Target Audience:
Technicians, Mini owners, enthusiasts seeking quality service and DIY repair knowledge.
Value Proposition:
Provides dealer-level service information, enabling cost savings and professional quality repairs.
Accuracy Assurance:
Endeavors to ensure accuracy, aiming to provide the most reliable information.
Goal:
Help owners get the best value from their Mini Mark II.
Vehicle Coverage:
Mini Mark II (1967, 1968, 1969, 1970)
Estimated Page Count:
Not specified, typically 300-500 pages for comprehensive workshop manuals of this era.
Type:
Workshop Service Repair Manual
Engine:
Complete repair and overhaul, including disassembly and reassembly, tuning.
Fuel System:
Detailed instructions for repair and maintenance.
Ignition System:
Comprehensive coverage for repair and maintenance.
Lubrication System:
Procedures for maintenance and repair.
Exhaust System:
Repair and overhaul procedures.
Electrical System:
In-depth coverage including wiring diagrams, troubleshooting, and component repair.
Body:
Repair and maintenance instructions for body panels and associated components.
Transmission:
Complete disassembly and reassembly, repair, and overhaul procedures.
Maintenance:
Routine servicing and preventative maintenance procedures.
Tune Ups:
Detailed instructions for engine tuning and optimization.
Removal Installation:
Step-by-step guides for component removal and installation.
Assembly Disassembly:
Comprehensive instructions for breaking down and reassembling various vehicle components.
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic procedures for identifying and resolving common and complex issues.
Depth:
Assumes general automotive knowledge, covers special aspects of the product, suitable for professional technicians and advanced DIYers. Includes procedures for proprietary components.
Engine Type:
Inline-4 Cylinder, Overhead Valve (OHV)
Displacement Cc:
998 cc (for most standard models), 1275 cc (Cooper and some variants)
Bore X Stroke Mm:
998cc: 64.59 mm x 76.2 mm; 1275cc: 70.61 mm x 81.28 mm
Compression Ratio:
Typically 8.3:1 to 9.1:1 depending on model and tuning.
Horsepower Bhp:
998cc: approx. 38-45 bhp; 1275cc: approx. 55-65 bhp (Cooper variants significantly higher).
Torque Lb-Ft:
998cc: approx. 50-55 lb-ft; 1275cc: approx. 65-75 lb-ft (Cooper variants higher).
Carburetor:
Single SU (e.g., HS2) or Stromberg CD150 carburetor typically used. Cooper models may have twin SU carburetors.
Fuel Type:
Unleaded gasoline (historically leaded gasoline, modern use may require additives or hardened valve seats).
Length Mm:
Approx. 3054 mm (120.2 inches)
Width Mm:
Approx. 1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Height Mm:
Approx. 1300 mm (51.2 inches)
Wheelbase Mm:
Approx. 2032 mm (80 inches)
Curb Weight Kg:
Approx. 600-650 kg (1320-1430 lbs), depending on model and equipment.
Crash Test Ratings:
Not subjected to modern crash testing standards. Known for basic safety structure of its era.
Brakes:
Front disc brakes, rear drum brakes. Hydralic operation.
Seatbelts:
Optional or basic lap belts typically fitted, depending on regulations and country of sale.
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 3,000 miles (4,800 km) or 6 months, whichever comes first. Manual will provide precise recommendations.
Tune Up Interval:
Recommended every 6,000-12,000 miles (9,600-19,200 km) or annually, depending on usage and components.
Engine Oil Type:
API SE/SF or equivalent, SAE 20W-50 or 10W-40 (recommendations vary with climate, manual will specify).
Coolant:
Water/antifreeze mixture (e.g., 50/50 ethylene glycol based).
Transmission Gearbox Oil:
Gear oil (e.g., SAE 90 EP), or Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) for automatic models. Specifications are critical and found in the manual.
Brake Fluid:
DOT 3 or DOT 4 hydraulic brake fluid.
Rust Susceptibility:
Highly susceptible to rust, particularly in sills, wheel arches, and floor pans. Requires diligent inspection and repair.
Hydrolastic Suspension:
If equipped with Hydrolastic suspension, requires periodic fluid checks and pressurization. Seal degradation is common.
Gearbox Synchromesh:
Synchromesh on early gearboxes can be weak, especially in lower gears. Manual provides repair procedures.
Engine Oil Leaks:
Common due to aging seals and gaskets. Crankshaft seals, rocker cover, and gearbox seals are frequent culprits.
Manufacturer:
British Motor Corporation (BMC), later part of British Leyland.
Mark Ii Introduction:
Introduced in October 1967 as an update to the original Mini. Key improvements included a revised grille, dashboard, and larger rear window.
Mark Ii Distinctions:
Revised dashboard with a full-width dashboard (often with a crash pad), larger instrument binnacle, and revised seating for improved comfort.
Production Sites:
Primarily Longbridge, UK. Also produced under license in other countries (e.g., Australia, Italy).
