To be honest, clutch job I've never done. But I work with 2 guys at work the have lifts and are cheap if I can't do something...

 

Ok, So I'm traveling this Saturday if everything works out to Massachusetts. To look/Buy a 2010 Clubman JCW. I know it's not a R53. But I'm thinking about longer trips and beach weekends. Those Barn doors are cool. The car only has 60K and it's a stick....

 

Keep an eye on the engine issues, I believe that has an N14 engine in it.

Have fun in Massachusetts.

 

Ugh... I heard before to stay away from N14 motors. Any idea what issues to look for or should I just stay away from it?

 

Rattling on cold start up from what I've read but I don't dabble too much in the second generation cars. The recalls were related to premature failure of timing chain components.

Make sure you do your homework.

https://new.minimania.com/MINI_Coope...son_N14_vs_N18

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...4-n16-n18.html

 

Thanks! I found premature failures with.. Clutch, water pump, timing chain, electric power steering pump.. I have to ask myself again why I want a Mini...

 

I still ask myself that.