motor and transmission question

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   HI,
My son has a 1990 998cc Mini out of Japan with A/C and automatic transmission.  The motor seized and it has been recommended we take the subframe, engine with a manual transmission from a 1275A car and replace the automatic and 998 engine.

Brooklands in Tacoma is doing the engine-swap work, but the motor and transmission we had planned on buying turns out to have some problems which will cost a lot to fix.  

In case the seller and I can't come to an agreement (he's a good guy so I'm hopeful we can negotiate a lower price than originally agreed upon), is there anyone out there (in the Tacoma/Seattle area) with a good, reliable 1275A with a manual transmission?  If so, what is the price you'd ask for it?

For that matter, what is a fair price for a good, used 1275 engine transmission in general?

Thanks for the help!

Please feel free to email me at chrisvkimball@msn.com

Sincerely,

Chris

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Vmax-boy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MINI Motorer Joined: September/11/11 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 20	Post Options Post Reply Quote Vmax-boy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: motor and transmission question Posted: November/24/15 at 9:08am
	HI, My son has a 1990 998cc Mini out of Japan with A/C and automatic transmission. The motor seized and it has been recommended we take the subframe, engine with a manual transmission from a 1275A car and replace the automatic and 998 engine. Brooklands in Tacoma is doing the engine-swap work, but the motor and transmission we had planned on buying turns out to have some problems which will cost a lot to fix. In case the seller and I can't come to an agreement (he's a good guy so I'm hopeful we can negotiate a lower price than originally agreed upon), is there anyone out there (in the Tacoma/Seattle area) with a good, reliable 1275A with a manual transmission? If so, what is the price you'd ask for it? For that matter, what is a fair price for a good, used 1275 engine transmission in general? Thanks for the help! Please feel free to email me at chrisvkimball@msn.com Sincerely, Chris

Wildfamily Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Member Joined: March/11/06 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4559	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wildfamily Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November/25/15 at 8:04am
	Have you thought about doing a Honda V-tech swap since you are going "all in" anyway? Just curious. I have a Japenese Spec as well with the auto and interested to hear about your swap.
	'15 F55 Cooper Volcanic Orange '80 Mini English White

Genie B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Member Joined: May/30/08 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 2153	Post Options Post Reply Quote Genie B Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November/25/15 at 4:04pm
	In case you haven't yet, you might try contacting the Seattle Area Mini Owners' Association (SAMOA). It's a group of "classic" Mini owners and they may have some leads for you. Cheers!


Vmax-boy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MINI Motorer Joined: September/11/11 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 20	Post Options Post Reply Quote Vmax-boy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November/25/15 at 4:09pm
	Thanks for your reply. Since we found a 1275, it seemed the logical way to go. I don't know what would be involved in the V-tech engine, but I bet it would be more expensive to incorporate that into the car. If you email me directly at chrisvkimball@msn.com I'll let you know how the swap turns out. The guy at Brooklands seems to think it will all be OK in the end!

Vmax-boy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MINI Motorer Joined: September/11/11 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 20	Post Options Post Reply Quote Vmax-boy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November/25/15 at 4:10pm
	I was going to go to SAMOA but after talking with the motor owner we came to an agreement price-wise, and I'm going to give it a shot! Wish me luck...

DneprDave Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List PSMINI Skilled Member PSMINI Member Joined: October/21/10 Location: Olympia Status: Offline Points: 198	Post Options Post Reply Quote DneprDave Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November/25/15 at 4:57pm
	I really like those A series motors, I learned about engines with them! If you can fix your lawnmower motor you can fix one of those!
	Chili red/ Black roof 2010 Clubman S automatic transmission. Shadetree mechanic

Vmax-boy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MINI Motorer Joined: September/11/11 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 20	Post Options Post Reply Quote Vmax-boy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November/25/15 at 5:00pm
	I'm not too much of a car mechanic, but maybe this motor will change all that...!

Genie B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List PSMINI Expert Advisor PSMINI Member Joined: May/30/08 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 2153	Post Options Post Reply Quote Genie B Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November/26/15 at 8:24am
	Best of luck with the project, and let us know how it turns out! We love the little Minis


Vmax-boy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MINI Motorer Joined: September/11/11 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 20	Post Options Post Reply Quote Vmax-boy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November/27/15 at 2:17pm
	Thanks! We're keeping our fingers crossed.