There are more ways to fix things then there are things to fix. Some better than others, some cheaper...I personally appreciate everyone's input...in the end it gives me options of quality, longevity and $$ savings. It is my choice in the end. Motor On.

 

Thread Re-Opened. You are allowed to express a difference of opinion, you are not allowed to attack others in the process of doing so. In the interest of full disclosure, there were posts removed due to their inability to be respectful that explained concerns over the methods described in the OP. The removal is not a condoning of any particular method, but purely a function of action taken to respond to those individuals who failed to express themselves in a respectful manner. Also several posts were removed of those who were piling onto the off topic personal attack tangents, please keep the technical threads on topic, and go to the OT forum if you wish to wander way off of the technical side of things (and those post must be respectful as well).

 

I have access to a high speed high heat turbine oil. I changed my sc oil at 60000 miles. Now at 130000 with 17% pully. Only side effect is it seemed to make sc a lil quiter. If anyone is interested in the oil pm me. It comes in 55 gallon barrels but I might be able to package it in small bottles

QUOTE=Martin Brenneke;4017947]By using 90 weight oil in supercharger might you not have to change it out and use the Gm or eaton special oil. Will 90 weight work as well as the special oil? just asking.[/QUOTE]

 

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Maybe you have some lube to make our Minis last longer too?

 

8 month update, actually. Car just turned 140k (5k since top end and SC rebuild), no problems. The mileage is a little light since I travel for work a lot, but so far, so good.

 

I'm not saying I did it the right way, far from it. I did it my way (cue Sinatra). I also don't have any plans on selling the car. It's paid off and it runs for cheap, plus I'm a rock-it-til-the-wheels-fall-off kinda guy. But from further on in the thread, caveat emptor. I've been burned by that in the past (****ing Hyundai) and have learned from it.

Correct repair is obviously to take it to Mini and have them replace the supercharger.

 

Great write up. I rebuilt the engine on my 06 R53 after I bought the car for $500 (short story). I rebuilt the head and tore down the SC, fortunately everything was in good shape so I replaced the oil with the recommended GM stuff. I love your IDGAS*** attitude. If it makes sense do it! By the way I used a screw driver too...


Randy

 

This is an old thread and while I see your point of view here, nothing the OP suggests that he is doing the repair as a how-to, or as a 'how-to so you can sell it immediately' type scenario for an 'unsuspecting buyer'. In fact he said if it lasts til 200K it's a win, which implies he's not getting rid of it, but rather keeping his baby working. I am glad he posted, and was honest in his trials and tribulations.

For me, 6 years later with a new to me R53, posts like the OP's are invaluable.

 

Agree!

As I currently have the supercharger death rattle, I have been researching my repair options because just walking away from the car is not an option - it's otherwise in fantastic condition for a 17 year old, 157k mile car. Posts like this are helpful as I found information somewhere that the drive gear at rear of the supercharger is not available and OP was able to get that gear so that's helpful.