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A sudden loss of oil pressure can destroy an engine in seconds. The standard 7lb oil pressure switch fitted to classic Minis often gives the warning too late to save the engine.

Mini Spares new uprated 20lb oil pressure switch activates the warning light when the oil pressure drops to 20lbs giving the driver precious extra seconds to shut down the engine.

The Mini Spares uprated 20lb oil pressure switch can be ordered as part number HPS1.

At just £26.92 inc. VAT it’s a small price to pay to protect your engine.

For more details contact Mini Spares on
+44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com

Generally, when a rocker cover is removed the gasket should be replaced prior to refitting the cover as the old flattened gasket will probably no longer seal properly. However, the upgraded Silicone Rocker Gasket from Mini Spares springs back into shape so that (if refitted properly) the seal is as good as new. The silicone gasket is ideal for race cars, etc where the rocker cover is removed on a regular basis. Mini Spares has fitted one on its 1380cc engine road car with great results.

Order as part number GUG705009EVO at £10.08 inc. VAT

In rare cases longer rocker cover bolts may be required. Mini Spares stocks these as part number CAM6823 at £4.20 inc. VAT each.

For more details contact Mini Spares on
+44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com

Mini Spares now has stocks of the radiator electric fan that was fitted as standard on Minis with the large round hole cut out in the inner wing. These models include the last carburettor equipped versions manufactured from 1991, as well as the single point injection models.

The fan can be ordered as Part Number PGG10058 at £171.00 inc. VAT.

For more details contact Mini Spares on
+44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com

The Ford Zetec is now well established as a popular engine for transplanting into earlier rear wheel drive Fords, as well as other makes and models, and Burton Power can offer numerous parts to make this operation feasible.

One such item is the Raceline Water Rail. Water rails are designed to simplify the cooling system and plumbing of the engine when installed in-line in an RWD car. The Zetec engine has water outlets at the back of the head, which in most RWD applications, foul the bulkhead if the original outlet housings are retained. The water rail is designed with a narrow profile and transfers this outlet to the front of the engine so that the plumbing is simpler and neater. Water outlet is via an X/flow thermostat housing which is also available from Burton Powe; as is a dedicated fitting kit.

Raceline Water Rail Ford Zetec E RWD conversion (Suitable for both Silver and Black Top applications) Part Number: FZ470 – £294.00 inc.VAT

Also available:

• Fitting Kit – Part Number FZ471- £14.50 inc.VAT
• Standard X/flow thermostat housing – Part Number FP610 – £51.50 inc.VAT
  or …
• Special X/flow thermostat housing – Part Number FP610M – £93.60 inc.VAT
  (This has: a ‘take off’ for easy bleeding of air locks, a facility for a fan switch to be added and a lower profile than standard for improved clearance).

for further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281
www.burtonpower.com

Burton Power is now offering a high pressure oil pump for use on Ford SOHC Pinto and Ford Cosworth YB 16v Turbo engines.

The pump will increase pressure by around 25%, which is approximately 75-80 psi.

The pump is ideal for modified or racing engines or for enthusiasts who just want some extra protection for their engine. The pumps are made exclusively for Burton to the usual quality that Burton demands. Fitment is straightforward, but a new drive shaft (part no. FT1057- £9.95 inc. VAT) will also be required.

Order the oil pump as part number FT1055 at just £39.95 inc. VAT.

for further details contact Burton Power on 0208 554 2281
www.burtonpower.com

Webcon is delighted to announce that its superb DCOE mesh filters are now back in production.

Designed to be used oil free, the Webcon mesh filters feature two layers of stainless mesh
around a high performance filter layer to offer superior levels of filtration whilst ensuring
almost no restriction to airflow.

Fitting takes only a matter of seconds and the only maintenance required is periodic cleaning.
They add no more than 20mm to the end of the air horn, so you can be assured of the very finest filtration in the tightest of spaces.

Webcon mesh filters are supplied in pairs as follows:
40 DCOE AFM4056 (pr) £48.50 plus VAT
45 DCOE AFM4563 (pr) £48.50 plus VAT
48DCO/SP + 48IDA AFM4870 (pr) £48.50 plus VAT
40DCNF (not 40DCNF12/13) 9921736000R £102.22 plus VAT

Available directly from Webcon and from appointed Webcon dealers around the world.
For further details contact Webcon UK on +44 (0)1932 787100 or visit www.webcon.co.uk

Webcon has just introduced a new inlet manifold to allow a pair of Weber DCOE carburettors
or DCOE style throttle bodies to be installed on the popular Ford Duratec engine.

Webcon designed the new manifold and CNC manufactured it from billet aluminium to have a thickness of just 35mm from face to face; this makes it ideal for transverse engine installations such as the Lotus Elise Duratec transplant.

However, when used with Webcon’s 32mm manifold extenders, the depth jumps to 67mm making it equally perfect for rear wheel drive installations where a longer intake allows for greater mid- range torque.

MM5060 Manifold is available at £538.74 plus VAT

Available directly from Webcon and from appointed Webcon dealers around the world.

For further details contact Webcon UK on +44 (0)1932 787100 or visit www.webcon.co.uk

For years, Weber 50DCO/SP carburettors have only been available as LH and RH
units, with the outer throttle shaft ends blanked off.

This works well with a conventional distributor ignition system, but as
mapped ignition systems have become more widely used, so the demand for a throttle position sensor fitment on the 50DCO/SP has grown.

In response to this demand Webcon has developed a new, unified
50DCO/SP that features throttle shaft at both ends of the carburettor
and will allow fitment of a Webcon DCO/SP throttle position sensor kit.

Part number 1965000700 can be used for LH or RH fitment, and is available
at £766.24 plus VAT

A unified version of the Weber 55DCO/SP is also available as part number 1970000700
Priced at £799.31 plus VAT.

Available directly from Webcon and from appointed Webcon dealers around the world.
For further details contact Webcon UK on +44 (0)1932 787100 or visit www.webcon.co.uk

When replacing a rocker shaft on a classic Mini or other A Series BMC/British Leyland engine it’s always wise to replace the smaller fixings and components at the same time.

Fortunately, Mini Spares can supply all these accessories in a one stop order.

Rocker Shaft Spring Washers that go on both ends of the rocker shaft to keep tension on the #1 & #8 rockers. Order as part number 2A18 at £0.64 inc. VAT each.

Rocker Shaft End Washers are the standard end washer for the rocker shaft. Order as part number 6K555 at £0.96 inc. VAT each.

Rocker Shaft Spacer Springs are needed between the rockers on every A series engine (three required). Order as part number 6K556 at £1.62 Inc. VAT each.

For more details contact Mini Spares on
+44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com

With good quality classic Minis becoming harder to find, many enthusiasts are resorting to rebuilding damaged or rusted examples.

This factory repair panel from Mini Spares is almost half a Mini!

Just about every piece to rebuild the back half of a Mini is included in this very major repair panel assembly.

It includes the rear seat bulkhead, the entire boot floor with battery box, and wheel arches with rear valance fitted. These all come welded together as an assembly.

When you consider what you are getting this really is a bargain at £718.63 inc. VAT.

Order as part number AFB360040.

For more details contact Mini Spares on
+44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com