What did you do to your mini today?
I was FINALLY able to get an impact wrench to take on my crank pulley repair. Got a Craftsman 8 amp electric impact wrench and made easy work out of getting the 15mm bolt out. Put the pulley puller onto the crank pulley and ended up snapping one of the M6 bolts. Ran out to Lowe's and bought new bolts and a bolt extractor tool. Got the snapped bolt out and started cranking on the puller... My pulley was pretty seized on there... Got really hard to crank the center bolt until I heard POP! ... Snapped another one of the M6 bolts and about took off my fingernail on my pinky in the process (it's a nice shade of black and blue right now). Got another new bolt and gave it a third try and this time around the puller did its job and got the old stock pulley off the Mini. Then installing the new PRW pulley was a snap.
My Cooper S is running strong and the biggest thing I notice was the gear shifts seem MUCH smoother now and a lot of the engine vibrations are gone. Don't believe there was any performance increase other than that this is a superior product over stock and longevity. I'm still hesitant to be happy because this car has been one thing to the next, but for now I am happy to have my Bernie back on the road with an upgrade. Next is to complete repairs on my front end damage and then I'll be looking at picking up the WMW Ignition package.
My Cooper S is running strong and the biggest thing I notice was the gear shifts seem MUCH smoother now and a lot of the engine vibrations are gone. Don't believe there was any performance increase other than that this is a superior product over stock and longevity. I'm still hesitant to be happy because this car has been one thing to the next, but for now I am happy to have my Bernie back on the road with an upgrade. Next is to complete repairs on my front end damage and then I'll be looking at picking up the WMW Ignition package.
I'm cautiously confident.
I'm pretty much over this car and as of today I put it up for sale.
Got some goodies in the mail yesterday from ECS now just waiting on my package from WMW then its time to try and tackle Barnaby and make him new again! So far I received from ECS the coolant system kit w/ new water pump, the PS Line kit, CAM Position Sensor, Orings, and a new Coolant expansion tank. I am hoping to fix the cold start issue, loss of coolant issue, and the PS Leak issue.
Thanks for the orders.
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Ordered a set of metal guide bushings for the calipers at all four corners. They should be arriving today sometime so that I can install them this weekend.
I don't understand why you would think that a rubber bushing would be the way to go in this location? But after I pull out all the rubber and place in the metal bushings, I am hoping that the braking feel improves.
I don't understand why you would think that a rubber bushing would be the way to go in this location? But after I pull out all the rubber and place in the metal bushings, I am hoping that the braking feel improves.
Ordered a set of metal guide bushings for the calipers at all four corners. They should be arriving today sometime so that I can install them this weekend.
I don't understand why you would think that a rubber bushing would be the way to go in this location? But after I pull out all the rubber and place in the metal bushings, I am hoping that the braking feel improves.
I don't understand why you would think that a rubber bushing would be the way to go in this location? But after I pull out all the rubber and place in the metal bushings, I am hoping that the braking feel improves.
Put on my headlight and tail light black trim rings. So much better for my taste (I'm not a huge fan of chrome). Got a set of Zippee Shades for my birthday. So much nicer to come out to a car that's a lot cooler after sitting in the sun for 12 hours a day.
Tomorrow I'm having my XXR 530 wheels mounted. Pics to come after that's done tomorrow.
Tomorrow I'm having my XXR 530 wheels mounted. Pics to come after that's done tomorrow.
Great, glad we could help.
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Sadly, that is a wise decision. I recall taking my MINI into the stealership once and asked them to confirm my ignition coil had died. After 4 hours of playing with the car, they told me I needed a new cylinder head.
Before getting ready to pick the car up to get a second opinion, the "Master Tech" walked over to my MINI and slapped on one of their test ignition coils and he fired right up and purred like a kitten. They let him sit on the machine for a while looking for a hiccup but nothing. After 5-6 hours, I received a call back and was told they had great news! Its not the cylinder head, it was the ignition coil.
Which is why I brought the car in to be checked in the first place.
My experience has been hit or miss since 2005. But I am still expected to pay full price when getting work done. Another big reason I am taking the time to learn him now to avoid going back.
Before getting ready to pick the car up to get a second opinion, the "Master Tech" walked over to my MINI and slapped on one of their test ignition coils and he fired right up and purred like a kitten. They let him sit on the machine for a while looking for a hiccup but nothing. After 5-6 hours, I received a call back and was told they had great news! Its not the cylinder head, it was the ignition coil.
Which is why I brought the car in to be checked in the first place.
My experience has been hit or miss since 2005. But I am still expected to pay full price when getting work done. Another big reason I am taking the time to learn him now to avoid going back.
Alright, so on Friday I got a Riss Racing DP installed and wanted to update you guys on the new sound. So far with the muffler delete and DP it has been less than half the cost of a brand new exhaust. I'm in love with how the car sounds right now and I've been getting compliments all weekend wherever I go. I don't think I've heard any aftermarket exhaust for the Clubman that sound anything like this. I'd also like to add that after about 200 miles I did get the CEL and yes I did miss 3rd gear in the tunnel -.-
Let me know what you guys think!
Let me know what you guys think!