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Transmission swap, need advice

December 15, 2014, 8:33 am
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I recently purchased a non-driving 2002 Cooper, which turned out to have a stuck transmission. It was a Midlands 5 speed, and when I removed the transmission from the car it only had about a cup of transmission oil inside--hence the seize-up.

Using the Texas Speedwerks .pdf "fixing the weak link," I have already bolted in a junkyard Getrag 6-speed, which was originally residing in a 2003 Cooper S. From the same donor I also got a starter, flywheel, and left side cv halfshaft. I'm just having a couple of issues I need some advice about.

So issue #1: My local auto parts store is having trouble finding the correct right side cv halfshaft. The stock halfshaft has what I guess I'd call a carrier bearing in a 3-bolt bracket that bolts to the engine block. The Cooper S halfshaft, at least the one from O'Rielly Auto Parts, has no bracket. Do I need to remove my Cooper carrier bearing bracket to re-use on the Cooper S halfshaft, and will it fit? Or is there a Cooper S right side halfshaft that actually comes with the bracket?

Issue #2: There seems not to be enough play in one of the shifter cables, the one that operates left-right on the shift lever. The cable will select the gears in the middle position (3 & 4) and will pull, but will not push the selector shaft (If I'm remembering which way's which, it can't select 5 & 6) . It seems to me as though the cable ought to be adjustable; just behind the aluminum piece that clips into the transmission bracket there is a hex-shaped metal bit that fits a 12mm wrench. Is this an adjustment point, and if so how does it work? Is it just a simple matter of loosening a nut so that I can push the aluminum clip back up onto the cable, & then re-tighten? It does not turn easily and I'd hate to break something here.
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Hello from Dutton, Ontario

December 15, 2014, 9:54 am
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We have just got back in the Mini saddle again after (a lot) of years without one. We both have had our fair share of Mini 850's, 1000's and S's. Rae in her native New Zealand and me (Roger) in the UK.

We just purchased a 2010 JCW bin, in grey and white.

Looking forward to socializing with other Mini owners here and on the road.

Merry Christmas everyone

Rae and Roger
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Hello from Eastbourne, UK

December 15, 2014, 10:15 am
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Hi all,

Here she is:

*will add picture shortly*

I bought my Mini Cooper around 2 months ago and I love it. It's a '54' plate and done 80,000 miles.

However, a month after buying it I got a puncture in the left rear tire and got the tire replaced. Shortly after the tire was replaced I could hear a 'clicking' noise, which sounds like a stone was stuck in the tire. I quickly noticed the noise was only there when the speed was above 30ish MPH, in all gears and throughout the rev range.

So when I got home I checked all four tires for punctures/stones and nothing! So I quickly took the car back to the garage who changed the tire and asked them to check the balancing weights weren't hitting anything, to check all the wheel bearings and to see if they could see anything, and again nothing!

I've had a little trawl through the forums but there's isn't much I've seen with a problem like what I've got, other than changing the rear anti-roll bushings - but I cannot locate where the noise is coming from, but the garage seem to think the front!

I'm probably worrying about something that isn't that major, but in previous experiences noises like this have been costly!

Any help you can provide will be much appreciated :) ,

Arron

Edit: I forgot to add that the noise happens whether the car is in gear or not, i.e. will be driving at 30 and not in gear and the noise is still there. Also, the noise doesn't get better/worse when I steer.
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Engine Oil consumption boy is the Cooper that thirsty?

December 15, 2014, 10:23 am
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Any thoughts on the following? Mini service are telling me a cooper will drink a litre an oil for every 750 miles and that a 3 litre add to a high mileage engine is normal.

For high mileage read a 2009 car with 35,000 miles on the clock which I'd argue is low mileage - I can't see why any modern engine would drink that much in 3 months am I being too sceptical or are they trying to sell me a pup ? Trying to decide how hard to complain thanks for your experiences
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Mini One R56 2007 idling problem when engine is warm

December 16, 2014, 4:10 am
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Hello,

I bought a Mini One R56 2007 a few weeks ago and after a couple of days the engine light came on (this was the day after filling up with Tesco unleaded 95) - I noticed the idling was a bit erratic at first, then it started to cut out when arriving at a stop, which was a bit hairy at times, especially at roundabouts.

From cold the idle is solid at around 800rpm, but once the engine gets to a certain temperature, after driving for about 10 minutes, it starts to hesitate and usually cuts out when stopping.

I took it to the mechanic who checked the codes and decided to change the spark plugs, coils, oil, oil filter and the air filter for good measure.

Then on my way home, after about 10-15 minutes driving, the same problem occurred and the engine light was soon back on, so I took it back the next day.

The mechanic checked again and this time said the front lambda sensor was the problem. So I got it replaced, but once again, on my way home after 10-15 minutes the same problem and the light back on.

The mechanic now seems to be running out of ideas, he thinks it might be something to do with the VANOS but he is not sure.

Anyone had a similar experience or could suggest a fix? :confused:


Thanks
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Does Increasing Horse Power On A Diesel 2.0 146Hp Dicrease Consumption?

December 16, 2014, 4:30 am
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hello! i have a mini paceman 1300 kg with a 2.0 diesel 146horse power. in the city i get a consumption of about 10L/100km.
if i add say another 40hp is there a chance my consumption will decrease?
i m asking because i feel that the engine strugles with the weight of the car. is it too small for such a car?
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New Blog JCWADVENTURES.COM - F56 COOPER S JCW USA & UK Review

December 16, 2014, 11:34 am
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Xenon lights problem

December 16, 2014, 11:49 am
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Hi,

My Xenon lighs have become quite fuzzy and dark. The High beam is as "light" as the Low beam on my other car.

The Mini is 5 years old - a new original pair seems to cost over 1,000 euroes. I changed the Xenon bulbs a month ago (aftermarket but same Watt with original). I also cleaned the headlights from outside with a special kit, but they still look fuzzy.

Any ideas of how to fix them? :(
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New Blog JCWADVENTURES.COM - F56 COOPER S JCW USA & UK Review

December 16, 2014, 12:00 pm
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Drivers windows help

December 16, 2014, 1:08 pm
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Hello first post.

I'm looking for some help. I've just bought a 55 plat R50 Cooper.

There is an issue with the drivers window.

The window itself is very loose creating wind noise and there is a rattle coming from the rear of the door. Additionally the window isn't dropping when you open the door.

I've tried the hold the button for 5 seconds reset and this hasn't fixed the dropping issue. I have noticed something very strange however. The drivers window switch seems to be reversed. Push it down for the window to go up and up to go down. Additionally if the window is fully open it goes through the window dropping motion in reverse when you open the door.

Meaning window fully down - open door - window moves up a few millimetres. Close door and it drops a few millimetres.

I have seen a video on YouTube of someone loosening and turning the window motor housing to reverse the polarity. Is this what I need to do? Or is there another solution?

The loose window - is there anything I can do with the regulator to tighten this up or is it a regulator replacement job? If so where is the best place to source one?

Hopefully you guys can point me in the right direction with this.

Cheers

Scott
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$90 @ Streets of Willow - December 27-28, 2014

December 17, 2014, 12:16 am
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$90 @ Streets of Willow - December 27-28, 2014

Extremespeedtrackevents will be at Willow Springs
in SoCal-
December 27-28th for a track day, Special track day price of only $90 for the whole day on track .
DISCOUNT CODE IS ( Sow45)
Any Questions email sung@extremespeedtrackevents.com
Register here- Home - Extreme Speed Track Events
Must register before December 25 for the discount
Free Basic on track instruction for beginners, All driver levels welcome.Beginners are welcome.
Extremespeed will be running special private run groups for beginners who want to get familiar with on track essentials and car control at highway speeds.
Free timing for all drivers
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Rubbing/grinding noise from front wheel

December 17, 2014, 7:52 am
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Hi all, hopefully I can get some advice on this issue!
I have a 54 plate facelift Cooper R50, 111,000 miles.

Just over a week ago I noticed a rubbing/grinding noise when I was pulling away, seemed to just suddenly appear as have not noticed it before. The sound continues as long as the wheels are turning, most noticeably at around 30mph.

I took both front wheels off to check for anything obviously rubbing, and spinning the offside wheel did indicate some rubbing (near side a little rubbing but not much), the discs and pads are about 4 months old, and the gap seems very little between them, but i do know the pads stay very close to the discs.

After putting the wheels back on and taking it for a drive, I noticed when turning right at around 25 - 30 mph the noise got much louder, which didn't happen prior to taking the wheels off, which seems strange to me. I say 25 - 30 as that is when it is most noticeable due to lack of road noise, but the noise persists at any speed.

So at first I thought maybe a sticky brake caliper, but now im wondering if its either a cv joint or wheel bearing.

I have no experience with this issue so any information or advice would be great.

To summerise the noise only happens when the wheels are spinning and becomes louder when turning to the right.
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Buzz/scrape (not abs) at end of braking on L front wheel

December 17, 2014, 8:47 am
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Mechanic not helpful, but he names it a buzzing; I name it scraping sound. I want to make sure I'm safe driving? Audible in left front inside wheel well but even mechanic agrees it is not the abs system.
Intermittent sound at end of braking, requires driving warmup but then sounds at end of slow or aggressive braking. Consistent after highway driving.
I would welcome any differentials, and suggestion for different mechanic?
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Hello from NY

December 17, 2014, 9:20 am
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New to the platform (R56 COOPER S) and so far loving it. Looking forward to face lifting and upgrading its performance!! :D:D:D:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:
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Help needed

December 17, 2014, 9:24 am
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My wife has a 06 plate Cooper convertible and unknown to me had a nagging interest in sailing! needless to say she thought she'd try out the underwater capabilities of the first generation Mini and hydrolocked her engine and blew a hole in the block!!!
Now I am looking for a good second hand 1.6 cooper Engine, preferably a low mileage one. Can any one recommend someone within the Mini specialists who I can buy a good reliable engine from, and one that preferably comes with a guarantee!
I live in Glasgow but would travel. I know there are breakers yards out there who make all sorts of claims on their engines, but I feel a specialist should be that more trust worthy. Any help would be greatly appreciated, before I send the wife back to live with her mother!!
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Is my car tuned? Anyone's car?

December 17, 2014, 9:42 am
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Hey guys, Just purchased this blue 07 cooper S, with slight mods, like 17" wheels, CAI, and carbo fiber hood scoop..loving the car so far specially when commuting and i see the MPG involved versus the BLOWN V8 :)

Was it anyone's here? is a Maryland car with 50k.
Like any NOOB i have some questions but will limit myself to only a couple since i do use the search button a lot. Learning the car on my own

I suspect the car has a tune but i am definitely clueless..i say that because of the little upgrades. So........ Where should i start? Do i just buy a tune???? :biggrin:

Also what are my tuning options? who to go with? Im looking for a little more torque/power all across.

Thanks in advance
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Mini Paceman 2014 + radio boost cd not showing/playing certain mp3 files...

December 17, 2014, 10:22 am
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Hello m8s,
I have a little issue with mp3 playing on my radio boost cd. (Paceman D, 2014).
Certain files are not shown on the screen, and of course not played.
I've tried to rename files to avoid special characters, 've deleted all fields on the mp3 label except title... it happens with CBR files not ripped by me (did not try VBR), with different bitrate, freq, mode, same label type... etc. Can't guess what is the reason of this "ignoring" files. I attach screenshot of Mp3Tag app that shows the different possibilities tried. Selected files are the ones that are played, not-selected files are ignored by radio boost cd and of course, played normally with other mp3 players...
Any clue?

Thanks in advance.

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Automatic stop start issues!

December 17, 2014, 10:57 am
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How do,
I've got an on going issue with my 2008 mini cooper. i recently been having a few issues with my automatic stop/start feature. Once i have stopped and the stop/start feature has kicked in, it was taking my cars stop/start about 4 seconds to turn back on (compared to the usual instant start up). Then usually the next day my check engine light come on in amber.
Now i have been to my mechanic and he has changed the timing change and cam allighment (the fault that came over form the diagnostic machine from the check engine light) but the problem still persisted, i then changed the inlet cam shaft sensor thinking its that, but still having the issues of a slow starting stop/start feature follow but the check engine light any help please.

also FYI been driving at winter with lights and heating on has its dark in mornings and night, and temperature has not been an issue with my stop/start
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New Owner with a Question.

December 17, 2014, 5:44 pm
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Hi,
I just gave in to my two thirds-life crisis and bought a 2011 MCS Cabrio, manual with full leather and heated seats. (I bought an MR2 for my mid-life crisis.)

I'm working my way though the owner's manual and I read that, by entering the SET/INFO menu, I can do things like adjust the indicator flick from 1 to 3 flashes, reset the TPMS, and set a variety of functions that are stored for each key. My car has none of this. In the SET/INFO manual I can adjust the auto wipers sensitivity, check for any messages and return HOME (exit the edit menu). That's all.

If these are extras not fitted to my car, then so be it, but the manual doesn't make that clear. Am I missing something?

Thanks in advance,
Steve = : ^ )
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Reassemble glove box lock

December 18, 2014, 2:02 am
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Hi
my wife has a mini cooper S cabrio.
in a fit of DIY I have just finished replacing the resistor for the two stage fan system. whilst doing so i foolishly thought i'd fix the glovebox latch too (the lock just fell out of the assembly.
I removed the glovebox and split the casing open to reveal the latch system. It's in bits (which I guess is why it fell out ...). But it does not seem broken.
the bits I have are

1. the metal casing
2. the cylinder
3. the plastic cylinder cap
4. a wee rectangular dongle with a knob that appears as though it might fit into the slidey notch in item 3.
5. the grab catch (which appears to be very badly designed). i'd guess it hooks facing up and onto the bar at the top of item 1.
6. a metal arched thingummy that might be a sprung clip.

I'm not an engineer but still spend time designing complex micro-circuitry for control systems. I really ought to be able to work out how these items go back together, but for the life of me I can't.

help?

thanks
Justin
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