Lightened Flywheel & Bigger Clutch Upgrade for My Mini

The Super City Mini engine rebuild continues! In this episode I tackle a variety of jobs including painting the gearbox, fabricating new Cunifer brake pipes, refurbishing the clutch operating mechanism, and refitting the lightened and balanced flywheel and clutch assembly. I also talk about something many restorers experience – losing motivation during a long-term project. Sometimes progress slows, enthusiasm fades, and other distractions take over. If you've ever felt the same way during a restoration, you're definitely not alone. Along the way I share some MOT emissions testing tips for MPI and SPI Minis with catalytic converters, show the differences between copper and Cunifer brake pipe, and work through the process of fitting and torquing up the clutch and flywheel assembly correctly. 🔧 Jobs completed in this episode: • MOT emissions discussion and catalyst testing tips • New clutch slave cylinder installation • Cunifer brake pipe fabrication • Gearbox preparation and painting • Clutch operating mechanism refurbishment • Lightened and balanced flywheel installation • 190mm clutch upgrade fitting • Flywheel bolt torquing and lock tab fitting • Loctite 263 usage on critical fasteners • Clutch wok and release bearing installation If you enjoy Classic Mini restorations, engine rebuilds and workshop DIY content, please consider subscribing and joining the journey as the Super City rebuild continues. 📩 Contact & Links 📧 E-mail: [email protected] 🛒 CMW Online Store: https://logothatpolo.co.uk/store/cmws/ ☕ Buy Me a Coffee Want to offer a quick thank you? Have I helped you out or do you enjoy the videos? If you’ve ever thought “I’d buy that guy a beer” — now’s your chance 🍺 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cmwkeith 00:00 Introduction & National Mini Day 00:52 What's happening in today's video 01:35 MPI Mini MOT emissions tips 05:57 Making new Cunifer brake pipes 10:57 Preparing and painting the gearbox 18:38 Refurbishing the clutch mechanism 20:47 Fitting the lightened flywheel & 190mm clutch 24:35 Torquing the flywheel centre bolt 32:08 Flywheel re-check, Loctite & reassembly 43:49 Clutch wok fitted & video wrap-up 👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an upload #ClassicMini #MiniCooper #EngineRebuild #ClassicMiniWorkshop #APlusEngine #MiniRestoration