R53 Engine/ front end vibration
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R53 Engine/ front end vibration
I have a 2005 R53 Cooper S (120K mi.). Recently I have a vibration in the front end when I stomp on the gas pedal above 3000 rpm and it goes away below 3000 rpm. The mechanic replaced the crank damper, shock top mounts and a bushing on the right side. Also I have new tires. The vibration is still there after all the work was done and I was wondering if the tires are maybe irregular above 3000 rpm. The tire dealer has rebalanced twice with no change. I can't seem to get any satisfaction from these mechanics they all say that they acknowledge the vibration but without any remedy forth coming. Note- the control arm bushings were replaced 6months ago with the old tires-no vibration. If anyone can recommend a course to pursue or knows of a good mechanic in Orange County CA.
frustrated in OC
frustrated in OC
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If you go to our site HERE, click on the "Tech Info" tab at the top. That will bring you to the gen 1 MINI articles and the mounts are under Engine. If you need them for an R56 click on the R56 articles and the mounts will be under Engine as well.
Mounts if needed - http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/..._pg2.htm#item7
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I have a 2005 R53 Cooper S (120K mi.). Recently I have a vibration in the front end when I stomp on the gas pedal above 3000 rpm and it goes away below 3000 rpm. The mechanic replaced the crank damper, shock top mounts and a bushing on the right side. Also I have new tires. The vibration is still there after all the work was done and I was wondering if the tires are maybe irregular above 3000 rpm. The tire dealer has rebalanced twice with no change. I can't seem to get any satisfaction from these mechanics they all say that they acknowledge the vibration but without any remedy forth coming. Note- the control arm bushings were replaced 6months ago with the old tires-no vibration. If anyone can recommend a course to pursue or knows of a good mechanic in Orange County CA.
frustrated in OC
frustrated in OC
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