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Mini Mini Workshop Manual (1996-2000)03 · Information
03 · General

Engine

Make
Mini
Model
Mini Workshop Manual
Year
1996–2000
Section
General data › Engine
InformationEngine

ENGINE

Type8 valve OHV
Cylinder arrangement4 in line - transverse
Bore70.61 mm
Stroke81.28 mm3
Capacity1275 cm
Firing order1 - 3 - 4 - 2
RotationClockwise, viewed from front of engine
Compression ratio10.0 : 1

Valve timing

Inlet:

Opens9°BTDC
Closes41°ABDC
Exhaust:
Opens55°BBDC
Closes17°ATDC

Lubrication

System typeWet sump, crankshaft driven eccentric rotor pump
Relief valve opening pressure2.0 bar
Pressure at idle0.5 bar
Oil pressure warning light switch opens0.2 to 0.3 bar
Oil filterFull flow with disposable canister

FUEL SYSTEM

Electronic fuel injection dataSee Engine Tuning Data
Fuel Pump:
  TypeElectric immersible
  Pump maximum pressure at 16V2.7 bar
  Regulated injection pressure range1.0 to 3.0 bar ± 0.2 bar

COOLING SYSTEM

Pressure cap opens0.5 bar
Thermostat starts to open88°C ± 2°
Thermostat fully open100°C ± 2°
Cooling fan operation:
  On105°C
  Off98°C

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