Positioning:
A professional-grade technical manual designed for DIY enthusiasts and professional mechanics alike, offering comprehensive coverage for a specific, iconic model. It aims to provide cost savings and empower owners with repair knowledge.
Comparison:
This manual represents the factory-equivalent information used by local service/repair shops, differentiating it from less comprehensive or generic guides. Its digital format offers advantages in accessibility and usability over traditional paper manuals.
Features:
Complete and intact, hundreds of pages of diagrams and detailed information, professional technician level of detail, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting and electrical diagnostics integrated with wiring diagrams.
Engine:
Engine Service/Repair, Engine Control System
Transmission:
Transmission Service/Repair, Differential/Drive, Axle
Electrical:
Electrical System, Wiring Diagram, Engine Control System
Suspension Steering:
Suspension, Steering
Fuel:
Fuel Injection/Fuel System
Emissions:
Emission System
Comfort:
Heater/Air Conditioner
Body Interior:
Chassis/Body, Restraint System, Interior
Maintenance:
General Maintenance, Periodic Lubrication
Troubleshooting:
Troubleshooting
Repair:
Detailed substeps, numbered instructions, disassembly, assembly, cleaning, reinstalling procedures.
Diagnostics:
Diagnostic information, electrical service procedures.
Electrical Diagnostics:
Troubleshooting and electrical service procedures are combined with detailed wiring diagrams for ease of use.
Depth:
Comprehensive diagnostic, repair, and maintenance information as used by professional technicians. Covers detailed substeps, notes, cautions, and warnings.
Illustrations:
Detailed illustrations, drawings, and photos guide through procedures. Enlarged insets for detailed part examination.
Engine Type:
Inline 4-cylinder, OHV (Overhead Valve)
Engine Displacement:
1275 cc (1.3 Liters)
Engine Code Example:
1275 GT specific codes would be detailed in the manual.
Estimated Horsepower:
Approximately 60-70 hp (varies slightly by year and tuning)
Estimated Torque:
Approximately 70-75 lb-ft (varies slightly by year and tuning)
Fuel Delivery:
Typically a single SU or Weber carburetor (details within manual).
Fuel Type:
Unleaded gasoline (post-1970s regulations), originally leaded. Manual will specify appropriate grades.
Length:
Approx. 3,054 mm (120.2 in)
Width:
Approx. 1,410 mm (55.5 in)
Height:
Approx. 1,220 mm (48.0 in)
Wheelbase:
Approx. 2,032 mm (80.0 in)
Curb Weight:
Approx. 650-700 kg (1,433-1,543 lbs), varies by specification.
Crash Test Information:
N/A (Modern crash test standards were not in place for this era of vehicle).
Braking System:
Front disc brakes, rear drum brakes. Manual details service and troubleshooting for both.
Steering System:
Rack and pinion steering, manual operation. Steering system service is covered.
Seatbelts:
Lap belts standard, three-point belts may have been an option or later addition. Manual covers restraint system service.
Features:
Basic analogue instrumentation, typically a speedometer, fuel gauge, and temperature gauge. Radio may have been an option. No advanced infotainment features.
Features:
No electronic driver assistance systems common in modern vehicles.
Features:
No connectivity features.
Oil Change:
Typically every 3,000-5,000 miles or 6 months, specific interval detailed in manual.
Tune Up:
Recommended annually or every 12,000 miles, covering ignition timing, spark plugs, carburetor adjustment, etc.
Lubrication:
Periodic lubrication points as outlined in the manual, including suspension and steering components.
Engine Oil:
Viscosity typically 20W-50 or 20W-40 depending on climate. Manual will specify.
Coolant:
Ethylene glycol-based antifreeze/coolant mixture. Specific ratio and type detailed in manual.
Brake Fluid:
DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid. Manual will specify exact type and replacement interval.
Common Problems:
Rust in bodywork (wheel arches, sills, floor pans), gearbox synchromesh wear, oil leaks (particularly from the gearbox/engine interface), potential for thermostat issues, carburetor tuning.
Heritage:
Mini is an iconic British automotive brand, renowned for its space-saving transverse engine layout and go-kart handling, pioneered by Sir Alec Issigonis.
1275 Gt Development:
The 1275 GT was introduced as a sportier variant of the Mini, utilizing the larger 1275cc engine from the Cooper models and featuring a distinctive front end with a grille and wider wheel arches, distinguishing it from the standard Mini.
Production Period:
1969-1980
Manufacturing Location:
Primarily Longbridge, Birmingham, UK.
