Cvt to 6spd manual transmission conversion kit for r50 and r52 mini cooper non s with automatic trans. It is not a step by step description of all the possible combinations you may run into, but it gives a good overview. More expensive models like the bmw m3, the porsche 911, and the jaguar. The origins of the mini cooper 5speed manual motoringfile. Automatic to manual transmission swap cj pony parts. Renowned for its solid, crisp feel, the 6speed manual getrag gearbox helps deliver an exceptionally exhilarating drive and makes it easy to keep your mini in its peak powerband. If you are talking about a real manual transmission with manual shift and clutch then the clutch may also need to be connected to the computer. Classic mini 19592000 automatic to manual conversion basic. The fundamental difference between a cvt and a conventional automatic transmission is the cvt has no gear sets other than reverse.
Mini cooper transmission solenoids, sensors, switches. The 2007 mini cooper has 4 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Squirreled away on its main website since 2011 is a little tongueincheek section devoted to getting manualshifting newbies gliding from gear to. Automatic transmission for 2006 mini cooper mini parts. Mini automatic to manual conversion basic information revised feb 24, 2010 the following is an overview of the steps to convert a mini from an automatic transmission to one with a manual transmission gearbox. Mini automatic to manual conversion basic information revised feb 24, 2010 the following is an overview of the steps to convert a mini from an automatic transmission to one with a manual transmissiongearbox. May 10, 2010 i found a 2002 mini cooper for sale with a broken transmissionproblem is its an autoim a sporty girl and i love my manual carsso i was wondering just how much it would be to swap ithow much work would have to be done and how much you think itd cost on averagejust a guess pleaseid have to buy a transmission and it seems like they cost about the same, manual or auto.
Jun 04, 2015 mini cooper transmission failure problems with the automatic transmissions were a notorious problem for these cars. Even though the automatic transmission is advertised as sealed for life, our technicians recommend the automatic transmission fluid be replaced every 30,000 miles with only the approved mini bmw fluid. And if you want to drive a manualequipped bmw, it wont save you any. The 2014 mini cooper received an ncap safety rating of 45, which is a strong rating but just short of exceptional. The worst complaints are gears wont engage, sputtering. While driving my car began to hesitate when going into gear.
Mini cooper transmission failure problems with the automatic transmissions were a notorious problem for these cars. This week weve got our hands on the cooper s with the sixspeed manual gearbox, which is connected to a twinscroll turbocharged 2. Its a little know secret that the manual transmission in the jcw clubman and countryman which uses the version of the b48 that outputs 258 ft. While you cant easily turn a manual transmission in a car into an automatic. However, many enthusiasts have discovered that changing the fluid every 50k miles not only helps the longevity of the transmission, but also smooths gear changes. New valeo clutch, flywheel,throwout bearing kit new 6spd trans cv axles used manual clutchbrake pedal. Used mini cooper s automatic for sale used cars gumtree. Mini cooper transmission swap from auto to manualhow hard. The rpms go all the way up, but the car will not go. Our 2004 mini cooper transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee. Full part out of a running r56 mini, everything must go. Toyota jws 3309type tiv, vag g055025a2, ford wssm2c924a semisynthetic for automatic transmissions. Its a 6 speed manual vs the previous years 20022006 which were 5 speed manuals. The 1st gen cvt r50 was the worst of all of them and bmw and mini were the subject of a class action lawsuit forcing mini to cover the transmissions under warranty for 8 years or 150,000 miles whichever comes first.
Im not comfortable replacing it with a used transmission as i have learned that this is a common problem for this model. Mini 19592000 automatic to manual conversion basic. Which is better for a mini cooper an automatic or manual. Mini cooper automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts. Mini cooper 2006, automatic transmission manual shaft repair sleeve by national. Manual transmission clutch start switch by beck arnley. So if you have a dead cvt trans and are wanting to convert it to a manual but not shipping your car to us in atlanta you will need us to reprogram your mini after you swap out all the parts. Indicator and warning lamps warning triangle firstaid kit jumpstarting ignition lock starting the engine multifunction steering wheel mfl. Mini owners and service manual access your manual mini usa. Beginning with motorcycle parts in 1914 and transitioning to import vehicles in the. The engine blocks of an automatic mini and a manual gearbox mini are not interchangeable. Im wondering if 2009 s model has cvt transmsission, or if i should be aware of any known problems. There are many mini coopers available to choose from on gumtree, starting from as low as under.
Mini cooper transmission problems the mini 5speed gearbox gs565bh found in the cooper models nons built between 2001 and july 2004 is commonly referred to as the r65 or midlands 5speed gearbox the front mounted transverse configuration was a major design challenge when it came to the length of the enginegearbox unit. The origins of the mini cooper 5speed manual by mf staff 17 years ago with the decision just announced that mini will be switching from the midland r65 5speed in the current cooper to a new 5speed getrag transmission i thought id offer some background information on why the midland unit was chosen originally. Please make sure to read the transmission description below and in particular match the engine size, fitting notes and number of speed when applicable with your vehicles specifications. Those are not real minis just a high priced bmw bring my wallet in a small package. Driving a stick, you feel a connection to your car that is difficult to reproduce with an. Automatic and manual transmissions both require a coupling device, a piece of equipment that is used to connect and disconnect the. Mini owners manual automobile mini cooper, mini cooper s. Mini cooper tf60sn transmission repair, rebuild or. Transmission fluid leaks on the road or in your driveway are red flags that demand attention. Mini cooper transmission problems the mini 5speed gearbox gs565bh found in the cooper models nons built between 2001 and july 2004 is commonly referred to as the r65 or midlands 5speed gearbox. Fits the following models with the automatic transmission. Wmw has done more cvt conversions than anyone and we have this down to a science. Also i agree 100% the new engine is much more refined than the old one in the base car i mean. Is it possible to convert a car with a manual transmission to an.
Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for mini cooper when. Bmw offered an smg sequential manual gearbox transmission in 1997, which. Transmission is different based on production dates and model cooper vs. A sevenspeed automatic transmission is standard in all but the jcw, which has an eightspeed automatic.
What about pedals and the associated underdash linkage. Some vehicles come with several transmission choices and could be very confusing. I found a 2002 mini cooper for sale with a broken transmissionproblem is its an autoim a sporty girl and i love my manual carsso i was wondering just how much it would be to swap ithow much work would have to be done and how much you think itd cost on averagejust a guess pleaseid have to buy a transmission and it seems like they cost about the same. Cvt failures in the mini cooper are often associated with a faulty or failed internal belt. The main types of transmissions are automatic and manual. Shortly thereafter the car would no longer go or go into gear. I have found no information indicating that the generation 2. Jul 18, 2014 this week weve got our hands on the cooper s with the sixspeed manual gearbox, which is connected to a twinscroll turbocharged 2. Mini 2 door hardtop mini cooper, cooper s, jcw mini usa. Dump it fast, and learn how to use a manual transmission, get a manual transmissioned mini.
With the decision just announced that mini will be switching from the midland r65 5speed in the current cooper to a new 5speed getrag transmission i thought id offer some background information on why the midland unit was chosen originally. The cooper, cooper s and john cooper works hardtop 2 door models feature the potent twinpower turbo punch of these awardwinning precision engines. The worst manual mini sells is still better than an auto. This excerpt comes from graham robsons new mini a book about the origins of the new mini and the development process. I have been told the differential is going out and the transmission has to be replaced. The mini cooper manual made by getrag, is an amazing transmission. Swapping to a stick in a vintage car is generally a straightforward operation. Even though the automatic transmission is advertised as sealed for life, our technicians recommend the automatic transmission fluid be replaced every 30,000 miles with only the approved minibmw fluid. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for mini cooper when you shop the largest online selection at. Here we list the pros and cons of a manual versus an automatic transmission and.
Aug 29, 2016 2002 mini cooper cvt transmission removal part 1 duration. Manual transmission 2003 mini cooper is a manual transmission every a sealed for life transmission. But ive heard some issues with automatic transmission being time bomb, especially the cvt transmission. The automatic transmission used on minis from 20032006 is known as a constant velocity transmission or cvt. New valeo clutch, flywheel,throwout bearing kit new 6spd trans cv axles used manual. What should you do when youre stuck with an automatic transmission on your vintage muscle car. On sportier cooper s models, our sixspeed steptronic sport automatic transmission comes with paddle shifters. The front mounted transverse configuration was a major design challenge when it came to the length of the enginegearbox unit. Drivetrain r53 mini cooper s automatic to manual conversion. Complete auto transmissions for mini cooper for sale ebay. The manual transmission base cars arent available yet but i did drive the new automatic, and its really a great unit with the paddle shifter. Does 2009 mini cooper s have cvt automatic transmission. If you are talking about a 6speed with electronic shifting steering paddles etc. You can connect an external audio device such as a cd or.
Advance auto parts has 7 different automatic transmission fluid for your vehicle, ready for shipping or instore pick up. More than one vehicle ships with 90 day part replacement warranty. Aug, 2008 the mini cooper manual made by getrag, is an amazing transmission. New listing mini cooper manual transmission 5 speed fits.
Bmw mini cooper r50 automatic gearbox transmission oil cooler line pipe 1503092. Mini 19592000 automatic to manual conversion basic information. Jun 03, 2014 the allnew, thirdgeneration 2014 mini cooper threedoor hatchbacknow called hardtop by mini sports a longer nose, a new 1. While there is no hard evidence on the reason for premature belt failure, many believe that sticking to a regular fluid maintenance schedule is the key to success. Mini cooper transmission swap from auto to manualhow. Access a large inventory of quality used 2004 mini cooper transmissions online. Dont risk your vehicles performance instead, head to your neighborhood autozone when you have mini cooper automatic transmission repair needs. Please text with your inquiries at 2898383002 might fit any other mini cooper s. How to convert an automatic to manual transmission mobil. Mini cooper transmission replacement maintenancerepairs. Cooper r50 automatic gearbox transmission oil cooler line pipe 1503092. Use the cable that was in the automatic car and make sure you connect it to the gearbox before the new.
Like many modern automatic transmissions, mini has stated the fluid in the 6speed automatic transmission is good for the life of the vehicle. When it comes to your mini cooper, you want parts and products from only trusted brands. A sixspeed manual transmission is standard and a sixspeed automatic is available. For one hundred years, beckarnley has been providing premium oe quality parts for vehicles. Manual transmission parts for mini cooper for sale ebay. In some cases, it can be comparatively subtle, perhaps as a slightly rough shift up or down, but in others they may experience loud bumping and rattling that makes them feel as if their car is about to come apart. This owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle.