there have been a few classic Coopers in for some work - If they cannot help you, then
perhaps they'll be able to guide you in the right direction. their number is (02) 9319-3336.
I hope this helps,
Trevor .
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| posted on June 4th, 2012 at 05:29 PM |
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Matt Sydney carburettors may be able to help if Sydney Prestige can't.
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| posted on June 4th, 2012 at 05:54 PM |
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Hi Matt. Looks like a good find. I used to have an 1800 and used a Mini specialist in Melbourne to sort out issues (no good to you though). One thing
to check is the diaprham for the PCB valve. Mine failed and caused all sorts of issues. Won't cost anything to check as from memory i
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Matt Ryan
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| posted on June 4th, 2012 at 08:41 PM |
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zoofish,
Thanks, he phoned Sydney Prestige and they weren't interested.
Les,
I thought of Sydney Carbies for this particular problem but would rather try to line him up with someone he can continue with long term, for general
maintenance as well.
Bingo, Found mini and moke world on the interweb. They are at Brookvale and he is booked in.
Thanks for the suggestions so far keep them coming, it's nice to have options.
Regards,
Matt.
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Matt Ryan
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| posted on June 4th, 2012 at 08:44 PM |
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posted by hulbyw
Hi Matt. Looks like a good find. I used to have an 1800 and used a Mini specialist in Melbourne to sort out issues (no good to you though). One thing
to check is the diaprham for the PCB valve. Mine failed and caused all sorts of issues. Won't cost anything to check as from memory i
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Did you mean PCV valve? (as in "positive crankcase ventilation"?)
Regards,
Matt.
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| posted on June 4th, 2012 at 09:17 PM |
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There is always the Carburettor Service Company at Burwood on Parramatta Road.
They are right near Burwood Bus Depot
http://www.carburettorservice.com.au/
They are real good fellas who know there stuff 
Futue te ipsum!!!
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zoofish
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| posted on June 4th, 2012 at 09:54 PM |
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Good to hear that you've found someone to help. Brilliant!
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| posted on June 4th, 2012 at 10:11 PM |
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Matt Ryan,,, tell Andrew (from Mini & moke world) that i (Matt Read "The MiniMan") said hello :-)
he may look after you a little better maybe
:-)
& yes i have an 1800 too (Mk2 Automatic) :-) great great great cars & strong as an ox
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