Drivetrain Valve Body Replacement -2006 Cooper S Convertible
#1
09-29-2016, 09:56 AM
Valve Body Replacement -2006 Cooper S Convertible
Hello...So I recently purchased a 2006 Mini Cooper S Convertible and sold my 2008 Mini Cooper S. I knew about the Transmission issues that it has- My research concluded to replace the Valve Body, which I found on REVMAX for really good price, however, I did not find any reviews Revmax evern though there was articles from individuals that purchased it from REVMAX. Any feed back on this item and or better places to purchase from is really appreciated. Thank you.
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#2
09-29-2016, 10:12 AM
All of the posts I've seen on NAM and other forums make it seem like Revmax is the valve body to go with. People seemed to like the cost, quality, warranty, and tech support from Revmax. Search the forum for some good info on this and replacing the valve body. Here's a huge 40+ page long thread with lots of good info:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...at-80k-13.html
Here's a post from the thread which should help fine tune the valve body after replacing.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...at-80k-13.html
Here's a post from the thread which should help fine tune the valve body after replacing.
there is adjustments for your valve body, Here is a cut and paste from sonnax. The adjustments were spot on for my sons car.
There are several reasons why you may need to adjust a clutch control valve:
Clutch pack clearance may be different than OE. Always check thickness of replacement steels and frictions.
Bonded pistons may be worn, allowing clutch pressure to leak.
Sealing rings may not be sealing correctly.
Slight wear in the valve body.
The most common shift/engagement complaints are:
Delay/bump into Reverse
2-3 Flare/bump and 4-5 flare
3-4 Flare bump or 3-4 Neutral
Harsh 1-2 and sometimes 5-6
The adjustment depends on how severe the problem is:
Delay into Reverse with a small flare on the 2-3 = K3/C3 turn adjuster counterclockwise 3/4 turn.
Delay/bump into Reverse, 2-3 flare & 4-5 flare = K3/C3 turn adjuster counterclockwise 1 1/2 turns.
3-4 Slight flare = K2/C2 counterclockwise 1 turn.
3-4 Flare/bump = K2/C2 counterclockwise 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 turns.
3-4 Neutral = K2/C2 counterclockwise 2-2 1/4 turns.
Firm 1-2 with no flare = B1 clockwise 3/4 - 1 turn.
TF-60SN
There are several reasons why you may need to adjust a clutch control valve:
Clutch pack clearance may be different than OE. Always check thickness of replacement steels and frictions.
Bonded pistons may be worn, allowing clutch pressure to leak.
Sealing rings may not be sealing correctly.
Slight wear in the valve body.
The most common shift/engagement complaints are:
Delay/bump into Reverse
2-3 Flare/bump and 4-5 flare
3-4 Flare bump or 3-4 Neutral
Harsh 1-2 and sometimes 5-6
The adjustment depends on how severe the problem is:
Delay into Reverse with a small flare on the 2-3 = K3/C3 turn adjuster counterclockwise 3/4 turn.
Delay/bump into Reverse, 2-3 flare & 4-5 flare = K3/C3 turn adjuster counterclockwise 1 1/2 turns.
3-4 Slight flare = K2/C2 counterclockwise 1 turn.
3-4 Flare/bump = K2/C2 counterclockwise 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 turns.
3-4 Neutral = K2/C2 counterclockwise 2-2 1/4 turns.
Firm 1-2 with no flare = B1 clockwise 3/4 - 1 turn.
TF-60SN
#4
05-22-2017, 09:05 AM
I purchased a 2007 R52 with 49k miles. When the car warmed up shifting was harsh. Because I was within the used car warranty they had to cover the valve body. It was a fight and took over two weeks but a local place installed the part. It runs perfect now and they used the Rev Max replacement. But i only have about 1k on it since the repair
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