Does anyone know if the tool used for the belt replacement in the cooper-nonS is the same tool used for the 'cooperS'? Thanks
JR

 

No it is not...the cooper S tool has two dowels sticking out to engage the tensioner assembly versus the "V" shape of the Non s tool

 

Does anyone know a vendor that sells the tool for a standard 04 Cooper ?

All I find online are for the S

 

I understand the Cooper engine uses a standard serpentine belt tool, availabel from most stores. I have a K-D version purchased from thetoolwarehouse.net (although I haven't had need to try it on a MC yet). I'll have our MCc in the garage tomorrow evening and I'll try to remember to test it.

 

hey i just made a post about this
check it out for a good link

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-belt-r50.html

 

I just used the square end of a long ratchet in teh sqare hole to do it.

 

Me too. It's a tight fit but a Craftsman ratchet fit right in there and works fine.

 

Where are u placing the ratchet to use it as the tensioner tool, the comment about putting the square end in the square hole.???

 

Here's a neat trick. Use a 3/8 drive breaker bar, the head is smaller than a ratchet head making it easier for you.

 

Or if you want a dedicated serp tool

http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...tine+belt+tool

 

That harbor freight tool is nice, but doesn't work well. Since the handle is so long it usually hits the motor mount before you have enough tension off the belt to lock the tensioner in place.

 

Very true. I used a loaner tool identical to the Harbor Freight tool to do mine, and actually ended up having to come up from underneath through the wheel well in order to move the tensioner enough.

 

Baum Tools has both R50 & R53 Tension Levers.
They have a website.

 

Interesting stuff - here are their MINI specialty tools:
http://www.baumtools.com/pdf/Mini_Tools_090909.pdf

 

I hate bringing this up since its an old thread, but I have to remove the serpentine belt in my 2004 cooper s and was wondering where to fit the 3/8 drive breaker bar. I'm really trying to avoid buying a tool since I'll be getting rid of my car soon, was wondering if I could pull it off without it.