R50/53 Stoker's Rebuild Thread
#101
350 miles nearly there…
Did the wideband couple of days ago, just put in the fancy chrome bits..
The engine light is from the "P1477" code. I have a vacuum leak somewhere..
got to take the intercooler off and have a look.. The rubber grommets for the breather tubes, on the SC air tube to the TB, aren't as tight as they should be, meaning it's a slightly loose fit..
Did the wideband couple of days ago, just put in the fancy chrome bits..
The engine light is from the "P1477" code. I have a vacuum leak somewhere..
got to take the intercooler off and have a look.. The rubber grommets for the breather tubes, on the SC air tube to the TB, aren't as tight as they should be, meaning it's a slightly loose fit..
#102
Been jammed with work (Seven days a week since before Christmas)… I haven't had time to fiddle. I have a slew of parts to go on the car, sitting in the corner of my office ") Outmotoring still have the GP Intercooler for $570, (Well, they did last week) So I jumped on that.. Stainless break lines.. M7 Grill's front and back. I managed to find a "Crome" Cravenspeed shift well cover (they didn't make very many of them) that i wanna put in..
Last edited by Stoker; 01-26-2014 at 08:18 AM.
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They may have done away with it, but I would ask. On the first kits there was a shim (approximately 1/8-3/16 thick) that went behind the pulley for proper belt alignment. It was discussed to do away with it and just redo the design of the pulley, so that might be it.
I would get a hard straight edge out and check to make sure everything is aligned. If it is a little bit off you will for sure throw belts transitioning to higher load.
I would get a hard straight edge out and check to make sure everything is aligned. If it is a little bit off you will for sure throw belts transitioning to higher load.
#110
They may have done away with it, but I would ask. On the first kits there was a shim (approximately 1/8-3/16 thick) that went behind the pulley for proper belt alignment. It was discussed to do away with it and just redo the design of the pulley, so that might be it.
I would get a hard straight edge out and check to make sure everything is aligned. If it is a little bit off you will for sure throw belts transitioning to higher load.
I would get a hard straight edge out and check to make sure everything is aligned. If it is a little bit off you will for sure throw belts transitioning to higher load.
#111
They may have done away with it, but I would ask. On the first kits there was a shim (approximately 1/8-3/16 thick) that went behind the pulley for proper belt alignment. It was discussed to do away with it and just redo the design of the pulley, so that might be it.
I know the "new" belt was harder to get on.. I did the first one on my own.. Pretty easy.. Couldn't of done it with the new belt, needed four hands..
My clutch feels amazing!! We'll see how long it last's… The whole car feels very connected..
The GP intercooler and the diverter are going on the car this weekend..
I'm waiting on the 64mm pulley before we start tuning..
#112
#113
Tore the front off the car to replace three grommets ")
I'm trying to track down the P1477 code: "Reed valve cannot open"
On the OEM supercharger intake ducting, the connectors for the vacuum tubes are quick-release couplings which work pretty well, "nice tight fit"
The rubber grommets supplied with the sprintex are a little wimpy. They tighten around the vacuum tubing by way of a bracket that "crushes" the grommet around the tube.. when pulled down all the way, the tubing is still a little loose = vacuum leak..
After trying a few fixes, before i replace the vacuum diagnostic pump, I decided to go with "thicker" grommets.. hence my day of "pit stop" practice
I was driving the car by end of business… quite pleased with myself..
We'll see if i get the code in the next couple of days..
I'm trying to track down the P1477 code: "Reed valve cannot open"
On the OEM supercharger intake ducting, the connectors for the vacuum tubes are quick-release couplings which work pretty well, "nice tight fit"
The rubber grommets supplied with the sprintex are a little wimpy. They tighten around the vacuum tubing by way of a bracket that "crushes" the grommet around the tube.. when pulled down all the way, the tubing is still a little loose = vacuum leak..
After trying a few fixes, before i replace the vacuum diagnostic pump, I decided to go with "thicker" grommets.. hence my day of "pit stop" practice
I was driving the car by end of business… quite pleased with myself..
We'll see if i get the code in the next couple of days..
#114
If you don't want it, let me know, I'll give it a good home.
#115
Well The belt and seal were a pretty easy repair, Flushed the charger with a couple of quarts of redline…
1k on the Sprintex!!
Figured out the P1477 code, rotten rubber seal on the small breather tube that "T's" into the vacuum tube under the big S/C horn. I'm ready to tune!!
But, it's gonna have to wait until I get the car back from the painters… having the rear hatch repainted… Plus, the paint job on the rear fender looks like orange peel.. Painted!!… Also, at the same time, i'm gonna have the interior console "Down tubes" painted the same color as the exterior color, should look nice..
1k on the Sprintex!!
Figured out the P1477 code, rotten rubber seal on the small breather tube that "T's" into the vacuum tube under the big S/C horn. I'm ready to tune!!
But, it's gonna have to wait until I get the car back from the painters… having the rear hatch repainted… Plus, the paint job on the rear fender looks like orange peel.. Painted!!… Also, at the same time, i'm gonna have the interior console "Down tubes" painted the same color as the exterior color, should look nice..
#118
the P1477 code is the reed valve in the Leak Detection System pump next to the fuel tank behind the passenger side rear fender trim...MINI uses a pressurized system for fuel feed and return...if the car cannot pressurize the fuel system it will throw this code...but it also comes from a loose or broken vac line or connector boot...look at all of the vac lines coming in and out of the intake manifold/supercharger/etc
or...
the pump has failed and the entire assembly will have to be pulled out...also check the vac lines back there ...because of the pressurized system if you go up any hills or altitude climbs it could cause a miss or a shutdown of the car
or...
the pump has failed and the entire assembly will have to be pulled out...also check the vac lines back there ...because of the pressurized system if you go up any hills or altitude climbs it could cause a miss or a shutdown of the car
#119
#120
Replaced my clutch slave last week..
On my third CRM, Holy Cow!! the difference is crazy! the only trouble is my hooligan twin is raising his head ")
Side note, i think i've blown out my cat ") my car sounds to good..
2K On the sprintex
Since installing the M7 Under-strut's, the car has developed a clunk while turning right, (Doesn't do it all the time, but it's annoying when when it happens) i've checked all the usual suspects, torn boot, u-bolt on steering column, pinch bolt, bearings, upper strut mounts, tie rods, nothing… (Doesn't do it on the lift) FYI everything that "could" be replaced on the subframe, has been…within the last six months...
FYI: I have the phantom grip LSD.. which works very well.. Makes the car a lot of fun to drive..
I'm wondering, anyone have an idea?…
On my third CRM, Holy Cow!! the difference is crazy! the only trouble is my hooligan twin is raising his head ")
Side note, i think i've blown out my cat ") my car sounds to good..
2K On the sprintex
Since installing the M7 Under-strut's, the car has developed a clunk while turning right, (Doesn't do it all the time, but it's annoying when when it happens) i've checked all the usual suspects, torn boot, u-bolt on steering column, pinch bolt, bearings, upper strut mounts, tie rods, nothing… (Doesn't do it on the lift) FYI everything that "could" be replaced on the subframe, has been…within the last six months...
FYI: I have the phantom grip LSD.. which works very well.. Makes the car a lot of fun to drive..
I'm wondering, anyone have an idea?…
Last edited by Stoker; 04-19-2014 at 12:20 PM.
#123
Hey stoker..which model Megan's are those? Also always meant to ask - did you rebuild the bottom end? How many miles on it? I'm approaching 100k miles and know the SC will go someday...just wondering if it will be worth going sprintex at that point. If I can justify the cost and if bottom end will hold together...
#124
Hey stoker..which model Megan's are those? Also always meant to ask - did you rebuild the bottom end? How many miles on it? I'm approaching 100k miles and know the SC will go someday...just wondering if it will be worth going sprintex at that point. If I can justify the cost and if bottom end will hold together...
When i bought it, It had 110k On the clock, 115k now..
No, I didn't rebuild the bottom, we checked the crank and the mains, couldn't find anything wrong.. it was one of the reasons i bought this car in the first place, Steve (Custom MINI shop) had already worked on the car, he knew the engine was in really good shape…(Pretty much the "only" thing in good shape, I've replaced a bunch of stuff) seem's, the engine had been properly maintained (Regularly) throughout its life. It's a California car, so rust/corrosion isn't an issue. (Not that, that's pertinent in this case)
Once i took off the M45 i didn't check it for wear (Put it in a box and forgot about it) now that i have a little time on my hands, i may go check it…
I think the M45 is a pretty darn good SC!! it occurs to me that, if your SC is in good shape, throw on a reduction pulley…
I'm not saying the Sprintex is not worth it, my Mini is a rocket ship.. If i decide to move to a smaller pulley (i have the Stock 69mm on the SC right now) next year, i know the sprintex can take it. i didn't do the 64 or the 60 cause at this point, i don't wanna do the water/meth thing, the temperature get's up into the 110's in fresno, that means my CAI will be "HOT"
Having said that, there are a couple of MINI's here, that are very quick, using the M45 W/reduction pulleys and a "Mynes" tune. It's all about the tune..
Last edited by Stoker; 05-27-2014 at 11:46 AM.
#125
Warning: this may annoy some of you ")
The main difference between the M45 and the Sprintex (As far as i can tell) is the low end torque. (Don't forget, My MINI is a 2002 with the taller gearbox)
I drove the MINI for 3 months with a 15% pulley.. It was great!!
Then i got the "bug"... At the time (Last August) the Sprintex was the only "viable" optional upgrade, that is CARB approved.
So, i went with that.. I got the GB price from Mynes..
550 injectors, wideband A/F ratio monitor, and the sprintex w/electric Water pump, and the CRM..
IMHO
In the low end, 2k to 4k RPM's the M45 doesn't really kick in.. Above 5k is where the M45 comes into its own…
The Sprintex on the other hand, "really does" deliver in the low RPM range, It's smooth as heck! all the way up to 7400.
There is no "waiting" to get to second gear..
We spent Saturday driving each others cars.. "Everyone" of those guys couldn't believe how much better the low end was in my car …. (i'm on my 8th tune, so i'm pretty happy with the car)
We kinda have a "test track" by the shop, construction began, They built the roads, then ran out of money ")
I hate to say this but, those guys are missing out… I love my Sprintex….
The main difference between the M45 and the Sprintex (As far as i can tell) is the low end torque. (Don't forget, My MINI is a 2002 with the taller gearbox)
I drove the MINI for 3 months with a 15% pulley.. It was great!!
Then i got the "bug"... At the time (Last August) the Sprintex was the only "viable" optional upgrade, that is CARB approved.
So, i went with that.. I got the GB price from Mynes..
550 injectors, wideband A/F ratio monitor, and the sprintex w/electric Water pump, and the CRM..
IMHO
In the low end, 2k to 4k RPM's the M45 doesn't really kick in.. Above 5k is where the M45 comes into its own…
The Sprintex on the other hand, "really does" deliver in the low RPM range, It's smooth as heck! all the way up to 7400.
There is no "waiting" to get to second gear..
We spent Saturday driving each others cars.. "Everyone" of those guys couldn't believe how much better the low end was in my car …. (i'm on my 8th tune, so i'm pretty happy with the car)
We kinda have a "test track" by the shop, construction began, They built the roads, then ran out of money ")
I hate to say this but, those guys are missing out… I love my Sprintex….
Last edited by Stoker; 05-27-2014 at 12:47 PM.