I have had a standard 2002 Mini with a automatic transmission with 51,000 when purchased that the CVT transmission took a dive a 62,000 miles.... Given the cost of a new transmission at $8k.... has anyone considered converting to a manual transmission???? Need advice ASAP!!!!

 

Several people have talked about doing it, but I don't think anybody has. There are some old threads about it you can search for. Apparently, the computer has to be changed too; very involved.

 

I'm getting ready to do the electronic portion of this swap soon(modifying engine harness) and will let you know how it turns out. We have a spare DMW and EWS, so programming is not going to be an issue.

 

I hope this never happens to me.
And if it does.. I hope it's still covered under the warranty when it happens..

This is like my worst nightmare.

 

FWIW, it seems you can find rebuild kits on eBay now...

 

After looking at every option you can think of and talking to six different dealers and repair shops and $6,000 later... repair was finished yesterday and best I could do was a rebuilt with a two year unlimited mile warrantee....


Anyone in Michigan that has CVT automatic transmission issues and looking for someone highly recommended fro repair work...check out

Bob's Transmission - www.bobstransmissionswmi.com
3220 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids - (616) 361-2375

They helped me through my transmission woes and are first rate people!!!!

 

How did this end up turning out?