You dont have to drop the subframe!
Created by: Roadwarrior
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Sep 4, 2018 09:05AM | kenatminimania | |
Sep 4, 2018 06:49AM | thewerewolf | |
Sep 4, 2018 02:55AM | helpmymini | |
Sep 3, 2018 08:51AM | thewerewolf | |
Sep 3, 2018 07:23AM | Roadwarrior |
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Originally Posted by Roadwarrior
GOOD NEWS!
So, I had to change the clutch on my '09 R56. I picked this Labor Day Weekend because I had 3 days.
The work is basically about the same with removing EVERYTHING off of the front of the car. I had some other stuff I wanted to address, Timing Chain and Guides, Thermostat, Water Pump, and misc. But the moral to the story is: with a floor jack and a transmission jack, I was able to R & R the transmission WITHOUT dropping the subframe. It can be done! I think it saved me tons of hours with disassembly and reassembly of the suspension. Don't let the manual and videos intimidate you, I did it and since the transmission is not very big or heavy, it was easy to manipulate to make the squeeze. Also, you don't have to buy BMW MTF LT-4 fluid at $45/quart. Valvoline MTF Synchromesh is a replacement option. But check your facts and don't take my word for it.
Happy motoring!
So, I had to change the clutch on my '09 R56. I picked this Labor Day Weekend because I had 3 days.
The work is basically about the same with removing EVERYTHING off of the front of the car. I had some other stuff I wanted to address, Timing Chain and Guides, Thermostat, Water Pump, and misc. But the moral to the story is: with a floor jack and a transmission jack, I was able to R & R the transmission WITHOUT dropping the subframe. It can be done! I think it saved me tons of hours with disassembly and reassembly of the suspension. Don't let the manual and videos intimidate you, I did it and since the transmission is not very big or heavy, it was easy to manipulate to make the squeeze. Also, you don't have to buy BMW MTF LT-4 fluid at $45/quart. Valvoline MTF Synchromesh is a replacement option. But check your facts and don't take my word for it.
Happy motoring!
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helpmymini.. my six classic minis parked next to my Bentley Mulsanne, my Morgan 4/4, two land rovers 110s.. and soon my Alvis TD 21... why would I EVER want a boring BMW Mini in my life?/
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Hey There We Wolf. I bought a new Mini this weekend which is parked right next to my classic. To each is own.
Hey Road Warrior: Cool you found a short cut to the clutch solution. Years ago I had to change the vanos seals in my 528. They said it was a 13 hour job and you had to lock the cams and crank in place. I was able to mount wrenches on the cams, carefully remove and reinstall the vanos system and get it done in about 2 hours. When you are determined (or lazy like me) you get resourceful.
Most of all, thank you for posting. The more knowledge on this site the better.
If you've never driven a classic mini, you certainly should some day. It's a whole other level of driving.
Mark Looman, Ada Michigan
1967 Austin Cooper S
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BMW MINIS.. boring.. get a real mini..a classic mini..
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GOOD NEWS!
So, I had to change the clutch on my '09 R56. I picked this Labor Day Weekend because I had 3 days.
The work is basically about the same with removing EVERYTHING off of the front of the car. I had some other stuff I wanted to address, Timing Chain and Guides, Thermostat, Water Pump, and misc. But the moral to the story is: with a floor jack and a transmission jack, I was able to R & R the transmission WITHOUT dropping the subframe. It can be done! I think it saved me tons of hours with disassembly and reassembly of the suspension. Don't let the manual and videos intimidate you, I did it and since the transmission is not very big or heavy, it was easy to manipulate to make the squeeze. Also, you don't have to buy BMW MTF LT-4 fluid at $45/quart. Valvoline MTF Synchromesh is a replacement option. But check your facts and don't take my word for it.
Happy motoring!
So, I had to change the clutch on my '09 R56. I picked this Labor Day Weekend because I had 3 days.
The work is basically about the same with removing EVERYTHING off of the front of the car. I had some other stuff I wanted to address, Timing Chain and Guides, Thermostat, Water Pump, and misc. But the moral to the story is: with a floor jack and a transmission jack, I was able to R & R the transmission WITHOUT dropping the subframe. It can be done! I think it saved me tons of hours with disassembly and reassembly of the suspension. Don't let the manual and videos intimidate you, I did it and since the transmission is not very big or heavy, it was easy to manipulate to make the squeeze. Also, you don't have to buy BMW MTF LT-4 fluid at $45/quart. Valvoline MTF Synchromesh is a replacement option. But check your facts and don't take my word for it.
Happy motoring!