2003 Mini Cooper R50

[Blackie]

You not got any indication of current flywheel condition, or have you seen some chipped teeth already?

I’ve been told it’s a good one, but I’m just nervous about dual mass flywheels, they can look good and do a while or they can just go as quick as that lol. If I’m brutally honest I’m a little unsure what to do

 

[Blackie]

Knowing me I’m probably overthinking it lol

 

[svensktoppen]

You probably are But you know that Then again, with it all out anyway it would be the right time if they're not expensive.

 

[pablo]

Didn’t think they had a DMF tbh

 

[Coog]

R53 does and R50 doesn’t IIRC.

 

[Blackie]

R53 does and R50 doesn’t IIRC.

Correct buddy and you have to use the r53 flywheel when doing the r53 6sp conversion.

 

[Lyons]

Excuse my ignorance, but is a conversion like this purely mechanical, or does the ECU need to be programmed to be made aware of a change too?

 

[Coog]

All mechanical. Imagine the only electrical connectors will be grounds and something for the Rev gauge.

 

[Ace_vaux]

Excuse my ignorance, but is a conversion like this purely mechanical, or does the ECU need to be programmed to be made aware of a change too?

With @Blackie s luck it will be a full rewire and reprogramme of the entire car

Good luck @Blackie glad to see you are getting sorted!!

 

[Blackie]

All mechanical. Imagine the only electrical connectors will be grounds and something for the Rev gauge.

Again correct buddy

 

[Blackie]

In other news Sarah starts her radiotherapy treatment today

 

[DJMCA]

Id recommend Arnica, Bio oil and buy aloe vera gel/plant. They will ease any discomfort and reduce scarring etc.

Hope all goes well mate

 

[Blackie]

Id recommend Arnica, Bio oil and buy aloe vera gel/plant. They will ease any discomfort and reduce scarring etc.

Hope all goes well mate

Oh we’re well versed with Arnica! It’s a vital part of our first aid kit at home what with four clumsy kids! but thanks as I never realised it would be needed for this.

And thanks, 15 days in stints of 5 days at a time and then hopefully out hospital runs will be significantly reduced!

 

[dh1079]

Thinking of Sarah and the rest of family buddy, just keep in mind this is another step towards remission

 

[Rover Repair]

Keep head up chum. If I'd a ramp me and you could tackle it in an evening, sadly gearboxes on a drive way are something that I stopped doing 10 years ago now. However if you go for the brakes we can tackle that together.

 

[Blackie]

Keep head up chum. If I'd a ramp me and you could tackle it in an evening, sadly gearboxes on a drive way are something that I stopped doing 10 years ago now. However if you go for the brakes we can tackle that together.

Thank you mate. The brakes are realistically spring time with the way the finances are. Like everyone else we’re noticing big changes, our electricity cost has doubled since the start of October as just one example

 

[pablo]

Looks easy!!

 

[Blackie]

Looks easy!!

Definitely looks easier on that R56 than it does on the R50/2/3’s!! Looks to be more room around the gearbox side of the engine and a lot less stripping required!

 

[pablo]

Didn’t notice it was a 56 doh! Still shouldn’t be too difficult if you have plenty of time at it.

 

[Bryan]

It's not too bad when you know the procedure.

Bumper off, battery, airbox and tray out, shaft outs, subframe down and out and gearbox off and away. I have yet to do one that hasn't needed new outer ball joints at the same time.

I'm about to start into an Indi blue one that needs a clutch on my driveway too.

 

[Coog]

Hearts of lions, gents. Did a FWD clutch once when I was in my 20’s and never again.

 

[Blackie]

It's not too bad when you know the procedure.

Bumper off, battery, airbox and tray out, shaft outs, subframe down and out and gearbox off and away. I have yet to do one that hasn't needed new outer ball joints at the same time.

I'm about to start into an Indi blue one that needs a clutch on my driveway too.

Good shout on the ball joints! Must get a pair of those as well.

Hearts of lions, gents. Did a FWD clutch once when I was in my 20’s and never again.

I did a clutch on a wee fiesta I owned 6yrs ago, that was fun. I forgot how heavy a gearbox was whilst lying under it alone!

 

[Bryan]

I did a mk6 Fiesta a few years ago. Couldn't believe how easy it was compared to the Mini. Fiesta was back on the road in 2 hours lol

If you look at the subframe on the Mini you'll see a circular ring in the middle of it. If you put the trolley jack on this it will be perfectly balanced and be very easy to drop and lift back into place.

 

[Blackie]

I did a mk6 Fiesta a few years ago. Couldn't believe how easy it was compared to the Mini. Fiesta was back on the road in 2 hours lol

If you look at the subframe on the Mini you'll see a circular ring in the middle of it. If you put the trolley jack on this it will be perfectly balanced and be very easy to drop and lift back into place.

Ah ok! Again, good to know! Is the steering knuckle as hard as the facebookers make it look to remove?

 

[salster]

that guy does all his clutches on the ground, he's nuts and going to be riddled with arthritis in a few years.