Cooper is a 85k young R53. There are some things I know need to be done fairly soon but would appreciate some help prioritizing.

Shocks/struts (Original)
Fuel Filter (Original)
Fuel Monitor Sensor(I always keep it at a little under a half a tank as it reads so this is not a huge issue)
Wheel Sensor (The one that makes the ABS and tire pressure Lights come on)

Anything else you can think of.

Thanks for any helpful advice

 

I would try:

1. Fuel Filter, may not cost much
2. Wheel Sensor, if it fixes the ABS
3. Shocks/struts, if the tires wear uneven or the ride is getting bad

 

im not sure how involed fuel filters are, i never heard of one needing to be replaced at 86k miles, unless you have alot of crap in your fuel. i would do wheel sensors and shock/struts at the same time, wheels will be off and most of it already disassembled

 

Pelican has a good how-to on fuel filter. Not difficult.
First, I'd do all suspension bushes w/ Powerflex, new ball joints, new CHF11S PS fluid, new ATI harmonic damper, engine mounts w/ struts & sensors. It'll drive like new.

 

Completely concur with this. Change the crankshaft oil seal while you have the harmonic damper off.

 

I have replaced the lcabs with powerflex along with the ball joints. The damper was replaced with stock at around 40 or 50k. I will do the super damper at some point but want to get a bit more mileage out of this one. The front passenger motor mount was also replaced recently. Please keep the suggestions coming.

 

Looking at doing the suspension myself, and have the struts, springs, rear sway back and camber plates on standby...what bushing do I need and other parts, like bump stops (?), the seat where the spring sits, etc...05 R53.