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King_of_England

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Hi,
Sorry I tried to search this but came up short other than I think it is from a MG Metro………………… I have a '72 clubman with a later motor and front end... When I order parts I am confused on what year parts I need.... Like ball joints....etc.... My engine number is 12HC04AA # 100936 ...Can anyone tell me what year car this came out of.....or any info would be appreciated?
Thanks bunches
Gary Maue
 
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Basil doesn't like it when I refer people to other sites but in this case it is justified.

I believe you'll find a FAQ or pinned thread somewhere on MiniMania.com that will explain decoding cars by their VIN numbers. I think that same thread discusses engine numbers.

Unfortunately, if your front brakes/hubs are from a Metro the ball joints will be different and your Clubman VIN won't help you there. I wish I could tell you how to tell the difference between the two ball joints but I have only seen the Mini parts.
 
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Yeah, the 12H had me puzzled, as one of my MG sources doesn't show an HC.
However, another source shows two 12H series in Minis, but it also shows a 12HC as Metro 1300 1275cc, series 12HB, 12HC, 12HD, 12HE,12HF.

Metro front end fit under your Clubman?

Metro 1300's produced 1982 - 1990

Didn't the Metro use Mini powertrain?
 
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Powertrain... yes. Front hubs/brakes, no.

It's pretty common to find Metro engines transplanted into Minis and there was a time when it was very common for people to adapt the Metro front hubs and brakes to the Mini as well. I don't know the specifics, but there are apparently some significant differences that can lead to undesirable geometries when the Metro hubs are used on the Mini. Sorry, I wish I could be of more help.
 
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Yep, I believe the metro front end is what I got... disc brakes and all....
But I'm not sure of the year????
Thanks bunches 4 your time
Gary
 
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Thanks to all....
I have the complete metro set-up with all adjustable rods arms etc etc... I should have known that when the disc rotor was different.. When I bought it had 12" wheels... I switched to 13".... Just had it all aligned.... it drives beautiful...
Going a couple hundred miles over to coco beach for the mini spring thing next week....
 
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Enjoy yourself at Spring Thing. I'm too much of a lightweight to consider driving my Mini that far. Several years ago a friend of mine drove from here to there... but he's the adventurous type! I can't stand the idea of 12+ hours in a car running 4k RPM.
 
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