Took it to the dealership and was informed that i needed a new transmission, which came as a great. Indicator and warning lamps warning triangle firstaid kit jumpstarting ignition lock starting the engine multifunction steering wheel mfl. How do you remove manual transmission from mini cooper. Lets say you want to order a replacement but terms like remote, rodchange, or potjoints have you a little befuddled about just what the heck to order. Can i take a 2002 mini cooper that has a five speed transmission manual and switch. I have a 2005 r52 wmanual transmission w about 70k miles. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for mini cooper when you shop the largest online selection at. Mini cooper transmission replacement complete manual 5 or 6 speed or automatic including cvt. Genuine mini part excellent condition 118k miles 1year warranty located at salt lake city, utah 84663 estimated 4. The minis manual transmission has two plugs for filling and emptying the transmission oil, located on the side and bottom of the transmission case. I am not sure if i have to explain to you that the mini cooper with the cvt transmission has no transmission control unit, that what many people think is the control unit for the transmission is axially only a translator between engine and transmission the control of the transmission is integrated with the engine control unit ems 2000 and a. Mini cooper manual transmission shift cable bushing repair.
I have a 2002 mini cooper with a damaged cvt trans. Buy a 2005 mini cooper output shaft seal at discount prices. Mini cooper r55, r56, r57 20072011 radiator support service position placement diy repair duration. Service recommend for sealed for life transmissions. Note that the location of the filldrain plugs are different on both the cooper and cooper s see figure 2 and figure 3 if you are simply checking the level of oil in your transmission, start by. The video above shows you how to replace the battery in your 2005 mini cooper. Where is the fuse box located for a mini cooper 2005 power steering if you would like a owners handbook, i would be happy to send you one. Just like most of the pre facelift mini cooper r50s at some point the gearbox starts making noise and eventually it fails. I am attempting to rebuild it as cheaply as possible and ill show how i do it.
Even though the automatic transmission is advertised as sealed for life, our technicians recommend the automatic transmission fluid be replaced every 30,000 miles with only the approved minibmw fluid. Used mini cooper with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Mini cooper r50 2002 gearbox removal time lapse youtube. Manual transmission parts for mini cooper for sale ebay. The left drive axle snapped in the collision and the axle broke a hole into the bellhousing of the transmission. Narrow your results brand all trans 1 grade a 1 tri star 2 autozone rewards. R52 mini cooper s convertible 200508 r53 mini cooper s hatchback 200206. This service is typically done as part of a bigger, more.
Our mini cooper manual transmission kit allows you to quickly and easily repair your shift cables by replacing the bushings. Over the next few weeks, the noise started happening at lower speeds as well, 30mph and up. Manual transmission 53 continuously variable automatic transmission cvt 54 parking lampslow beams 57. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. My 2005 mini cooper, manual transmission, has 82k miles. The worst complaints are transmission failure, power train. While driving my car began to hesitate when going into gear. The rubber centered crank pulley on the mini is prone to failure after many miles. Texaco mini mtf 94, sae 75w80, api gl4 as per label on 25l drum. When you open the hood you cant even see the transmission due to stuff crammed in there. We recommend changing the battery in minis every 4 years. Ive owned the car for just about 3 years and have had an occasional issue with very harsh d. Other issues have included the folding and collapse of driver and front passenger seats in the event of a rearimpact collision and defective locks in the spare wheel compartment.
You do not have to remove the engine and transmission to replace the clutch on this vehicle. If your transmission is in need of repair, dont compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, offbrand replacement parts from the local auto parts chain store. Its really quite easy to tell which generation of gearbox, shift linkage, and axles your mini has. Time lapse mini cooper clutchtransmission removal 2002. The solution is to replace it with an updated design. Replacing clutch and oil change on a noncooper s 2002 mini cooper. R50 mini cooper 200206 r53 mini cooper s 200206 r52 mini cooper convertible 200508 r52 mini cooper s. Mini cooper transmission removal checking the dual mass.
Time lapse clutch mini cooper s 2006 r53 transmission removal. Now remove the clutch slave cylinder from the transmission. Mini does not list any fluids other than the factory fluids, but several manufacturers list their. About a month ago, i noticed a loud sound coming from the engine when at speeds above 60mph. Mini cooper 2005, automatic transmission pinion repair sleeve by national. Mini automatic to manual conversion basic information revised feb 24, 2010 the following is an overview of the steps to convert a mini from an automatic transmission to one with a manual transmissiongearbox.
Trans is same as in ford focus svt differing gear ratios. Im a fan of synthetics, and would like to use them in the trans as well as the motor. It is not a step by step description of all the possible combinations you may run into, but it gives a good overview. Mini 19592000 automatic to manual conversion basic. Time lapse clutch mini cooper s 2006 r53 transmission. Im planning on purchasing a 2005 mini with 67000 miles on it. Mini cooper convertible top repair part 1 how to change manual transmission oil mini cooper r53 r56 f56 how to change the transmission oil. Yes its good to change the manual transmission fluid but its not as critical as an automatic transmission. Mini cooper and mini cooper convertible 106 mini cooper s and mini cooper s convertible 107 washer fluid 108 engine oil 108 coolant 110 brake fluid 111 maintenance and care. The gearbox was changed in 2005specifically because of the transmissionclutch in the earlier modelsfrom midlands to gertragwhich is the same manufacturer of the transmission in the mini s. Complete auto transmissions for mini cooper for sale ebay.
It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information. Mini owners manual automobile mini cooper, mini cooper s. Mini maintenance system 112 obd socket 1 caring for your vehicle 1 vehicle storage 116 owner service procedures replacement procedures. One of the most commonly misdiagnosed automotive faults is apparent manual transmission clutch problems. Removing the mini cooper manual transmission from the engine. Gertrag is very reliable, but as its only in the 2005 and later models, i would steer away from the base mini cooper in any year prior to 2005. Or, click here to view all available manual transmission fluids. There was a giant hole in the transmission near the bolts that hold it in where it was ripped out of the car when it fell out. Transmission failure in 2005 mini cooper repair or. The manual also includes coverage of the cooper s models. Lets very simply describe the three styles of transmissions and axles used in the production of the classic mini. Hi all, any help on this would be greatly appreciated.
When taking my foot off of the gas, the rpms would rev up as the car slowed down. Mini cooper manual transmission fluid application guide click here for our mini cooper automatic transmission fluids application guide use the guide below to determine which manual transmission fluid is appropriate for your mini. Transmission fluid poured out of it when i had it put in. How to change the manual transmission fluid of a 2003 mini cooper duration. Same procedure for any 20022006 cooper s or 20052008 cooper s convertib. Replacing clutch and oil change on a noncooper s 2002 mini cooper justa cooper. Choose top quality brands corteco, genuine, national, original equipment, timken. Mini cooper questions repair will cost more than car is.
A professional can perform this repair in under 15 minutes, average time for a nonprofessional is. Watch us remove and reinstall clutch and transmission in under 6 minutes. More than one vehicle ships with 90 day part replacement warranty. I own 2 auto body shops one in new jersey and the second in georgia. Would you like to sell products for this vehicle on. Mini cooper manual transmission and differential fluid. Mini cooper convertible 106 mini cooper s and mini cooper s convertible 107 washer fluid 108 engine oil 108 coolant 110. The previous owner said she was driving down the road and the transmission fell out. The 2005 mini cooper has 5 problems reported for transmission failure. Took my 2006 mini cooper s convert to the local dealer for a free fall maintenance check up this weekend. The aim throughout this manual has been simplicity, clarity and completeness, with practical explanations, stepbystep procedures and accurate specifications. I have a 2005 mini cooper, with an automatic cvt transmission. How to replace a clutch and flywheel mini cooper s r56.
The rpms go all the way up, but the car will not go. Clutch work on a 05 mini is a little intimidating to the diyer due to. Then my check engine light and ep transmission warning light came on and the car would no longer shift above second gear. Cooper cooper s john cooper works congratulations on your new mini this owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. Although some batteries last much longer, most batteries begin breaking down chemically after four years, so you could experience dimmer headlights and other negative effects before you have a dead battery in your cooper that you need to replace. I have a 2002 mini cooper with a cvt automatic transmission. Then in october 2015, the company issued a recall of the 20022005 mini cooper and mini cooper s models because of issues with powersteering loss.
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