Motoring: Getting the Maximum from Your New MINI
This book demystifies both the process of upgrading the MINI Cooper and the techniques of driving well. In a sequence of four parts, the reader is shown how to buy a MINI Cooper, make changes that it a better performer on the road, then upgrade performance and handling for autorcrossing and track days, and finally build a full-race version of the car.
By Gary Anderson and Don Racine
Published by Enthusiast Publications LLC, 2005
6x9 inches, softbound, 240 pages, over 100 color illustrations

The MINI Cooper Service Manual: 2002-2006 is a comprehensive source of service information and specifications for MINI Cooper models from 2002 to 2006. This manual supersedes our previous 2002-2004 manual with two more model years of coverage, including new repair information for the convertible and the 2005 facelift. The manual also includes coverage of the Cooper S models. The aim throughout this manual has been simplicity, clarity and completeness, with practical explanations, step-by-step procedures and accurate specifications. Whether you're a professional or a do-it-yourself MINI owner, this manual will help you understand, care for and repair your car.

Though the do-it-yourself MINI owner will find this manual indispensable as a source of detailed maintenance and repair information, the owner who has no intention of working on his or her car will find that reading and owning this manual will make it possible to discuss repairs more intelligently with a professional technician.

Models and engines covered:
• Cooper: 1.6 liter normally aspirated engine
• Cooper S: 1.6 liter supercharged engine

Transmissions covered:
• Cooper: Manual 5-speed transmission (Midlands, Getrag)
• Cooper: Automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT)
• Cooper S: Manual 6-speed transmission (Getrag)
• Cooper S: Automatic with Agitronic (Aisin)

Technical highlights:
• Procedures for everything from basic oil change service to interpreting the malfunction indicator light (MIL). This manual tells you what to do and how and when to do it.
• Engine and cylinder head service, including camshaft timing chain setup and adjustment.
• Information for specific driveability problems, including explanation of the engine management system and OBD II diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
• Theory of operation and repair information for the EMS2000 engine management system.
• Supercharger and intercooler information, including component removal and replacement (Cooper S)
• Drivetrain maintenance, including troubleshooting, adjustment and repair of clutch, gearshift linkage and drive axles.
• Manual and automatic transmission removal, installation, seal replacement and external service.
• System description and repair information for Antilock Brakes (ABS), Automatic Stability Control (ASC) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC).
• Heating and air conditioning repair (IHKS / IHKA), including component replacement.
• Body adjustments and repairs, including sunroof and convertible.
• Wiring schematics and extensive electrical component section specifying relay, control module and ground locations with detailed illustrations and photos.

by Bentley Publishers
Softcover, 8 3/8 in. x 11 in.
1084 pages
1902 photos, illustrations and diagrams


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