When taking my foot off of the gas, the rpms would rev up as the car slowed down. Choose top quality brands corteco, genuine, national, original equipment, timken. Mini 19592000 automatic to manual conversion basic. These are to prevent the system from putting excess pressure on the crankshaft thrust bearing by throwing the clutch farther than needed. Toyota jws 3309type tiv, vag g055025a2, ford wssm2c924a semisynthetic for automatic transmissions. Designed to restore your vehicle s transmission genuine oe replacement parts from the oe manufacturer. Convenient transmission rebuild kit for the midlands 5speed manual transmission gs565bh. Buy a 2005 mini cooper clutch kit at discount prices.
About a month ago, i noticed a loud sound coming from the engine when at speeds above 60mph. 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. You literally have to dismantle everything to get to it. Genuine mini part excellent condition 118k miles 1year warranty located at salt lake city, utah 84663 estimated 4day delivery.
Stock problemsissues manual transmission problem okay i have been searching and. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Mini cooper standard transmission 2005, flywheel by genuine. Fuel injector seals, oem replacement, passenger car, pickup, suv, van, set of 8. This video shows you how to replace the passenger side cv axle on a 1st gen mini cooper with a manual transmission. A mini coopers clutch cost will vary widely, depending on. Download and view your free pdf file of the 2005 mini cooper owner manual on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals.
Walk round a 2003 mini cooper gearbox whats inside. 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. Lower the center bearing so that the drive shaft forms a v. With the transmission secured, i went about gathering the rest of the parts required for the swap a cooper s flywheel, pressure plate and clutch, release bearing, starter, output shafts, slave cylinder, clutch line, transmission mount, shift cable tower and. Fs 2005 mini cooper s hyper blue 6 speed low miles. I have a mini cooper s w 6 speed manual transmission. Fits the following mini cooper nons models with the midlands 5speed manual transmission. 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. Some of these cars use a special flywheel that requires replacement, so that adds considerable cost to the repair.
Mini cooper standard transmission with 6speed getrag 285 transmission 2005, manual transmission input shaft repair sleeve by national. Took it to the dealership and was informed that i needed a new transmission, which came as a great shock. Many mini cooper drivers have complained of these issues with the transmission. Bmw issued a recall of 20052006 models of its mini cooper and cooper s and its 20052007 mini cooper convertible and cooper s convertibles because passengerside airbags failed to deploy in a crash. Mini maintenance system 112 obd socket 1 caring for your vehicle 1 vehicle storage 116 owner service procedures replacement procedures. Safeguard your vehicles steering system by making sure your cv axle and joints are in the best possible condition and replace your drive shaft for mini cooper with autozone today. Reinstall the top filler plug into the transmission and torque it to 2030nm 1522 ftlbs. The minis manual transmission has two plugs for filling and emptying the transmission oil, located on the side and bottom of the transmission case. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for mini cooper. So far i have put a new thrust bearing also replace the clutch just because i had it. Over the next few weeks, the noise started happening at lower speeds as well, 30mph and up. Mini cooper manual transmission overhaul bearing rebuild kit 2002 2006 1.
Estimated cost to replace a wheel bearing on a mini cooper. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the. You cant get at the transmission and clutch bell housing because its. Jun 07, 2011 time lapse mini cooper clutch transmission removal 20022006 nons dropcam duration. It is not a step by step description of all the possible combinations you may run into, but it gives a good overview. Note the location of the part number sticker for reference. In some cases, it can be comparatively subtle, perhaps as a slightly rough shift up or down, but in others they may experience loud bumping and rattling that makes them feel as if their car is about to come apart. The worst complaints are transmission failure, power train.
Youve got to remove the subframe because theres simply no room to operate in there. Bmw and mini how to diagnose clutch problems, worn out disc. Note this part fits 20022006 mini cooper s and 20042008 mini cooper s convertible. Mini cooper 2005 owners manual pdf online download. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for mini cooper when you shop the largest online selection at. Mini cooper gearbox suspention manual transmission bearing. Our car was too old to benefit from the action, so we have our transmission. Transmission failure in 2005 mini cooper repair or.
I own 2 auto body shops one in new jersey and the second in georgia. 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. If your mini cooper is experiencing abnormal tire wear, grinding or roaring noise from the tire area, vibration in the steering wheel and or play in the wheel then it may be time to change out the wheel bearings. Drivetrain automatic transmission axles clutch differential driveshafts manual transmission mounts shifter tools wheel bearings. Mini cooper wheel bearings replacement driver side front portland, oregon although there was a slight delay, it was due to his providing good service to another customer. Aftermarket value priced bearing rebuild kit for the getrag 5speed manual transmission gs552bg. They have this part labeled for automaticsports automatic as well as manual. Safeguard your vehicles steering system by making sure your cv axle and joints are in the best possible condition and replace your. Follow this guide to perform the repair on your vehicle.
These are all factory replacement parts and includes the most frequently replaced items. Fits the 1st generation mini cooper nons models including 20052006 r50. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of mini cooper based on all problems reported for the cooper. Manual transmission parts for mini cooper for sale ebay. Choose top quality brands exedy, luk, rhino pac, sachs, valeo. Buy a 2005 mini cooper output shaft seal at discount prices. Bearing rebuild kit for the getrag 5speed manual transmission gs552bg. Mini cooper manual transmission and differential fluid. More info cooper hatchback 200203 manual transmission cooper hatchback 200405 through 604 manual transmission. Transmission not go into gear problem of the 2005 mini cooper s 4 failure date. Also many thanks to ottos mini near phila, pa they helped me find the couple hard to find backordered parts in other dealerships inventories, namely orlando mini and the bmw store in cincinnati, oh. 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.
Manual transaxle for 2005 mini cooper mini parts direct. 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. Bmw driveshaft removal, replacement diy, most models. This service is typically done as part of a bigger, more expensive repair, so the estimate you see above. Some vehicles come with several transmission choices and could be very confusing. Bmw and mini how to diagnose clutch problems, worn out. Narrow your results brand all trans 1 grade a 1 tri star 2 autozone rewards. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Mar 09, 2014 this video 1 of 2 shows the opening up of a 2005 r50 mini getrag 5speed manual gearbox which suffered some damage to the crown wheel. Manual transmission problem north american motoring. If this is a hydraulic clutch, either the clutch master cylinder or the slave cylinder at the throwout is failing more probably the master cylinder. The 2005 mini cooper has 5 problems reported for transmission failure.
Dec 23, 2014 click here for info on manual transmission fluid mix to help prevent gear bearing rattle. Mini cooper owners have reported 10 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. 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. Replace the filler plug and clean up the few drips that might have run out of the hole. The owners manual and the drivers guide should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. I have a 2005 mini cooper, with an automatic cvt transmission. Mini cooper midland gearbox 5speed rebuild kit oem.
The gearbox was recently replaced due to noises and odd. The left drive axle snapped in the collision and the axle broke a hole into the bellhousing of the transmission. Must also replace clutch release bearing guide 23 11 7 551 719. Transmission failure in 2005 mini cooper repair or replace. The transmission bearing set is one of the many mini cooper parts and accessories that we carry and will fit the following. It doesnt fit the base noncooper s they have totally different flywheels, throwout bearings and input shafts. Labor adds significantly to the clutch replacement cost when you entrust it to professionals. Motor era has the best selection of service repair manuals for your 2005 mini cooper download your manual now. Genuine mini part excellent condition 118k miles 1year warranty located at salt lake city, utah 84663 estimated 4. It sounds to me as if your throwout bearing isnt disengaging the clutch enough. Mini cooper s bmw manual transmission 2005 2008 fits. Please make sure to read the transmission description below and in particular match the engine size, fitting notes and number of speed when applicable with your vehicles specifications. Clutch release bearing fork lever genuine for mini 23117509744. Fits your gen1 mini cooper nons models including 2005 2006 r50 hardtop and 2005 2008 r52 convertible 5 speed transmission bearing kit value priced mini cooper nons r50r52 gen 1.
Mechanics eye view as i remove the transmission, replace clutch and rear main seal. I made a video on how to install a clutchflywheel in a first generation mini cooper s. Pull the shaft to the rear and pull the nose of the shaft out of the front flexdisc and over the output shaft alignment finger. Would you like to sell products for this vehicle on. Consult your workshop manual and adjust the throw out stop as described therein after optimising your pushrod and. Mini cooper s transmission not go into gear problems. Then my check engine light and ep transmission warning light came on and the car would no longer shift above second gear, making the car practically undrivable. Same procedure for any 20022006 cooper s or 20052008 cooper s.