Buyers guide for the 20022006 r50 generation mini cooper. Mini cooper transmission swap from auto to manualhow hard. The front mounted transverse configuration was a major design challenge when it came to the length of the enginegearbox unit. Upgrading the r56 aisin automatic gearbox or manual. This is a complete used oem manual transmission thats guaranteed to fit the 2004 mini cooper manufacturers specifications. I get asked quite a bit about automatic to manual transmission swaps.
This transmission unit includes a transmission case, valve body, tail shaft and housing, torque converter automatic only, and all internal lubricated parts. Also i agree 100% the new engine is much more refined than the old one in the base car i mean. Mini cooper cvt transmission adaptation how to perform. Complete manual transmissions for mini cooper for sale ebay. 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. Mini cooper manual transmission and differential fluid. All bmw 19962002 z3 20032008 z4 20092016 z4 2001 2006 e46. The engine blocks of an automatic mini and a manual gearbox mini are not interchangeable. The mini 6 spd manual gertag transmission is great, and long lasting, spend the money on teaching the woman to drive a manual properly. D mini r50 cooper auto to manual swap kit 5 speed gearbox.
Mini cooper owners have reported 48 problems related to automatic transmission under the power train category. Here we go through the steps to convert a mki mini van from an automatic gearbox to a manual gearbox. A manual conversion would be the ideal answer but after looking into this, it seems like it would be a huge project as even after the mechanical swap, a lot of the electronics would need to be recoded and cruise control amongst other nicetohaves may no longer work. Used mini cooper with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Classic mini automatic to manual gearbox swap youtube. This article applies to the 1st gen mini cooper 2001 2006. Purchase from us and get an industry leading warranty on used engines and transmissions.
I found a 2002 mini cooper for sale with a broken transmissionproblem is its an autoim a sporty girl and i love my manual carsso i was wondering just how. Mini cooper transmission relearn procedure if the gear selection display on your mini cooper has an x before the gear selected, like xp or xd or xr, then you need to run this procedure. Mini cooper transmission replacement bmwmini cooper parts. I had a guy known around this forum named levan remote code my dme and such for the swap. Cvt to 6speed manual getrag gearbox swap mini cooper forum. Like many modern automatic transmissions, mini has stated the fluid in the 6speed automatic transmission is good for the life of the vehicle. I found a 2002 mini cooper for sale with a broken transmission problem is its an auto im a sporty girl and i love my manual cars so i was wondering just how. Assume the power units being swapped are both of the same capacity. Mar 16, 2021 on cars with a manual transmission, you can simply put the car in gear and have a helper press on the brakes to prevent the engine from turning see figure 2 and figure 3. Our network of salvage yards offers high quality mini cooper auto or truck transmissions with low mileage, great warranty and best customer service. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of mini cooper based on all problems reported for the cooper. Visit us today, and order the dynamic 240sx clutch line from isr. Automatic to manual transmission swap cj pony parts. Assume the entire power unit from a manual gearbox car is to be swapped into the engine compartment of a mini originally equipped with an automatic transmission.
With a manual transmission, the most common red flag is grinding when you shift. 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. Classic mini 19592000 automatic to manual conversion. Need a manual clutch conversion kit to transition your 240sx away from automatic. That, the automaker says, is because its been fettled especially. Hi, im in the uk, i have a 2001 r50 mini cooper with a transmission issue. Mini cooper transmission problems the mini 5speed gearbox gs565bh found in the cooper models nons built between 2001 and july 2004 is commonly referred to as the r65 or midlands 5speed gearbox. Used mini cooper transmission automatic transmissions. As far as the clutch switch is concerned, i used my auto trans. All bmw 1996 2002 z3 20032008 z4 20092016 z4 20012006 e46. Cvt to 6spd manual transmission conversion kit for r50 and r52 mini cooper non s with automatic trans. 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. If youre a manual fan, time to put your mini where your.
Your individual vehicle the manufacturer of your mini is the bayerische motoren werke aktiengesellschaft, bmw ag. Reseting auto gear box transmission on 2006 mini cooper fixya. Includes shifter assembly, axles, starter, clutch line, slave cylinder, manual transmission mount, and other various hardware as fits. An automatic block can be modified to fit a manual gearbox, but it is skilled work and beyond the scope of this write up. Automatic to manual transmission swaps, is it worth it. Drivetrain r53 mini cooper s automatic to manual conversion. Mini cooper automatic transmission problems part 1. The classic mini coopers with automatic transmissions h. Apr 02, 2017 mini cooper automatic transmission issue. Includes shifter assembly, axles, starter, clutch line, slave cylinder, manual transmission mount, and other various hardware as. New valeo clutch, flywheel,throwout bearing kit new 6spd trans cv axles used manual clutchbrake pedal. You would need a whole new automatic gearbox, linkages, wiring, new interior shifter, gearbox control unit, probably a. For years, we have seen many mini coopers in the r53 r52 line, and some models of the r56 line up to 2011, with the aisin automatic transmission not the cvt transmission those are still without a great solution, have all sorts of issues, usually starting at about 7080k miles. If your mini cooper has been out of commission for a while now due to a transmission issue, then buying a mini cooper transmission from ebay is just what you need to get up and going again.
The usual cause of this is a dead or disconnected battery for a long period of time. Apr 09, 2020 the 2021 mini john cooper works gp, for example, will only be available with an 8speed steptronic sport automatic transmission. The mini s manual transmission has two plugs for filling and emptying the transmission oil, located on the side and bottom of the transmission case. Mini automatic t o 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 transmission gearbox.
Our used engines, transmissions, rear axle, transfer case assembly, and suspension cross member k frame are covered under a 1year warranty from the date of purchase, included for free. How to change 6 speed automatic transmission fluid. Note the location of the part number sticker for reference. This product is made of highquality materials to serve you for years to come. The classic mini coopers with automatic transmissions have unique engine blocks you cant just swap out the blocks from one to the other the whole power unit must go and be replaced with a manual block and transmission. Automatic or manual opinions please mini cooper forum. It is not a step by step description of all the possible combinations you may run into, but it gives a good overview. Plus your ecu would need to be reflashed for the auto program and all necessary wiring would have to be installed. Whether you need mini cooper 4speed, 5speed, 6speed automatic or manual transmission or transfer case we can help you find the best one for your vehicle. Factory original oem mini cooper transmission replacement.
Page 124 continuously variable automatic transmission cvt approved gross vehicle weight with manual transmission with continuously variable automatic transmission cvt approved front axle load approved rear axle load approved roof load with special mini roof rack luggage compartment capacity mini cooper lbs. The cvt auto transmission was a horrible match for the 1st gen bmw mini. All, ive only driven the manual mcs which was great, but since my commute to work is fairly stop start, o would like the comfort of the autobox with the option of manual paddle shift if required i had an stronic tt briefly, and it was great. This video and article will show you how to test for evaporative emission leaks using the dmtl and complete an emission monitor for the evap system with autologics assistplus. Home forums model discussions mini models r50 cooper 2001 2006, r52 convertible 20042008 interchangeable transmission.
An automatic block can be modified to fit a manual gearbox, but it is skilled work and beyond. But having said that i just had a look on ebay and most of the parts required including a choice of manual can be had for well under. Manual clutch conversion kit get a manual transmission. Mini cooper, cooper s owners manual pdf download manualslib. Mini cooper manual transmission gen2 countryman paceman. I found a 2002 mini cooper for sale with a broken transmission problem is its an auto im a sporty girl and i love my manual carsso i was wondering just how much it would be to swap ithow much work would have to be done and how much you think itd cost on averagejust a guess pleaseid have to buy a transmission and it seems like they cost about the same, manual or auto. Complete auto transmissions for mini cooper for sale ebay. The procedure for changing the transmission fluid on the nons cars is the same, although the drain and fill ports for the car are different. For the 2019 model year, mini announced that it will retain the sixspeed automatic and eightspeed automatic options in the u. Classic mini 19592000 automatic to manual conversion basic. Mini cooper transmission swap from auto to manualhow. With an automatic transmission, youre more likely to find its hard to get into gear when you first take off. Mini cooper manual transmission and differential fluid replacement. The manual transmission base cars arent available yet but i did drive the new automatic, and its really a great unit with the paddle shifter.
Mini factory replacement guide for the mini cooper and cooper s transmissions. The detection module for tank leakage, also referred to as the dmtl, is used to pressurize and test the evaporative emission on r56 mini cooper models. Mini cooper transmission replacement complete manual 5 or 6 speed or automatic including cvt. The 10 transmission problems to never ignore yourmechanic. May 10, 2010 i found a 2002 mini cooper for sale with a broken transmission problem is its an auto im a sporty girl and i love my manual carsso i was wondering just how much it would be to swap ithow much work would have to be done and how much you think itd cost on averagejust a guess pleaseid have to buy a transmission and it seems like they cost about the same, manual or auto. If it happens after you engage the clutch and shift, it could also be a sign of a faulty clutch.
Mini cooper automatic cvt transmission 2002, automatic transmission heat exchanger oil cooler by acm. This owners manual describes the entire array of options and equipment that the manufac. On purchasing your mini, you have decided in favor of a model with individualized equipment and features. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
When taking my foot off of the gas, the rpms would rev up as the car slowed down. On an car with automatic transmission, youll have to screw two m6 bolts into the pulley hub and use a screwdriver wedged against the body to brace the pulley. If a part becomes defective ntl auto, llc dba allmag auto parts is only liable for the part. Mini cooper crankshaft pulley replacement r50r52r53 2001. So, let us care for your mini by offering a affordable high quality mini cooper service and repair. Discussion in r50 cooper 2001 2006, r52 convertible 20042008 started by remoun, nov 20, 2008.
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