Just replaced the clutch on my 2002 cooper. 1st time with a mini. Wasn’t looking forward to it but followed your video and pulled down left subframe as you demonstrated. Start to finish was 5 hours. Enjoyed doing it. Lots of cheap minis for sale with clutch/gearbox faults. Money to be made. 💰. Keep the videos coming. 👍👍👍
steven watt thanks for sharing ... really glad to hear you tackled that within that time frame... I’m gonna upload a few more on the MINI Cooper S and Cooper D which garages are charging a fortune .. it can be done within 3 to 4 hrs without removing completely the front end .. thanks for your review
Just did this job on my R53 and it took me 5 days to do! I have every tool imaginable to complete a job (except a lift) and it still took me that long. This was by far one of the worst jobs I had to do and I will not do it again. I did change out every bushing while I had it apart but man it was rough. If my R53 was my daily, it would have been long gone!
@Juan Lopez - Just line them up or get a cardboard box and number it in stages. I starting to develop short term memory and that is what I do. Sometimes it does get hard, but I get a marker + tape and number them too.
Damn fine job. I changed the water pump, friction pulley, belt, belt tensioner, knock sensor, valve cover gasket, plugs, coils, pcv vent tube, and exhaust manifold gasket last month...as in I myself. Now my clutch has started slipping...FML. No way I'm capable of going this far! Nice work though.
Hi, do you have to take the bolts out of both sides of the engine cradle? On the video it only shows you taking the passenger side bolts out? But you do loosen the plastic tray from the drivers side floor. Many thanks
Mine is booked in to be done on Thursday. My regular mechanic categorically refused to do it because it's so tight to do. Some garages refuse to do them. It's going to cost me £631 and j was told it's going to take about 5 hours to do. But that going by what the book says...?
I have a 1.6d and having problems whilst in neutral, rattling noise happening but if I press clutch in it goes away, the car drives fine with no gearslipping ect. Is this the flywheel or could it be bearings in clutch?
A bit hard to diagnose without physically testing it ..,, but based on what you’ve written I’d say it’s the DMF if it was the gearbox you’d know about it after a few yards driving.
Just a note why don’t you loosen the center nut to the CV joint then the tires then lift it that way it wont be hard i know you use an impact but to me that would be easier just a note
Hi, can you do this job without removing the AC condenser? Also I’ve seen you use quick jacks in one of your videos, how comes you don’t really use them anymore?
Quick jack are for RWD .., front wheel drive I only need to navigate under the front end only..., you can actually leave the subframe and whole lot in place. .., I will do an updated video on how not to remove any of the pipes. Unless you’re changing the gearbox.
Dan Mcmahon I have a variety of waterproofs. .., 1.padded goretex 2. Heated winter thermal( battery operated) 3. Padded parka 4.padded bomber. All waterproof. Waterproof boots also.
@@WMCS Sounds also bulletproof to me! When I look at your videos I always think how can you go through those colds, but now I am relived that you take well care of yourself! Respect for the work!
Bonjour j'ai une question je dois changer des bras suspension sur un cooper s r34 😢 mais apparemment faut descendre le berceau !! Est-ce vraiment le cas ???? Ou on peut jouer?
Fairplay what a stupid design..got to be one of the most complex for a clutch.Neighbours would think omg Doris nxt door has had her mini chucked out of an aeroplane lol 😂Good job that man 👌
I have a question? My mini won't go into gear, it's a 5 speed an it was running fine but now when I start it up it won't go into gear, plus when I do find a gear it's like something is holding it back. Also it's like it forgot where neutral is, it wants to take off an reverse it seems it wants to go forward. Idk what's wrong, maybe gearbox? Transmission? Linkages?idk nothing about mini's, I've always worked on Honda's.. if anybody has any suggestions, I'm all ears? Thanks.
Jessica Mills it sounds like your clutch pressure plate has gone faulty. One way to eliminate a gearbox issue. Is to try all the gears with the engine switched off. If it goes into gear then your gearbox is fine. And to eliminate any issues with the hydraulic maybe not compressing the pressure plate enough. Is to see wether your clutch pedal comes back up all the way without any free play right at the top. Hope that helps. Have a great Christmas and happy new year 🥳.... and thanks for visiting the channel
@@WMCS thank you.. but no it only goes into gear when turned on. And only 5th 4th. My dad said something about a pressure plate also.. the last time I drove it everytime I let off the gas I heard a grinding sound but when I touch gas it stopped idk.. I know I put fluid in the S.Cylinder an lubed up linkages under hood and under gear shifter an for a moment it went into every gear but first. I have a feeling I'm looking at a new pressure plate but the clutch petal does come up fine like you said.. so maybe the gearbox??? And if so would it be easier to just get a new transmission?? Thank you for taking time to respond, I really need help, I love that little car
I strongly suggest linkage bushing replacements. $22 on eBay, and replacing your clutch which comes with a pressure plate and throw out bearing. Also if you do switch out the tranny, upgrade to the 04 - 06 getrag cause they are Superior
Great videos. saves time on unnecessary work. I am about to take on 09 Cooper S, Automatic. needs new transmission. Any suggestions Vs to this video? thanks
yuri zdrak Pretty much the same except watch out for the small air pipes that runs alongside the front ends they tend to break quite easily. Make sure the” O” ring for the air intake for the inter cooler is a 100% seal otherwise it will dump excess fuel in the exhaust causing it to heat up to the point where it glows bright orange.
yuri zdrak They run from the back of the throttle body to the bulk head. One runs directly. I front of a bolt. You’d be tempted to push it to the side to access the bolt. And it will snap.
Is the housing you took off that light? I was worried I would need a transmission jack to lift it and set it down but you handled it like nothing. I'm not gonna remove the front like you, so I might just bench press it to get it off and have my wife help me align it.
D Booyaj if you look through the channel I’ve posted another version of this repair that’s a lot quicker and do not require that much stripping down. Let me know what you think
@@WMCS the 04-06 R50s have getrag transmission with linkage in different locations and my subframe and bumper are already on the ground. I'm gonna put my engine lift over my engine from the driver side to support the engine then use ratchet straps to hold the clutch housing while I unbolt it. From there I'll pick it up and set it down gently or use my floor jack in some way. Maybe to support the engine while I lower the clutch housing. Thank you!!
@@WMCS So would this be the easiest way to go about changing my clutch? How long did it take you to complete the job? Do you have the torque specs for the flywheel and clutch plate?
what a ball acher of a job so much stuff to remove. then its all gotta go back on. would like to see the gearbox being refitted though.......by hand or with a jack? wonder how much BMW would charge just for labour on this job????
This car was all engineered wrong. On my kz750 I pull the clutch cover and remove 8 10mm screws holding the assembly cover...then change the discs out. About 1\2 hr if you don't have to remove the old gasket on the cover.
You did a great job on that mini, Kev, and thanks for being flexible while I sourced a new gearbox. I’ll be using you again for any big jobs like this.
Mateusz Jankowski 😁😊... it’s not a bad job. Usually it takes me about 4 hours to replace the clutch. This one was a bit more in depth as I had to replace the gearbox....
These "newer" cars are a pain in the ass.. You must remove so much things to just get your hands to the things you are actually going to do. 2 hours doing other stuff while the thing you are supposed to do takes 15min.
Fuck u got to take everything bar the roof off to change a clutch..now I know why they are so cheap to buy if the clutch is gone..09 plate 12 month mot 400 pound clutch gone....crazy
I'm a Gas fitter and you have created a new found respect in me for motor technicians and contempt for car designers.
True Engineers do not think of us laymen i work in HVAC/R
Just replaced the clutch on my 2002 cooper. 1st time with a mini. Wasn’t looking forward to it but followed your video and pulled down left subframe as you demonstrated. Start to finish was 5 hours. Enjoyed doing it. Lots of cheap minis for sale with clutch/gearbox faults. Money to be made. 💰. Keep the videos coming. 👍👍👍
steven watt thanks for sharing ... really glad to hear you tackled that within that time frame... I’m gonna upload a few more on the MINI Cooper S and
Cooper D which garages are charging a fortune .. it can be done within 3 to 4 hrs without removing completely the front end .. thanks for your review
thats fast 5hours for the first time
What a crazy design they make all that work on those to get to the clutch this looks like the hardest I’ve seen to get to
Brendan Brady fan
This one actually wasn’t too bad when it comes to mini. The cooperS (supercharged) is a bit more complex.
Hundáis are more simple
Just did this job on my R53 and it took me 5 days to do! I have every tool imaginable to complete a job (except a lift) and it still took me that long. This was by far one of the worst jobs I had to do and I will not do it again. I did change out every bushing while I had it apart but man it was rough. If my R53 was my daily, it would have been long gone!
Great job done, always been put off by the mini due to the amount of work involved to do things like the clutch
Great video showing an alternative to dropping the full subframe as the manual suggests, thanks.
I’ll do another video .., which shows you don’t even have to touch the subframe at all...
Did the job today and managed without touching the subframe. Thanks again for the video guide.
oh my God...awesome job, a bunch of pieces. It will be hard to remember where goes each one.
Juan Lopez thanks for visiting the channel.
@Juan Lopez - Just line them up or get a cardboard box and number it in stages. I starting to develop short term memory and that is what I do. Sometimes it does get hard, but I get a marker + tape and number them too.
Got to say even no im qualified tech i still watch your videos loads of good tip as usual
Best way iv seen these done
Damn fine job. I changed the water pump, friction pulley, belt, belt tensioner, knock sensor, valve cover gasket, plugs, coils, pcv vent tube, and exhaust manifold gasket last month...as in I myself. Now my clutch has started slipping...FML. No way I'm capable of going this far! Nice work though.
Another job you've made look easy. Good skills brother 👍
Hope you getting well paid for these job my friend,you deserve it
Thanks took me a long time to take 12 number 8 metric behind the block going to the starter finally got but there are a lot of wires to deal with
Impresionante como siempre, ud es una inspiración para mi!!
Thankyou
Great Videos as always. Nice to watch A True Professional at work.
Thank you Allan.
Kind regards.
Jeez what a bad dream.Well done !
😂😂😆
Hi, do you have to take the bolts out of both sides of the engine cradle? On the video it only shows you taking the passenger side bolts out? But you do loosen the plastic tray from the drivers side floor. Many thanks
427les only loosen the engine side. Only remove gearbox side.
Every respect for you. Thank You this video.
Zsolt Kovacs thanks for the review
Hi, your videos are very good,. when i watch your videos, i feel enjoyeble.
nice job kevin - subscribed
My clutch needs changing but there are two kits available, one is a 17 teeth and the other 18 ? Which one do I need for my 2004 Mini Cooper R50 ?
Chloe your parts supplier should be able to narrow that down for you with their parts catalogue..
Ncap use stars for how safe a car is ....i think we need the same format for common sense car design,
Respect man 👍
Awesome work, subbed, what if the customer has no driveway..only on street parking?
Ian Aero I turn it down. I only work on driveway or parking space....
Mine is booked in to be done on Thursday. My regular mechanic categorically refused to do it because it's so tight to do. Some garages refuse to do them. It's going to cost me £631 and j was told it's going to take about 5 hours to do. But that going by what the book says...?
Nice work man
I have a 1.6d and having problems whilst in neutral, rattling noise happening but if I press clutch in it goes away, the car drives fine with no gearslipping ect. Is this the flywheel or could it be bearings in clutch?
A bit hard to diagnose without physically testing it ..,, but based on what you’ve written I’d say it’s the DMF if it was the gearbox you’d know about it after a few yards driving.
Total respect.
this is so helpfull, thanks!
Just a note why don’t you loosen the center nut to the CV joint then the tires then lift it that way it wont be hard i know you use an impact but to me that would be easier just a note
Awesome bro good job
Hi! Which way round does the clutch go on these?? I just done one and it’s not going into gear when the car is on. Thank you!
KEVIN YOUR SO GOOD AT WHAT YOU DO.WHAT WAS THE REAL TIME.AROUND 4-6 HOURS..
This particular model is the easiest.,, about 5 hours. .,,
@@WMCS .
Legend 🙌
Thanks ..,,
Would have been nice to have more verbalization and explanation of tools used.
Best !!!
Thanks for the support Walley Man🍻
What about air conditioning condenser?
Hi, can you do this job without removing the AC condenser? Also I’ve seen you use quick jacks in one of your videos, how comes you don’t really use them
anymore?
Quick jack are for RWD .., front wheel drive I only need to navigate under the front end only..., you can actually leave the subframe and whole lot in place. ..,
I will do an updated video on how not to remove any of the pipes. Unless you’re changing the gearbox.
Kevin-Albert Williams one other question, what waterproofs do you use?
Dan Mcmahon I have a variety of waterproofs. ..,
1.padded goretex
2. Heated winter thermal( battery operated)
3. Padded parka
4.padded bomber.
All waterproof.
Waterproof boots also.
@@WMCS Sounds also bulletproof to me! When I look at your videos I always think how can you go through those colds, but now I am relived that you take well care of yourself! Respect for the work!
Bonjour j'ai une question je dois changer des bras suspension sur un cooper s r34 😢 mais apparemment faut descendre le berceau !! Est-ce vraiment le cas ???? Ou on peut jouer?
This is not true
Oh god. I need to replace the gearbox and clutch on mine....was hoping it was a relatively easy job.....called that wrong :/
www.williamsmobileclutch.co.uk
Fairplay what a stupid design..got to be one of the most complex for a clutch.Neighbours would think omg Doris nxt door has had her mini chucked out of an aeroplane lol 😂Good job that man 👌
😂😂😁.,, funny that was ..🍻🍻🍻
I have a question? My mini won't go into gear, it's a 5 speed an it was running fine but now when I start it up it won't go into gear, plus when I do find a gear it's like something is holding it back. Also it's like it forgot where neutral is, it wants to take off an reverse it seems it wants to go forward. Idk what's wrong, maybe gearbox? Transmission? Linkages?idk nothing about mini's, I've always worked on Honda's.. if anybody has any suggestions, I'm all ears? Thanks.
Jessica Mills it sounds like your clutch pressure plate has gone faulty.
One way to eliminate a gearbox issue. Is to try all the gears with the engine switched off. If it goes into gear then your gearbox is fine.
And to eliminate any issues with the hydraulic maybe not compressing the pressure plate enough. Is to see wether your clutch pedal comes back up all the way without any free play right at the top. Hope that helps.
Have a great Christmas and happy new year 🥳.... and thanks for visiting the channel
@@WMCS thank you.. but no it only goes into gear when turned on. And only 5th 4th. My dad said something about a pressure plate also.. the last time I drove it everytime I let off the gas I heard a grinding sound but when I touch gas it stopped idk.. I know I put fluid in the S.Cylinder an lubed up linkages under hood and under gear shifter an for a moment it went into every gear but first. I have a feeling I'm looking at a new pressure plate but the clutch petal does come up fine like you said.. so maybe the gearbox??? And if so would it be easier to just get a new transmission?? Thank you for taking time to respond, I really need help, I love that little car
I strongly suggest linkage bushing replacements. $22 on eBay, and replacing your clutch which comes with a pressure plate and throw out bearing. Also if you do switch out the tranny, upgrade to the 04 - 06 getrag cause they are Superior
Great videos. saves time on unnecessary work. I am about to take on 09 Cooper S, Automatic. needs new transmission. Any suggestions Vs to this video? thanks
yuri zdrak
Pretty much the same except watch out for the small air pipes that runs alongside the front ends they tend to break quite easily. Make sure the” O” ring for the air intake for the inter cooler is a 100% seal otherwise it will dump excess fuel in the exhaust causing it to heat up to the point where it glows bright orange.
Robert Vaughn
Lol. Gonna upload another vid of another mini in a few minutes
Kevin Williams thanks Kevin. I will look into those air pipes. Where do they lead to? I never pull on things and prefer doing things with care.
Robert Vaughn
Gonna upload a video of your particular model now. It cost about £480
yuri zdrak
They run from the back of the throttle body to the bulk head. One runs directly. I front of a bolt. You’d be tempted to push it to the side to access the bolt. And it will snap.
Is the housing you took off that light? I was worried I would need a transmission jack to lift it and set it down but you handled it like nothing. I'm not gonna remove the front like you, so I might just bench press it to get it off and have my wife help me align it.
D Booyaj if you look through the channel I’ve posted another version of this repair that’s a lot quicker and do not require that much stripping down. Let me know what you think
@@WMCS the 04-06 R50s have getrag transmission with linkage in different locations and my subframe and bumper are already on the ground. I'm gonna put my engine lift over my engine from the driver side to support the engine then use ratchet straps to hold the clutch housing while I unbolt it. From there I'll pick it up and set it down gently or use my floor jack in some way. Maybe to support the engine while I lower the clutch housing.
Thank you!!
D Booyaj sounds like a good plan. Let us know how you get on.
Send us some pics I’d possible
Email : www.williamsmobileclutch.co.uk
Ciao, volano bimassa o normale?
Would this same procedure work with a 2009 non-s too?
MoietyKiller
Yes. It’s exactly the same.
@@WMCS So would this be the easiest way to go about changing my clutch? How long did it take you to complete the job? Do you have the torque specs for the flywheel and clutch plate?
MoietyKiller
My videos are for viewing purposes only. Just displaying my own work.
I can’t advise on your own repair.
@@WMCS Oh...I thought you would have the OEM Torque specs. Thanks for getting back to me though.
The best
what a ball acher of a job so much stuff to remove. then its all gotta go back on. would like to see the gearbox being refitted though.......by hand or with a jack? wonder how much BMW would charge just for labour on this job????
fatwalletboy2 bmw probably would charge you a yard. ..
fatwalletboy2 I’ve got other videos of the gearbox fitting.
How much would you usually charge for this job? Good job by the way, Need to be vocal though on tools used sizes etc👍
Carl Wolstenholme I’m not a chatter at the best of times. 😊. This job would cost about £430
@@WMCS is that with supplying the clutch Kevin?
Carl Wolstenholme yes that is for the whole job including gearbox oil.
@@WMCS Here in the US job like this cost over $2000!
@@WMCS that's including all parts and labour??
Can it be done with out taking the front end of
Very difficult
This car was all engineered wrong. On my kz750 I pull the clutch cover and remove 8 10mm screws holding the assembly cover...then change the discs out. About 1\2 hr if you don't have to remove the old gasket on the cover.
I recognise that mini 😉
You did a great job on that mini, Kev, and thanks for being flexible while I sourced a new gearbox. I’ll be using you again for any big jobs like this.
Kevin-Albert Williams
Really nice to do a complicated job looks easy, my respects to you!
Did you removed the starter
beto garal thanks ... you do need to remove all three starter motor bolts. But the starter motor itself can remain in situ...
@@WMCS Thanks!! do you have a second part for this video
@@WMCS is any difference for a 2008 R56 turbo
beto garal if you look through the channel. There are more videos with mini gearbox.
beto garal the R56 the process is still the same. Except for one bolt which is located behind the Cat converter. But it can be undone fairly easily
respect for not saying a single FUCK :D how long was the job all together?
Mateusz Jankowski 😁😊... it’s not a bad job. Usually it takes me about 4 hours to replace the clutch. This one was a bit more in depth as I had to replace the gearbox....
Do u have to take bumper off what about the sub frame thanks
Turbo891
Hi. Check the second part of video or check the channel there is another one with the full step guide.
Thanks.
Good job,Very useful thank you so much !
And I have some question, can you answer me?pls!
bingyu he of course. Fire away.
@@WMCS why we need to change clutch？what is wrong for transmission？
bingyu he because the friction materials wears down. A bit like the sole of your shoes. ... then you replace and happy days again.
@@WMCS do you know how to remove 2013mini cooper gearbox, I had a problem stop here, pls help me, thank you so much!
bingyu he where about are you mate.
And what sort of problem are you having
ALL THE DISLIKES MUST BE JELOUS CAR GARAGES THAT RIP US PUBLIC OFF..WANKERS
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Hello thx for the vidéo bro , i'm doing a r56 1.6 hdi fap and omg , it's horrible ! Where are the ingeniors ?
looks like so difficult than hyundai i 10 to replace the clutch
These "newer" cars are a pain in the ass.. You must remove so much things to just get your hands to the things you are actually going to do. 2 hours doing other stuff while the thing you are supposed to do takes 15min.
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Only the clutch?, It looks like you do an engine overhaul, what a damage.
Herbert Bruins lol. Believe it or not ..
all this and back on the road within 4 hours. 💫
Silent movie little explanation to what your doing along the way might be interesting..im no mechanic..sure put me off tackling it..
You’re on the wrong channel .,, this here is only for the intelligent who has superpowers to understand what’s happening😁✨🥸
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Fuck u got to take everything bar the roof off to change a clutch..now I know why they are so cheap to buy if the clutch is gone..09 plate 12 month mot 400 pound clutch gone....crazy
I’ve heard the price of them is around the £500 mark with the clutch worn. The repair cost incl genuine parts is well under £500 if I’m doing it.
@@WMCS wow that's crazy..your videos are awesome by the way
I did not take the chock apart either
Hi boss where is part 2?
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Do you fix in Arizona? 😉 lol
Need my mini doing would be interested in a quote!
www.williamsmobileclutch.co.uk
Yo cambié ese embrague sin descolgar la cuna
Sin quitar el tubo
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Doing a clutch on a mini look like a fucking ball ache, rather you than me mate... mini made it nice an easy to remove the gearbox... lol
Worst design ever seen