Mini cooper 2001 2006 changing transmission fluid in the 6 speed manual. Cvt to 6speed manual getrag gearbox swap mini cooper forum. This excerpt comes from graham robson s new mini a book about the origins of the new mini. I swap my cvt transmission for a 6 speed manual transmission. Bmw issued a recall of 20052006 models of its mini cooper and cooper s and its 20052007 mini cooper convertible and cooper s.
It has developed an intermittent transmission problem once the vehicle has warmed up after about 10 minutes driving. That transmission is the number one reason by far the r50 r52 r53 20022006 minis got a reputation for high breakdown and repair costs. While i was ensured this was a getrag 6speed for a 2006 cooper, i should. Hi i have a 2012 mini cooper s manual transmission. The manual transmission wasnt the best ive ever used, but once you get use to it s weight and spacing, you can hustle it pretty good.
This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the automotive industry to keep your vehicle perform. Like many modern automatic transmissions, mini has stated the fluid in the 6speed automatic transmission is good for the life of the vehicle. The aisin transmission in the mini cooper s and 2 gen models is better than the cvt model but they also have a harsh shift issue that is attributed to the valve body. The front mounted transverse configuration was a major design challenge when it came to the length of the enginegearbox unit. Used mini cooper with manual transmission for sale cargurus. With quite a few otherwise good early automatic mini s around now with an expensive failed cvt transmission, this info may hopefully mean some can become a viable manual conversion project cvt to 6 speed manual getrag swap on nam. He stayed later than he expected to get the job done. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of mini cooper based on all problems reported for the cooper. Jun 07, 2011 mini cooper r55, r56, r57 20072011 radiator support service position placement diy repair duration. Cvt to 6 speed getrag swap north american motoring quote. If your mini cooper has been out of commission for a while now due to a transmission issue, then buying a mini cooper transmission. It is very handy to have the bentley service manual on hand in case you. Fuel filler neck 02 s fuel filler door 06 cooper side skirts 06 cooper hub caps for 15 steelies rear calipers 02 s door glass 02 passenger side glass is out of. Mk2 mini cooper shown here are the four screws that hold down the air filter cover on the mk2 mini cooper s green arrows.
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Mini automatic to manual conversion basic information. I have a 2006 cooper s convertible with automatic transmission. How to change 6 speed automatic transmission fluid. Drivetrain r53 mini cooper s automatic to manual conversion.
I have a 2004 mini cooper with an automatic transmission. Manual transmission have the mini transported with a tow truck. Four problems related to transmission gear slipping have been reported for the 2006 mini cooper s. We carry a wideranging catalog of used mini transmissions for all applications including gas. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with. Mini cooper s s from 2002 to 2006 are super charged. Cooper cooper s congratulations on your new mini this owner s manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. While accelerating from a stop or a slow crawl the transmission will not shift up and instead shift into neutral. I have a 2006 mini s with a 6speed automatic transmission.
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. Wmw has done more cvt conversions than anyone and we have this down to a science. I have a 2002 r50 justa cooper and am finishing the gearbox swap, the shitty midland boxogears is now on the floor and a nice cooper s 6 speed getrag. Continuously variable transmission with manual mode. If you have a dead cvt trans and dont want to spend the big bucks replacing it with another junk cvt trans at 00, this is a kit for you. The origins of the mini cooper 5speed manual motoringfile. If you have a dead cvt trans and dont want to spend the big bucks replacing it with another. Learn how the first generation mini differed from the original mini and how it changed. Used 2006 mini cooper for sale with photos cargurus. The 2006 mini cooper has 6 nhtsa complaints for the power train.
I was told it could be a sensor, or another electrical related issue. Then, when the cooper s derivative came along, the r65 couldnt cope with its increased torque, and bmw had to choose a 6speed getrag gearbox after all i think this is pretty fascinating insight considering that there have been various reports on some mini forums about a rash of manual transmission failures in coopers. Mini cooper r50 cvt convert to 6 speeds manual gearbox youtube. We have a 2006 mini s with a 6speed automatic transmission. We have 22 2006 mini cooper s vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 4 1owner cars, and 29 personal use cars. Mini cooper transmission swap from auto to manualhow hard. Im not comfortable replacing it with a used transmission. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 mini cooper s based on all problems reported for the 2006 cooper s. May 10, 2010 i found a 2002 mini cooper for sale with a broken transmission problem is it s 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 my question. Mini cooper engine removal time challenge r53 20022006 cooper s.
My 2006 mini cooper automatic transmission wont shift. Recommended type of transmission oil for mini cooper. While accelerating from a stop or a slow crawl the transmission. Mini cooper transmission swap from auto to manualhow. We carry a wideranging catalog of used mini transmissions for all applications including gas and diesel engines.
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The classic mini coopers with automatic transmissions have unique engine blocks you cant just swap out the blocks from one to the other the. I have just stared my conversion on a 2006 mini cooper s from automatic to 6 speed manual. I found a 2002 mini cooper for sale with a broken transmission problem is it s 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. I have a 2006 mini s with an aisin 6speed automatic transmission. 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 vehicle s specifications. Classic mini automatic to manual gearbox swap youtube. Mini cooper 2006, automatic transmission manual shaft repair sleeve by national. Or, click here to view all available manual transmission fluids. Fixing the weak link getrag 6speed swap for mini cooper. I have been told the differential is going out and the transmission has to be replaced.
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