Just a few words of advice to make this job much faster: 1) you don’t need to take the front brace off at all, you can access the belt tensioner through the fender well with the special tool to remove the belt and reach around the tensioner to push the pin and lock it. 2) Fully remove the fender liner, things are much easier that way. 3) There’s a 10mm bolt accessible from the top holding the wiring harness to the engine that’s in the way of the water pump, remove that so the wiring harness is loose. 4) you don’t need to drop the engine at all, stick a 10mm ratchet wrench in there and take off the water pump pulley by snaking it through the back of the engine. 5) remove that plastic bracket holding the A/C line right above the oil pan so that the line can be moved slightly. 6) you don’t need to drain the coolant system, just let the water pump do that when you loosen it. 7) you don’t need to remove the aux belt tensioner or “lampshade thing” that you refer to it as. 8) use a really long 1/4” extension on a small ratchet with the smallest swivel 10mm socket you can find (mine is snap on and works amazing) to remove the 5 water pump bolts. Remove the bottom three bolts, then loosen the top 2 and slightly pull the water pump, let the coolant drain and then remove the top 2 bolts. 9) Snake the water pump out towards the back of the engine just like the pulley and then do everything in reverse order. Using this method I can have a water pump replaced in a matter of 45 minutes including bleeding the coolant system with a vacuum tool. I hope you actually practice the method I’m telling you because you can save so much time on this repair.
That's a valid way to do the job. I am aware this method but it is very tight quarters and frustrating for a general audience so I chose not to showcase it.
I will do the water pump along with the idle pulley tensioner AND at the same time as the thermostat housing and oil housing cooling gaskets. Then replace with new 50/50 G48 coolant, after all is said and done. I figure I will have more space for the idle tensioner replacement with the water pump pulley removed. With the water pump pulley off...best to replace with a new water pump too. I need a new thermostat soon and the oil filter housing gaskets (and cooler gaskets) are leaking...trying to kill all birds with the same stone, so to speak. As the downpipe will need removal to do this...will also upgrade the turbo oil feed line (S.S. flex line) and replace the turbo oil return pipe/o ring...since the wiring harness will have already been removed for the thermostat job I figure this will help with space/access/etc. My former garage used to do this stuff...until I realized they would rather charge labor for each replacement then do it all at once...most efficiently. They lost that business...to me.
Yes.. best of luck in your new job... so great to see you back even if it's only ocassionally :) thank you.... you have always produced the best POV auto repair vids.. .... Minis have a LOT of stuff crammed into a small space... taking things apart is to be expected....
wow !!!! you got a gem !!!!! Mine is a 2007 and I love it. Not cheap to repair but it is worth it. Great if you can do these repairs yourself. I rented that car new for 3 years and then I bought it as the buy out was 5K under the blue book value. The brake pads are expensive to change but , if you can do it yourself, it is a steal.
I'm on the perpetual warranty replacement plan with Mini on my water pump :D Got it fixed under warranty at 79000, had it fixed again with the new design under the warranty from that at 109000 miles, and that water pump has a two year warranty too!
I love your videos. Thank you so much. I did a complete overhaul using your videos on my R53 Cooper S. Keep the videos coming. More for R53 if you can. 🤗
Thanks man I was dreading trying to figure this out on my own being a new mini owner small leak exactly like this one. Thank you for the video it’s so appreciated for the do it your self at home mechanic like me happy new year
thank you so much , every time i enjoy your good work and i learn , i never had a mini before but i like those cars , i want to buy i sheap one with some problemes so i can fix theme so thank you again and keep doing your awesome work , congratulation for new job you deserve the best
Great job, and awesome video man! You make it look easy. You’re obviously very experienced. I’m smart enough to know I can not perform this job! But I like the tips at the beginning of the video because my dealer is telling me I need one, but it’s not really leaking that much at all.
THANK YOU for the video !!! I just got my Mini this week. My first car and OMG..... I'm going to MOD my Thermostat so I don't have to face this problem later. I mean soon or later, I have to change it because of the bearings... But release the pressure from the Engine would help a lot in future fixes !!!
@@ModMINI currently looking at a 2008 Clubman s turbo, owner says cylinder 3 misfire..was thinking the valves dirty? Hope you do a video on this. Cheers
@@TheRobertSterlingDirty valves are a possibility, but could also be coil pack or internal damage. Get a big discount because worst case it could need major engine work.
Great video of this procedure. You may be able to do this job through the wheel arch with the engine mounts in place, but removing the engine mounts makes the job SOOO MUCH EASIER. I have done it both ways and you don't save any time by not removing the engine mounts since time is wasted on trying to figure out how to get parts and bolts removed and reinstalled.
@@misscaferacer I choose an aftermarket one with the metal impeller (probably not the correct term) since the plastic ones have been known to break off and cause other issues.
I was able to remove the tension from the top with a normal 22mm wrench without removing anything. Anyone doing this job should definitely try that first
That poor milwaukee 90° drive sounds tired. Looking to get a r56 with gobs of miles so I'm watching what I'm in store for. Looking forward to checking out your channel👋🤜🖖
boy that's involved...is there anything else you would recommend doing while having a water pump replacement on most mini's, just to avoid potential issues later?
Fantastic ! I am changing mine at the dealer tomorrow and I was curious how long and how complicated it is. I got my answer. I know I cannot do it. They will charge me $1100 but what can I say ? The coolant goes radically down in a couple of days.......Got to fix the problem. I knew the engine was overheating as the fan kept on going after I turned the engine off. I never got a light from the sensor. Maybe I just avoided a real problem but I got close.
Nice work. I'm not sure for LHD R56, but there's no need to remove headlamp & the front U-frame when changing water pump on the RHD R56. Also, I noticed you are using a different coolant type (green?). I'd stick to the original BMW one (blue). :)
It is possible but makes for very tight quarters and frustrating experience. Since 1990s, any sufficiently high quality universal coolant with corrosion inhibitors should be acceptable.
How to Replace MINI Cooper Water Pump 2007-2013 R56 Non-Turbo Get the water pump here: amzn.to/2xYElz6 Get Mod MINI's tools here: amzn.to/2RdG8JB Replace the water pump on a non-Turbo Generation 2 MINI 2007-2013, Clubman to 2014, Countryman to 2016. Also check out my apparel store - see links below the video on desktop browser! I haven't made videos in quite a long time - I moved and have a different job now and have a lot less free time. Will try making videos again, we'll see how it goes!
Is it necessary to use original BMW coolant? I notice you refilled the radiator with green coolant instead of the BMW blue. I like your videos. Thanks!
Hi, great video, is it same proceedure for countryman S? Tried accessing from wheel arch method but nightmare to get at pulley/pump bolts. Do you need to put radiator support in service mode as have seen this is some other vids? Any videos on raising front of R60 to jack stands?
First gen S requires front end service mode but water pump is on top so it's a little easier to get to it. First get non-S requires alternator removal, I believe.
This was NOT a ridiculous amount of work. he had it done in, what looked like, half a day. a Shop just quoted my mom 1,700 for this job. xD Gonna do it next weekend for her.
Great video, thanks for posting these up. I'm going to have to follow some of these steps as my girlfriend's mini one belt is getting very cracked. Unfortunately her car is leaking oil I think it's just from the sump but there is a small amount near the crankshaft pulley, is there any way to make sure one way or the other? If it is the crankshaft pulley can I just follow the same steps as in this video to access it? Her cars using coolant quickly too but can't see a leak, hence how I found this video. Would a bad water pump have to leak lots of coolant everywhere or could it be a slow leak? Thanks
I really enjoy your videos And learn a lot I have a question I have 2009 mc base just replace water pump thermostat housing and the pipe from water pump to thermostat housing after that the fan is on all the time Please help Thanks
Just did this job because my water pump was leaking and I had the subframe out anyway. Holy hell is this an annoying job on the early 2nd gen minis. I could barely reach the screws and the whole thing basically took me 3 hours
Nice video, thanks gives me an idea of what I'm up against. Tell me, if I were to buy just one of those milwaukee ratchets, would you recommend the 1/4 or 3/8 drive as the most useful?
Btw if you haven't done the job yet I JUST did the job on 2012 s mini cooper and you dont have to remove both headlight or unbolt the whole black bar across just take out right side headlight and on same side unbolt only the 4 bolts to black bar it won't be fully disconnected but you will have enough clearance to pull up and down then just disconnect the hose then motor mount....then you can take off tire and iner fender and the engine will be down more because you disconnected the mounting and you'll have enough room to take off water pump polly and water pump itself!👌👌
Has there been any good videos done on how best to Jack up a mini and get it on stands for the common man; aka no expensive equiptment? Because lots of us have some Jack stands and a floor jack.
I think the mini are great you will get people moaning about them that cause they don't service them and screw the shit out of them and expect nothing to happen
I should have watched your videos before I bought my Mini Cooper. Not so I would know how to fix it but so I wouldn't have even bought it. Hardest car to work on that I've ever owned...
Hey man.... Do you happen to have an email where I could contact you about a few questions that I ran into while completing this job. Our Base Mini was our spare car and its been sitting parked for over a year because I don't know anyone in my area (Baltimore) who has knowledge specific to Mini Coopers. Thank you in advance.
Just noticed a coolant leak, just got this cooper and know nothing about cars. Wish I could pay you to fix this. Trust u more than the dealership. Where are you located, im in Fort Worth, Texas.
At two minutes in, I"m guaranteed to never own one. "To do the water pump, remove headlights." F-no. What kind of joke is that?! How insane does that sound...
I like your video but behind my 2008 pump I found a broken round fiber washer about 1 1/4 inch in diameter. Is this important? Seems like a good time to replace it. I’m surprised it was not included with the new pump.
usually you won't see that , I think last time someone replace your thermoster housing up and down damage it, it should replace together, it hard to see because it's inside the engine block.
this guy doing alot of extra work he doesnt need to do....dont need to take off headlights or anything like that you can do this job from the bottom most of the job....you can release the belt from bottom instead of doing all the extra work....save you some time
@@ModMINI I actually JUST did the job today your video helped ALOT thank you what I do I watch 2 or 3 different videos and gather all the information from them and I'll do it my way....all i did was take tire off, and iner fender, then went to the top disconnected the right side headlight only not both there's no need too....then instead of disconnected the whole black peace just unbolt the side were you took the headlight out of take the 4 bolts out just to give you enough clearance to lift it....then disconnect hose, then you take off mounts after that you can loosen the belt from bottom or top I did from top had enough room...then the engine lowered so I could reach from the bottom unbolt water pump polly bolts then water pump itself.....saved me some time but all I wanted to say is you dont have to do the extra work......BTW I'm 20
@@ModMINI got the job done in about 2 hours....I'm in training at my stepdad shop have been for about 1 year never went to school....got hands on learning and my schooling is internet/youtube
Hi Hello my it's 2009 cooper none turbo I not sure where my coolant leak coming from, help front of the engine behind the exhaust manifold next to the upstream O2 I can see like a pinhole
I doubt there is any published value. Just make them tight enough that they don't fall out and loose enough that you don't twist off the bolt heads. Sorry, you just need to develop a feel for it. Practice on some old car parts if necessary.
My wife's mini cooper water pump and thermostat went out last week. You know what I did? We went to the Dodge dealership and bought her a badass Dodge Challenger and got rid of that problem child mini cooper. Problem solved.
Hi, Have you encountered a R56 with whining noise coming from drive belt side? My R56 S recently developed the sound and some says it's the bad friction wheel on water pump (or the roller below it). The noise is somewhat like a supercharger whine on R53 and it's engine rpm dependent. The noise sounds like what's described in this video (although this is non-S) th-cam.com/video/w-dQJmeM8vA/w-d-xo.html any suggestion on what may cause this noise?
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This is the correct way of making a repair video step by step...good job dude...!
Just a few words of advice to make this job much faster:
1) you don’t need to take the front brace off at all, you can access the belt tensioner through the fender well with the special tool to remove the belt and reach around the tensioner to push the pin and lock it.
2) Fully remove the fender liner, things are much easier that way.
3) There’s a 10mm bolt accessible from the top holding the wiring harness to the engine that’s in the way of the water pump, remove that so the wiring harness is loose.
4) you don’t need to drop the engine at all, stick a 10mm ratchet wrench in there and take off the water pump pulley by snaking it through the back of the engine.
5) remove that plastic bracket holding the A/C line right above the oil pan so that the line can be moved slightly.
6) you don’t need to drain the coolant system, just let the water pump do that when you loosen it.
7) you don’t need to remove the aux belt tensioner or “lampshade thing” that you refer to it as.
8) use a really long 1/4” extension on a small ratchet with the smallest swivel 10mm socket you can find (mine is snap on and works amazing) to remove the 5 water pump bolts. Remove the bottom three bolts, then loosen the top 2 and slightly pull the water pump, let the coolant drain and then remove the top 2 bolts.
9) Snake the water pump out towards the back of the engine just like the pulley and then do everything in reverse order.
Using this method I can have a water pump replaced in a matter of 45 minutes including bleeding the coolant system with a vacuum tool. I hope you actually practice the method I’m telling you because you can save so much time on this repair.
That's a valid way to do the job. I am aware this method but it is very tight quarters and frustrating for a general audience so I chose not to showcase it.
Thank you VERY much! I will be trying this method tomorrow morning 🙌
Aftermarket or oem for pump? Thanks
I will do the water pump along with the idle pulley tensioner AND at the same time as the thermostat housing and oil housing cooling gaskets. Then replace with new 50/50 G48 coolant, after all is said and done. I figure I will have more space for the idle tensioner replacement with the water pump pulley removed. With the water pump pulley off...best to replace with a new water pump too. I need a new thermostat soon and the oil filter housing gaskets (and cooler gaskets) are leaking...trying to kill all birds with the same stone, so to speak.
As the downpipe will need removal to do this...will also upgrade the turbo oil feed line (S.S. flex line) and replace the turbo oil return pipe/o ring...since the wiring harness will have already been removed for the thermostat job I figure this will help with space/access/etc.
My former garage used to do this stuff...until I realized they would rather charge labor for each replacement then do it all at once...most efficiently. They lost that business...to me.
Yes.. best of luck in your new job... so great to see you back even if it's only ocassionally :) thank you.... you have always produced the best POV auto repair vids.. .... Minis have a LOT of stuff crammed into a small space... taking things apart is to be expected....
Your videos to the R56 helped me alot, thank you sir
Hi from the uk 🇬🇧 great job as usual 👍🏼 congrats on the new job
This guy could disassembly and assembly back a MINI with his eyes closed.
he knows the anatomy of the car.....It helps a lot when you work on them by yourself if you are not an official mechanic.
Congrats on the new-ish job and home. Hopefully the change was preference and not obligation. Glad to have you back!
Just bought 2008 Mini Cooper automatic with 15,000 miles on the clock! Brilliant videos, am slowly working through them! from UK
wow !!!! you got a gem !!!!! Mine is a 2007 and I love it. Not cheap to repair but it is worth it. Great if you can do these repairs yourself. I rented that car new for 3 years and then I bought it as the buy out was 5K under the blue book value. The brake pads are expensive to change but , if you can do it yourself, it is a steal.
Great job explaining the water pump replacement ❤!
I'm on the perpetual warranty replacement plan with Mini on my water pump :D Got it fixed under warranty at 79000, had it fixed again with the new design under the warranty from that at 109000 miles, and that water pump has a two year warranty too!
Glad you're posting again! I was inspired to get an R53 based on your earlier vids and am looking forward to more great content.
I love your videos. Thank you so much. I did a complete overhaul using your videos on my R53 Cooper S.
Keep the videos coming. More for R53 if you can. 🤗
Thanks man I was dreading trying to figure this out on my own being a new mini owner small leak exactly like this one. Thank you for the video it’s so appreciated for the do it your self at home mechanic like me happy new year
thank you so much , every time i enjoy your good work and i learn , i never had a mini before but i like those cars , i want to buy i sheap one with some problemes so i can fix theme so thank you again and keep doing your awesome work , congratulation for new job you deserve the best
Welcome back! I've missed your videos!
Thanks for the video! I just changed mine today in my 2009 Clubman.
Did you use oem or aftermarket?
What I learnt from your great tutorial, is that Im not changing the cambelt of my mini. 😀
Great video btw
Awesome video! Very informative! I just got a 2008 and it needs all this work done!
Perfect step by step guide, great!
Love your video, the clutch video has saved me a lot of Money! Thank you
Great job, and awesome video man! You make it look easy. You’re obviously very experienced. I’m smart enough to know I can not perform this job! But I like the tips at the beginning of the video because my dealer is telling me I need one, but it’s not really leaking that much at all.
mini have a problem, when engine overheat, the valve seat will drop, then damage the valve, just did one this week !
Great Video-Thanks from Germany
Well pump is in thanks man watched a lot had to go back to this many times
And I did it way a video thank you so much
Thumbs up for just posting a video!!
Great video. Looks I have a job for the weekend, thanks for sharing.
A 20 minutes video........not taking a break !!!!
THANK YOU for the video !!! I just got my Mini this week. My first car and OMG..... I'm going to MOD my Thermostat so I don't have to face this problem later. I mean soon or later, I have to change it because of the bearings... But release the pressure from the Engine would help a lot in future fixes !!!
Are you going to use oem or aftermarket?
@@misscaferacer - OEM
Oh my god what a long prosess 🤕... Well-done mate!!
It's possible to remove just from the wheel well but more frustrating due to little clearance.
Love your videos thanks for the info and keep up the great work keeping Mini's Alive
Hey man! ive been missing your videos! hope you get the time to do more videos! Keep the AMAXING WORK
Hi from Canada, missed your videos, used them to do my clutch and super charger service on my 02, thinking about a Clubman, glad you are back.
I have a 2009 Clubman with dealer JCW kit as daily driver now. I really like it. Twice as many doors is twice as cute.
@@ModMINI currently looking at a 2008 Clubman s turbo, owner says cylinder 3 misfire..was thinking the valves dirty? Hope you do a video on this.
Cheers
@@TheRobertSterlingDirty valves are a possibility, but could also be coil pack or internal damage. Get a big discount because worst case it could need major engine work.
@@ModMINI thanks!
Thank you for all your videos
Great video! However, please do not forget about us R53's...
Great video of this procedure. You may be able to do this job through the wheel arch with the engine mounts in place, but removing the engine mounts makes the job SOOO MUCH EASIER. I have done it both ways and you don't save any time by not removing the engine mounts since time is wasted on trying to figure out how to get parts and bolts removed and reinstalled.
that's the whole reason I show this method over the other method.
Is aftermarket okay or stick with oem?
@@misscaferacer I choose an aftermarket one with the metal impeller (probably not the correct term) since the plastic ones have been known to break off and cause other issues.
Can't wait to see the new videos. Best luck at your new job
AWESOME your back missed you..........hope your move went ok and the jobs not to bad ........great to see you again
Great to see you back. Always helpfull videos
I've been checking your channel. welcome back!
Goodvideo thanks
I was able to remove the tension from the top with a normal 22mm wrench without removing anything. Anyone doing this job should definitely try that first
That poor milwaukee 90° drive sounds tired. Looking to get a r56 with gobs of miles so I'm watching what I'm in store for. Looking forward to checking out your channel👋🤜🖖
they sound the same brand new.
Is worth, thank you very much appreciated
Nice video. Very useful info. 🖒
Jesus H.... well, at least I know what I'm going to be paying for. Thanks for this video -- it's absolutely fabulous.
More than meets the eye. Glad you liked it!
Thanks very much from uk
boy that's involved...is there anything else you would recommend doing while having a water pump replacement on most mini's, just to avoid potential issues later?
Fantastic ! I am changing mine at the dealer tomorrow and I was curious how long and how complicated it is. I got my answer. I know I cannot do it. They will charge me $1100 but what can I say ? The coolant goes radically down in a couple of days.......Got to fix the problem. I knew the engine was overheating as the fan kept on going after I turned the engine off. I never got a light from the sensor. Maybe I just avoided a real problem but I got close.
Nice work.
I'm not sure for LHD R56, but there's no need to remove headlamp & the front U-frame when changing water pump on the RHD R56.
Also, I noticed you are using a different coolant type (green?). I'd stick to the original BMW one (blue). :)
It is possible but makes for very tight quarters and frustrating experience. Since 1990s, any sufficiently high quality universal coolant with corrosion inhibitors should be acceptable.
you're the best😃
Great video as usual.
Hi
Just a question, do you recommend aftermarket parts ?
Or OEM is better ?
How to Replace MINI Cooper Water Pump 2007-2013 R56 Non-Turbo
Get the water pump here: amzn.to/2xYElz6
Get Mod MINI's tools here: amzn.to/2RdG8JB
Replace the water pump on a non-Turbo Generation 2 MINI 2007-2013, Clubman to 2014, Countryman to 2016.
Also check out my apparel store - see links below the video on desktop browser!
I haven't made videos in quite a long time - I moved and have a different job now and have a lot less free time. Will try making videos again, we'll see how it goes!
If only all mechanics worked like this
Oh my days! How quick was that?!?!?
Man, I'm just gonna pay someone to do it
Is it necessary to use original BMW coolant? I notice you refilled the radiator with green coolant instead of the BMW blue. I like your videos. Thanks!
i like red coolant, because easy to see leak mask, other won't.
WOW, some serious chit !!!
Does the new water pump have a gasket or some type of sealant? I going to attempt this job on my wife Mini! This video is really great! Thanks
Water pump comes with gasket
Give ussss first generation videossssss!!! \o/ :D
Hey you're back!
Hi, great video, is it same proceedure for countryman S? Tried accessing from wheel arch method but nightmare to get at pulley/pump bolts. Do you need to put radiator support in service mode as have seen this is some other vids? Any videos on raising front of R60 to jack stands?
Will be pretty similar for R60.
Que buen video
I own the R53, but this was a ridiculous amount of work for the water pump. Is it this intensive on first gen?
First gen S requires front end service mode but water pump is on top so it's a little easier to get to it. First get non-S requires alternator removal, I believe.
This was NOT a ridiculous amount of work. he had it done in, what looked like, half a day. a Shop just quoted my mom 1,700 for this job. xD
Gonna do it next weekend for her.
Thanks buddy, any advice on passinger side window not lowering or rinsing when closing or opening door?
This video is about water pump, but window not opening/closing is probably window regulator or window motor.
@@ModMINI thanks again
Great video, thanks for posting these up. I'm going to have to follow some of these steps as my girlfriend's mini one belt is getting very cracked.
Unfortunately her car is leaking oil I think it's just from the sump but there is a small amount near the crankshaft pulley, is there any way to make sure one way or the other? If it is the crankshaft pulley can I just follow the same steps as in this video to access it? Her cars using coolant quickly too but can't see a leak, hence how I found this video. Would a bad water pump have to leak lots of coolant everywhere or could it be a slow leak? Thanks
It's the front seal. It's not hard to replace.
Leak could be the pump or the coolant bypass tube or the thermostat housing.
Roughly how many hours did it take you to do the water pump? Great video.
A couple or so
How long does it take to change the water pump?
What coolant did you use?
Apologies if this has been asked, but is a Cooper S the same process? Great videos.
Same essentially.
I really enjoy your videos And learn a lot I have a question I have 2009 mc base just replace water pump thermostat housing and the pipe from water pump to thermostat housing after that the fan is on all the time
Please help
Thanks
That would suggest the temperature sensor is faulty or not properly connected.
Just did this job because my water pump was leaking and I had the subframe out anyway. Holy hell is this an annoying job on the early 2nd gen minis. I could barely reach the screws and the whole thing basically took me 3 hours
Is the process the same for a countryman 2013 non turbo
Nice video, thanks gives me an idea of what I'm up against. Tell me, if I were to buy just one of those milwaukee ratchets, would you recommend the 1/4 or 3/8 drive as the most useful?
3/8 bud
Btw if you haven't done the job yet I JUST did the job on 2012 s mini cooper and you dont have to remove both headlight or unbolt the whole black bar across just take out right side headlight and on same side unbolt only the 4 bolts to black bar it won't be fully disconnected but you will have enough clearance to pull up and down then just disconnect the hose then motor mount....then you can take off tire and iner fender and the engine will be down more because you disconnected the mounting and you'll have enough room to take off water pump polly and water pump itself!👌👌
@@Boba6762 please let me know if you bought aftermarket or 0em, thanks so much
Has there been any good videos done on how best to Jack up a mini and get it on stands for the common man; aka no expensive equiptment?
Because lots of us have some Jack stands and a floor jack.
Yes. I posted a video like this years ago. Search my channel. th-cam.com/video/iCiFu6ooYaM/w-d-xo.html
What camera did the use? Nice.
Gopro stuck on head.
I think the mini are great you will get people moaning about them that cause they don't service them and screw the shit out of them and expect nothing to happen
The only problem now, I have to do this...
are you just hold the pump pulley by hand to tie up the bolts ? "very old way"
I should have watched your videos before I bought my Mini Cooper. Not so I would know how to fix it but so I wouldn't have even bought it. Hardest car to work on that I've ever owned...
Right !!! Seriously !!!
BMWs seem far worse...
Hey man.... Do you happen to have an email where I could contact you about a few questions that I ran into while completing this job. Our Base Mini was our spare car and its been sitting parked for over a year because I don't know anyone in my area (Baltimore) who has knowledge specific to Mini Coopers. Thank you in advance.
You are back!?
Just noticed a coolant leak, just got this cooper and know nothing about cars. Wish I could pay you to fix this. Trust u more than the dealership. Where are you located, im in Fort Worth, Texas.
WA state USA
2007-2012 recall in the water pumps, I heard??? Any confirmation?
Your best bet is to check with the dealer in your country.
Would it have been easier to remove the front bumper to access everything?
Not necessary for just water pump.
All this work... For a waterpump!
Most front wheel drive cars are pretty similar. Honda V6 requires timing belt removal!
At two minutes in, I"m guaranteed to never own one. "To do the water pump, remove headlights." F-no. What kind of joke is that?! How insane does that sound...
Thor Dehr would you rather remove the radiator? Or the timing belt? Which is necessary for other cars. It all evens out
what do you usually charge for this for parts or labor?
I won't discuss prices online.
I like your video but behind my 2008 pump I found a broken round fiber washer about 1 1/4 inch in diameter. Is this important? Seems like a good time to replace it. I’m surprised it was not included with the new pump.
Coolant bypass tube most likely. If so, replace as well as that's leaking.
usually you won't see that , I think last time someone replace your thermoster housing up and down damage it, it should replace together, it hard to see because it's inside the engine block.
What state are you in? Could use some to work on my mini
WA, USA. Same state as the car license plate which is visible at end of video.
@@ModMINI thanks man. Once again great video. I have a second gen I'm trying to learn as much as I can.
this guy doing alot of extra work he doesnt need to do....dont need to take off headlights or anything like that you can do this job from the bottom most of the job....you can release the belt from bottom instead of doing all the extra work....save you some time
I am showing how to do the job in a non-frustrating manner.
@@ModMINI I actually JUST did the job today your video helped ALOT thank you what I do I watch 2 or 3 different videos and gather all the information from them and I'll do it my way....all i did was take tire off, and iner fender, then went to the top disconnected the right side headlight only not both there's no need too....then instead of disconnected the whole black peace just unbolt the side were you took the headlight out of take the 4 bolts out just to give you enough clearance to lift it....then disconnect hose, then you take off mounts after that you can loosen the belt from bottom or top I did from top had enough room...then the engine lowered so I could reach from the bottom unbolt water pump polly bolts then water pump itself.....saved me some time but all I wanted to say is you dont have to do the extra work......BTW I'm 20
@@ModMINI got the job done in about 2 hours....I'm in training at my stepdad shop have been for about 1 year never went to school....got hands on learning and my schooling is internet/youtube
how many hours does it take to do this job
I can't answer these questions because required time varies dramatically depending on skill level and tools available.
Hi Hello my it's 2009 cooper none turbo I not sure where my coolant leak coming from, help front of the engine behind the exhaust manifold next to the upstream O2 I can see like a pinhole
Perform coolant system pressure test and you will find leak source.
how do I know the water pump isn't working?
Please tell us about the new lift.
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What is the torque spec on the heat shield bolts?
I doubt there is any published value. Just make them tight enough that they don't fall out and loose enough that you don't twist off the bolt heads. Sorry, you just need to develop a feel for it. Practice on some old car parts if necessary.
Holy crap! All that just to change a water pump? There's a lesson here folks don't buy a damm mini cooper.
Right !!! Seriously !!!
My wife's mini cooper water pump and thermostat went out last week. You know what I did? We went to the Dodge dealership and bought her a badass Dodge Challenger and got rid of that problem child mini cooper. Problem solved.
Wow, what a pain!!!
I mean like a weep hole
LOL
Hi, Have you encountered a R56 with whining noise coming from drive belt side? My R56 S recently developed the sound and some says it's the bad friction wheel on water pump (or the roller below it). The noise is somewhat like a supercharger whine on R53 and it's engine rpm dependent. The noise sounds like what's described in this video (although this is non-S) th-cam.com/video/w-dQJmeM8vA/w-d-xo.html any suggestion on what may cause this noise?
Probably an idler pulley or the friction wheel between water pump and crank pulley. Could also be alternator.
U just layze to clean I think lol