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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 03:15 PM
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New to NAM. 05 MCS convertible 6 Speed


howdy! I've been the proud owner of an 05 MCS convertible R53 with a 6 speed manual for just over 6 weeks now. It's hot orange metallic with the midnight blue top. I have an 09 Bullitt Mustang GT and I honestly am having more fun driving the mini. It's got 128k on the odometer and had my first belt snap today! It's my first maintenance issue so I guess I'm officially part of the club!

I'm located in Santa Rosa Beach FL in case anyone wants to meet.
 

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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 03:19 PM
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Welcome to NAM, any pictures.

Be sure to check all the pulleys as when the belt brakes there is the chance that the tensioner might chew one up.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Whine not Walnuts
Welcome to NAM, any pictures.

Be sure to check all the pulleys as when the belt brakes there is the chance that the tensioner might chew one up.
Thanks for the advice! I don't have access to a garage at the moment so it's going to at Sports Motoring in Santa Rosa Beach, FL until they can help with the maintenance next Wednesday.

Do you mean photos of the car or the busted belt?
 

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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 03:25 PM
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The car of course . . . .
 
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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 03:28 PM
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A few mods and the Mustang will pull over and then try to keep up with the MINI on a good twistie road.

And from what I have been told, Cali has no twisties like we have over along the Appalachian.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 06:35 PM
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Welcome and Congrats

If the belt broke make sure you check the crank pulley as they are very common failures and very likely the cause. If so get a new ATI damper.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2018 | 05:16 AM
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Welcome to the forum
 
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Old Mar 6, 2018 | 11:10 AM
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Nice R52, Looks just like mine. Except I have a NON S. Blue top and all.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2018 | 09:50 AM
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Hi and welcome to NAM!
Congrats on your MCS vert!
 
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Old Mar 13, 2018 | 11:38 AM
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Welcome.

Nice looking R52, enjoy the sun.

Motor On!
 
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