I didn't know it did that.

[VW Convert]

It depends on how each individual 'learns' , some can absorb the printed word with 'photographic' memory but some of us do the same from visual observation (demonstration) and in this case from 'tips' and physical practice as in changing the oil pump on an Austin 1800!!!!(just think about that)

This might help you Ryeman and also give Brad more horrible flashbacks! LOL



I know, I know it's from a Mini workshop manual but probably similar!

Cheers

George

[brad]

Why is it every freakin' process on a mini starts with "first remove the engine"?

[Ryeman]

......then remove the transfer case .....split gearbox from engine ....when finished buy one hundred gaskets.....remove old gasket material....prepare......AARRGGHH!!!
Repair bleeding hands and enter recovery phase of life.
I WAS in 'remission' I thought, but the nightmares keep haunting me.


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[VW Convert]

Why is it every freakin' process on a mini starts with "first remove the engine"?

Pretty easy that one, they took an engine and jammed the car around it with no consideration to the fact that repairs would one day be required. I was so well practiced that I got removing engine, transmission and radiator down to under an hour and a half.

Cheers

George

[woofy]

A friend with a new (current model) Mini had to get the alternator replaced. It cost $2500. I assumed that was because of space and having to pull out a million things like the old ones. Turns out it is a 5min bolt off, bolt on job....just that BMW like to overcharge for parts.

[brad]

....just that BMW like to overcharge for parts.

On my home forum we have a few BMW owners. They try really hard to support BMW AUS but the prices are often ridiculous.
eg: M3 key assy = ~$600 + $200 coding fee. ex-BMW Florida = ~$600 for 2 keys - coded. The list goes on & on. Also, BMW AUS won't order a part that doesn't match your VIN so if it's an option that wasn't offred on your model or wasn't offered in AUS you have no choice but to go overseas. Most of the guys allow BMW AUS a 25% buffer before they defect to allow for GST & provision of warranty.

Re: the mini. Alternators available ex-Australian suppliers for as low as $450. add another $120 for the belt tensioner & $60 for a serpentine belt & your still way in front.

[Ryeman]

Whether you're moving or not affects the auto up/down function of the windows it seems.

[Skooter]

Pretty easy that one, they took an engine and jammed the car around it with no consideration to the fact that repairs would one day be required.

Ditto with older Triumph motos - excruciating design flaws courtesy of a failing British auto industry of the 60's. I have a lasting memory of having to remove almost an entire front end and instrument cluster from a trident to do some piddly little job. Those were the days you wished you were anything but a professional mechanic!!

And oh how I loved owning a Laverda (and still do) - everything thought out beforehand!

[Timlin]

Hey there

I bought my wife a Yeti a few months ago and I have to say, this one hell of a car for the price of entry! My car is an R36 wagon and I love it a great deal, but secretly, I actually prefer to drive the Yeti if I'm not working and just running around the burbs or the CBD.

Like most men, I've not read the manual either, but I sure will now after reading this thread!

The auto close on rain for the windows/sunroof is a fantastic thing, but how do I activate it? I can hear you all saying now "read the manual", and I will, but if theres a quick shortcut to this feature, I'd love to know about it!

Take care...


AT

Yes, auto up if it rains but I think it needs to be setup IIRC. It's in the manual. Great feature - works a treat

[Jake02]

The auto close on rain for the windows/sunroof is a fantastic thing, but how do I activate it? I can hear you all saying now "read the manual", and I will, but if theres a quick shortcut to this feature, I'd love to know about it!
AT

Hey mate, glad to see of more Yeti owners (I'm not one, yet, but they're my favourite car). The auto-close depends on your spec level, and specifically if it has auto lights/wipers. If it has that, you should be able to activate it in your MaxiDot settings list - or in VW (not Skoda) speak, your MFD between the dials. I forget most of how you work it, but you should be able to press and hold something on your steering wheel, which activates the menu, and I think the auto close is in the convenience section of it.

In our Octavia RS, auto-close actually works quite well.

Hope this helps!