Come find a great deal on used mini convertibles in your area today. The most spacious and versatile mini ever, with our most advanced technology to date. In 2001, the new generation of the mini was introduced with hatchhardtop models including the cooper and cooper s. This classic mini cooper upgrade puts a modern honda vtec engine into classic mini. The john cooper works mini cooper produces 2 bhp thanks to a replacement highcompression gasflowed cylinder head and new free. Drivetrain cooper s r53 mini cooper s automatic to manual conversion hi everyone. Jqs 1998 rover mpi mini cooper s conversion duration.
Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 440 cooper s models nationwide. Can you convert a base mini cooper 2007 20 to a cooper s. I understand that an authorized bmw dealership may contact me with offers or information about their products and services. Its very nice of volkswagen to make the clutch pedal assembly modular so that its easy to changeover to a manual. This kit allows you to fit the honda b series engine into your mini without any external body modifications. Mini 19592000 automatic to manual conversion basic information. This diagnostic guide will help guide you through troubleshooting issues with the continuously variable automatic transmission, which 1st generation mini coopers are equipped with. The mini hatch also known as mini cooper, mini one, or simply the mini, is a threedoor or five. Parts list for mini cooper cvt to manual transmission conversion mini cooper 6 speed swap r50 transmission problems cvt to 6. Mar 18, 2010 i am thinking about converting to a 5 speed manual tranny. I am thinking about converting to a 5 speed manual tranny. Bmw automatic to 5speed transmission conversion bavarian.
Cooper cooper s congratulations on your new mini this owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. A worldclass twinpower turbo engine paired with the instant boost of an electric motor delivers unstoppable power, eall4 allwheel drive and the range to venture well beyond the everyday. Theyre very temperamental to system change just replacing the transmission from auto to manual requires a full tune for everything to accept the manual. Convert nissan patrol gu zd30 and td42 manual to 5 speed tiptronic automatic. This automobile has a 3 door hatchback body style with a front positioned engine powering the front wheels. Mini factory replacement 5speed manual transmission. Mini cooper transmission swap from auto to manualhow. If youre looking for durable replacement parts, autozone has you covered. I instruct mini usa, a division of bmw of north america, llc to provide my information to an authorized mini dealership. Its highly recommended that the transmission fluid be changed every 45,000 miles.
For the 1st generation mini cooper nons models including 20022004 r50 hardtop. It develops 114 bhp 116 ps85 kw of power at 6000 rpm, and maximum torque of 149 nm. For 20022008 mini cooper flywheel conversion valeo 93198zr 2003 2005 2004 2007. Cvt to 6 speed conversation puget sound mini motoring club. Classic mini automatic to manual gearbox swap youtube.
Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Is there any difference in that between the automatic transmission and. It is not a step by step description of all the possible combinations you may run into, but it gives a good overview. This product is made of highquality materials to serve you for years to come. All adapters retain use of original clutch and fit hpev ac35 and up, warp and adc motors. Ive heard that the mini cooper has a lot of mechanical issues, and requires alot of maintanence. If your mini is due for one, save some money by doing it yourself. Mini cooper 2001 find out the correct alloy wheel fitment, pcd, offset and such specs as bolt pattern, thread sizethd, center borecb for mini cooper 2001. The automatic transmission had major problems and the manual transmission was weak.
Q i have a 89 635csi electronic automatic tranny with the sport, econo 321 selector. Its 4 cylinder, double overhead camshaft supercharged engine has 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 1. A the earlier model bmws are relatively straight forward to convert from an automatic transmission to a manual transmission. Mini cooper s r52 r53 front outer 2x manual trans axle boot kit for cv joint o fits. Cooper clutch sets best clutch set for mini cooper. Cvt to 6spd manual transmission conversion kit for r50 and r52 mini cooper non s with automatic trans. The cooper s came with a 6speed getrag g285 manual or an aisin. A convertible version was introduced in 2004, with the second generation following in 2008. 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.
Mini cooper 2001, sae 0w30 synthetic motor oil, 1 liter 1. In 2001, mini started production on a new incarnation of the car. For a little more oomph, look for the mini cooper s and its 2. In 1994 bmw acquired the mini and set out to redesign the car to fit with bmw standards and started the production of the mini. Vtec b series engine conversion kit for mini cooper mini mania. Jcw tuning kits and factory models mini wiki fandom. Unlock the hidden potential of your 2001 mini cooper that has been waiting to be released.
Mini cooper engine removal time challenge r53 20022006 cooper s. Wmw has done more cvt conversions than anyone and we have this down to a science. Converting a vehicle with an automatic transmission to a manual is usually not particularly costeffective, nor is it particularly easy. 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. How to convert an automatic to manual transmission mobil.
Automatic to manual transmission swap cj pony parts. In 2004 they changed the look of those models as well as introduced the convertible version. The cooper s is a front wheel drive hatchback automobile with a front located engine, sold by mini. See good deals, great deals and more on a 2001 mini cooper. Read on for the most common problems and solutions. Im a big fan of manual transmissions in smaller cars and sports cars, but i can understand why some people like an auto. This unit musters power and torque figures of 160 bhp 162 ps119 kw at 6000 rpm and 210 nm 155 lbft21. The mini hatch stylised as mini hatch, or mini hardtop in the us, also known as mini cooper, mini one, or simply the mini, is a threedoor or five door hatchback first introduced in late 2000, with a second generation launched in 2006 and a third generation model launched in 2014. Download your free pdf file of the 2003 mini cooper on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. Truecar has over 887,295 listings nationwide, updated daily. 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.
However, it may not be so fun when youre having issues with the mini cooper clutch kit. Dec 18, 2015 rover mini cooper sport classic 2001 final year. Rodney from wholesale automatics explains what is involved in converting a vehicle from manual to automatic something that is becoming more popular with some of the. The mtb2 series was designed to install hondas bseries dohc engines into the classic mini 19592000, upgrading the classic minis a.
This unit features double overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 4 valves per cylinder. The oil cooler and torque converter are common parts you may want to. How much would it cost to convert a manual mini cooper s to. In order to do the conversion, what parts would i need to do that, can you list all the necessary parts for me, please. What is the maintanence difference between the automatic and manual transmissions on mini cooper s. Designed using stateoftheart technology and with customers in mind. Official workshop manual service repair mini cooper s convertible 2001 2006 see more like this. Ive got an 06 mcs manual and i couldnt imagine having it any other way. This owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle.
Complete auto transmissions for mini cooper for sale ebay. Some adapter plates may have more or less bolt holes than your make and model of vehicle. Cvt to 6 speed conversation puget sound mini motoring. Mini 19592000 automatic to manual conversion basic. Mini owners and service manual access your manual mini usa. The entrylevel of the 2019 mini cooper is built with a 1. There will likely be some expense involved in changing from manual to automatic transmission, but the benefits will continue to reward you for some time to come long after the. View and download mini cooper cooper s manuals for free. Vtec b series engine conversion kit for mini cooper. Apr 10, 2010 im a big fan of manual transmissions in smaller cars and sports cars, but i can understand why some people like an auto. Honestly, ive yet to locate all 7 modules above, so i continue to peruse the bentley manual in hopes of gaining a greater knowledge of this r50 mini. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information. I love doing these conversions, but your 01m can be fixed. 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.
Page 160 mini convertible cooper cooper s john cooper works curb weight, ready for travel, with all optional extras manual transmission lbskg 2,7451,245 2,8551,295 2,8771,305 automatic transmis lbskg 2,8221,280 2,9211,325 sion approved gross weight manual transmission lbskg 3,5601,615. Your mini cooper is a sporty convertible thats a lot of fun to drive and be seen in. More than one vehicle 5 out of 5 stars 2 product ratings 2 product ratings mini cooper s r52 r53 front outer 2x manual trans axle boot kit for cv joint o. 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. Drivers only for this dominant and agile 2009 mini cooper clubman john cooper works. S i believe the parts may be more cheaperbut you know better i did a conversion on my fwd pulsar and the parts list was. The original mini was produced by the british motor corporation and successors starting in 1959. The front mounted transverse configuration was a major design challenge when it came to the length of the enginegearbox unit.
Is there any difference in that between the automatic transmission and the manual one. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. 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. New valeo clutch, flywheel,throwout bearing kit new 6spd trans cv axles used manual clutchbrake pedal. Can you change a manual transmission to automatic in a vehicle. Savor quick shifting from the manual transmission paired with this impressive turbocharged gas 4cyl 1. Pls can i get this manual to automatic conversion for my 2001 audi a6. This is the gs565bh transmission also known as the midlands unit. The second generation convertible was unveiled at the detroit auto show. The team of designers working on the 2001 mini had finished the fullsized.
Between 2001 and 2006 they produced the one, one d, cooper, and cooper s hatchback models. If anyone has done this, what did you do for a work around on the shift interlock cable circuit on the cvtsection 3208, bottom of the page in the bentley service manual 2002 2006. Mini cooper transmission swap from auto to manualhow hard. Mini automatic to manual co nversion 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. What should you do when youre stuck with an automatic transmission on your vintage muscle car, and you really want a manual. No need in extending your classic mini for this swap.
1344 419 1464 336 12 1040 1547 288 1292 798 399 1438 434 34 111 1095 365 1340 1371 1215 1 1473 691 310 78 84 270 1489 78 581 398 1443 60 263 847 968 487 995 380 571 1179 926 945 907 1249