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Lost boost? '04 Cooper S JCW

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09-28-2017, 12:29 PM

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The point is with the R53/52 stock dampers, you cannot visually inspect the front of the damper to determine if it is beyond serviceable, like you cannot judge a book by the cover.

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09-28-2017, 06:00 PM

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Here is one good thread that the front rubber of the pulley looked intact. I am by no mean saying the OP's pulley is definitely bad. Just be sure you don't miss diagnose if it is.

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09-28-2017, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mega72

the new style has a metal front so you cant see the rubber at all

Just put an ATI on yesterday and can confirm that you cannot see any rubber with the newer redesigned unit.

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