As the miles pass by ( 42K) I am left with doing some of the maintenance work on my beloved Clubman myself; not that I don't like the dealer , but $$.
Has anyone seen a service manual for the Clubman? although just about any model will probably be the same,eh? I am looking to do all the brakes and possibly change out the shocks/struts and want to know what I will be getting myself into. Thanks in advance.

 

Bentley publishing has one for 2002 to 2006 and are coming out with one for 2007 to 2011 soon.

Here is their website:

http://www.bentleypublishers.com/mini/

Dave

 

those are both very easy to do. Look up coilover instructions on M7 or Altas' website. very similar... I used them when I replaced springs.

Id also reccomend spark plugs if you havent yet... makes a great difference at 40K+

 

That was great, Dave! I went to their site and put in for notice when it becomes available.
Thanks,
Pete

 

Thanks for the advice, Adam.
Normally I don't get too anxious about these things - just dig right in - but having seen and heard of the "hidden" fasteners and such I thought I would be a bit more cautious.
Good idea about the plugs; I am starting to notice some roughness in the lower-to-mid rpm range. Did you replace with stock plugs or some other brand?

Pete

 

Just got my Bentley Service Manual. There is a lot to look at!
Price from Amazon is a lot better than retail.