WANTED: 997 Tappet Covers

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WANTED: 997 Tappet Covers

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Hi all,

Looking for the 997 Cooper tappet/side covers that look as follows:

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Reference image borrowed from forum user Lakeland997 (thank you).

I’m based in Brisbane, Australia, but can post to a U.K. address as my family are still based there and can forward the item on.

Many thanks in advance!

Thomas :)
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Still looking for these… raid your cupboards for me! :lol:
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Is that type used on Morris minor and A35s ?
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I think I may have a spare set. Let me have a look in the next week or so. I’m in the US. Shipping may be cost prohibitive.
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850RS wrote: Fri Nov 29, 2024 7:25 pm I think I may have a spare set. Let me have a look in the next week or so. I’m in the US. Shipping may be cost prohibitive.
Thanks for taking a look for me, it’s much appreciated!
Rubber Sprung wrote: Fri Nov 29, 2024 12:10 pm Is that type used on Morris minor and A35s ?
I don’t believe so, not to my knowledge. There were many variations of this side cover breather for the A-series, but I think this one was unique to the 997cc Cooper.
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Hello Thomas, I have 2 side plates here but I haven't seen the tube for some time.They are yours if you want to pop down to the northern Gold Coast.
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Hi Glen,

Unfortunately I’m without a car at the moment, but thank you for your extremely kind offer!

I have a couple of potential leads I’m awaiting responses from and will absolutely send you a PM if I’ve no luck finding a complete set and you are willing to post to New Farm, 4005?

Many thanks mate, appreciate the support :)
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sugarhiccup wrote: Sun Dec 01, 2024 12:52 am
850RS wrote: Fri Nov 29, 2024 7:25 pm I think I may have a spare set. Let me have a look in the next week or so. I’m in the US. Shipping may be cost prohibitive.
Thanks for taking a look for me, it’s much appreciated!
Unfortunately, it appears I have misplaced the pipe for mine.
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850RS wrote: Sun Dec 01, 2024 10:19 pm
sugarhiccup wrote: Sun Dec 01, 2024 12:52 am
850RS wrote: Fri Nov 29, 2024 7:25 pm I think I may have a spare set. Let me have a look in the next week or so. I’m in the US. Shipping may be cost prohibitive.
Thanks for taking a look for me, it’s much appreciated!
Unfortunately, it appears I have misplaced the pipe for mine.
Hi mate, no trouble, thanks so much for checking your stock. The search continues…! 8-)
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Hello,

I found my spare set and they are the other style for the 997. I believe this style was also used on the 1071. So it must have been changed over later in production for the 997. Sorry I can’t help on this one.
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Ive found a tappet chest cover but can't post a picture due to my computer illiteracy ,contact me bobbennetts@hotmail.com for more details if still looking .
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850RS wrote: Mon Dec 02, 2024 7:37 pm Hello,

I found my spare set and they are the other style for the 997. I believe this style was also used on the 1071. So it must have been changed over later in production for the 997. Sorry I can’t help on this one.
That’s ok! Thanks for your help in searching, it’s much appreciated!
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Rubber Sprung wrote: Tue Dec 03, 2024 3:04 pm Ive found a tappet chest cover but can't post a picture due to my computer illiteracy ,contact me bobbennetts@hotmail.com for more details if still looking .
Hi there, thanks for reaching out. I have sent you an email. Cheers! :)
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