Hi,

My name is Mark and I just joined the Mini family about a month ago. I purchase a 2004 R53 Chili Red which needs some upgrading. I am Air Force stationed at Travis AFB and loves to wrench on cars, but completely new to Minis.

I am planning to swap out my SC pulley, crank pulley and belts since they are super old. I was wondering if there are any kind experience members in the bay that would like to help me out. I can pretty much do it all just need someone who's done it before to watch over me and give pointers so i don't mess anything up.

Offering a case of beer and new Mini companion ship. Consider it helping out a veteran for Veteran's day. PM me!

 

Welcome!

If you don't already have it the Bentley manual for the MINI is the de-facto bible of how-to wrench on the car.
http://www.bentleypublishers.com/min...2002-2006.html

Also, if you are doing any work with the belt you'll need one of these special tools. Without it, it's virtually impossible to release the tensioner.
http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...oner_tool.html

Good luck with everything and have FUN!

 

thanks for all the pointers, I don't have the manual but there are some good diy's on soopercooper and plan on using that. Thanks again

 

Did you get the pulleys done? There's a few of us in the south bay looking to do this soon....

 

Hey guys, i did get it done, but i'm up to lending a hand if ya'll need. I also got that stupid tensioner tool too so it'll help. let me know