Tech Session

[minifaron]

I am going to start planning the first tech session tomorrow. What sort of things do you guys want to learn. It will more then likely be quick, down and Dirty. We will have finger foods, and the Parts department will be open as well.

[weezer2282]

How to change brake pads and rotors.

[scandune]

how to remove a 5 piece dash i pretty well know how to get them all off but the airbag cover one

[azuul]

Don't forget to cover some basics too for us novices. Like, what tools should we have first. How to properly wash our cars.

[Mike02MCS]

Agree with above. Also, trouble shooting rear window washer, proper oil change, changing filters.

[Austin MC40]

Faron,
Thanks for the interest!
I'd be interested in bleeding the clutch slave cylinder. I hear there is a trick to it.
Richard
Austin MC40

[Will]

Changing the Oil for me, this might be sort of simple for most of the folks here. But I've never done one myself on the MINI and would like to actually see one so that I would feel a bit more comfortable doing one myself.

[azuul]

Changing the Oil for me, this might be sort of simple for most of the folks here. But I've never done one myself on the MINI and would like to actually see one so that I would feel a bit more comfortable doing one myself.Ditto that.

Faron, this may be a touchy subject -- are you thinking about doing some tech sessions on mods like adding a Unichip, or a pulley, or a CAI, etc?

[k-huevo]

I can answer the question what tool to have first and that is the Bentley Service Manual.

[azuul]

I can answer the question what tool to have first and that is the Bentley Service Manual.Got that after you recommended it and I've used it already a few times. But good call!

[biggripper]

r/r leaky power steering hoses?

[minifaron]

How about a....Drum roll please... How to do a oil change, on a Tuesday night?

[Will]

Cool, what time? Best to start off simple and then go from there :dancing

[weezer2282]

Will they do it without using a lift? That way it would be similar to how one of us would have to do it. :thumbsup

[minifaron]

I am going to set it up on the 20Th of this month. We will start promptly at 6:00PM, I will have finger foods, and soft drinks! Please let me know if anyone has special requests!
Faron

[simplekid15]

I would like to know how to change an intake from my jcw one.

[azuul]

I am going to set it up on the 20Th of this month. We will start promptly at 6:00PM, I will have finger foods, and soft drinks! Please let me know if anyone has special requests!
FaronMan, I have a standing meeting Tuesday nights so no can go.

[Mike02MCS]

Most week nights are do-able, but Saturday mornings would work better. This is a great idea, thanks for organizing it! :thumbsup

I'll be changing my oil in the driveway after church tomorrow, no jacks, lifts or ramps! You just have to know where that drain plug is and take it off by feel.

[azuul]

Most week nights are do-able, but Saturday mornings would work better. This is a great idea, thanks for organizing it! :thumbsup My sentiments exactly.

[minifaron]

We will be showing you on a lift. How many of us can fit under a car if its not on a lift.
Tuesday night is the best time for the dealership because we will be closed. Saturday morning is way to busy, and we would be taking away from people that need their MINI fixed.

[scandune]

Tuesday is doable for me

[weezer2282]

We will be showing you on a lift. How many of us can fit under a car if its not on a lift.
Tuesday night is the best time for the dealership because we will be closed. Saturday morning is way to busy, and we would be taking away from people that need their MINI fixed.

I can stop there on my way home from work. :dancing

Who's MINI will they be doing this to?

[minifaron]

Cool I need to get a count on how many people will be there.

[scandune]

so what time will be meeting there tuesday and is it tomorrow?

[justintime]

no can do for me, I have work at 6..

[Will]

so what time will be meeting there tuesday and is it tomorrow?

Its on the 20th of this month so two weeks from now.

I will be there with my MINI shirt on :) Probably bringin my daughter too so she can help me do an oil change :D

[Mike02MCS]

I'll be there.

[minifaron]

February 20th at 6:00PM, is when we are going to have the Tech Session. Jessie, Paul and I will be handling all the questions. I will have finger foods and drinks, so if you are on your way home from work you will not have hunger pains. I do need to get a count of who plans to join us, so that I can make sure to take appropriate measures.

Thanks,
Faron

[scandune]

i will also be attending

[Jakedog]

Faron,

Save a place for me. Thanks,

Robert

[weezer2282]

I will be there. :thumbsup

[Will]

I'll be there probably have my kiddo too.

[minifaron]

OK I have 4 people so far...

[azuul]

Sorry, no can do on Tuesday nights.

[Derek]

Dude i will catch it next time. We have a Pancake Dinner at Church that night...

[minifaron]

Derek... That sounds like fun, have a good time! My Mother & Father in Law come over almost every Sunday morning for a Pancake Breakfast. :)

[justintime]

was it yesterday? or next tuesday? I might be able to do next tuesday

[minifaron]

Its the 20Th

[Mike02MCS]

Tomorrow at 6?

Will, if you still have club shirts I'll bring $$.

[Will]

still got shirts, I'll load them in the morning. Got called into work tonight but I still will be there albeit a wee bit tired.

[bigtwistee]

We will be showing you on a lift. How many of us can fit under a car if its not on a lift.


Hee hee... sounds like a fraternity stunt, I picture ten sets of legs sticking out from under a MINI.

I'm working till at least 7pm today, but if I get off on time I may swing by to at least say hello.

Twistee

[Derek]

Howdy Jay - long time no see! I'm gonna try to stop by tonite - we'll see!

Derek