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Went to see a 2002 mcs with a new engine but the seller stood me up. Was pissed and drove home, enroute I get an alert for a 2005 mcs with a clutch pedal on the floor. Smoker's car and not too well cared for. 161K miles but the body looked good. Some paint flaking around the passenger fog light. Had to jump the car to get it to start up, but could not drive it due to the clutch pedal issue. No codes on the OBDII reader. History from the owner is that it was fine, no clutch slippage but one day the clutch went to the floor as he was driving. Able to drive another 5-10 miles home parked it and now wants to sell. Guy tells me it is the clutch and will be expensive to fix about $2000. I tell him it is more like $3k at the dealer. It has about 5-6 very small door dings and some paint flaking around the passenger's fog lights, both drivings lights have cracks in the glass, and the antenna is broken. Headliner is falling down. Plugs and wires were changed 30K miles ago. Does have new tires, all-season Goodyears :(
228 Sports Suspension Settings Plus
255 Sports Leather Steering Wheel
262 Head Airbag
385 Lt/aly Wheels/x-lite
441 Smokers Package
470 Child Seat Isofix Attachment
481 Sport Seats F Driver/front Passenger
493 Storage Compartment Package
546 Revolution Counter
563 Lights Package
657 Radio Boost
736 Second Radio Remote Control Key
823 Hot Climate Version
845 Acoustic Belt Warning
853 Language Version English
876 Radio Frequency 315 Mhz
992 Number Plate Attachement Management
Options
1CA Selection Cop Relevant Vehicles
210 Dynamic Stability Control (dsc)
249 Multi-function For Steering Wheel
3AB Body Coloured Mirror Caps
319 Integrated Universal Remote Control
381 Roof In Body Colour
4AA Roof Lining Anthracite
403 Glas Roof, Electric
429 Interior Surface, Anthracite
450 Height Adjustment F Front Passenger Seat
5AA Rear Fog Lamp
520 Foglights
522 Xenon Light
534 Automatic Air Conditioning
550 On-board Computer
609 Navigation System Professional
645 Radio Control Us
650 Cd Player
674 Hifi Loudspeaker System Harman Kardon
692 Cd Changer I-bus Preparation
8SP Cop Control
895 Additional Ventilator
9AA External Skin Protection
925 Shipping Protection Package
We agree on a price and I tow dolly it home, what a miserable experience. Pull the battery to get it on a trickle charger. Looks like the battery has been for a swim.
Some of its issues are a failed passenger engine mount, coolant reservoir leaks, drivers seat torn, generally smelly, dirty smoker's car, both strut mounts failed, failed lower engine mount, and an oil leak on the passenger's side (possibly from OFHG) as the oil cooler looks pretty clean). Both inner cv boots have oil on them but I think it is oil spray from some where else.
Don't really like the hot air induction
Most likely the culprit of the clutch pedal on the floor
Old oil leak from the crank position o-ring. Seem pretty dry now, will leave it alone
Majority of the oil leak is superior to this area, which makes me believe the OFHG
Valve cover gasket is probably leaking
Also have this sound possibly coming from the PS pump. For sure not the serpentine belt which looks pretty new.
Very nice find for the price. You say you received an alert. Is this from craigslist? I was doing this for Land Rover Discovery's for a while until there is not much profit in them now. Found plenty that always needed a head gasket. Thanks for this great story and I'm sure this Mini will come around.
Very nice find for the price. You say you received an alert. Is this from craigslist? I was doing this for Land Rover Discovery's for a while until there is not much profit in them now. Found plenty that always needed a head gasket. Thanks for this great story and I'm sure this Mini will come around.
Yes, I got it off craigslist. Not looking to profit on this car. I've got five kids and this is for another who will be 15 next year. I've got a 13 yo tom boy who wants to go into engineering and I want to get her a lifted truck. She is very petite so it would be fun to put her in a "monster truck."
Hi RUPNOK,
I think you have a good find there and I am glad you are saving it! I do the same thing and have saved about 14 of a variety of 2004 to 2010's.
I am a gen one guy and want to see them on the road for a very long time.
It looks like the clutch is a cheap repair!
2005 and 2006 models are my faves. Keep us posted on your work!
Thanks for taking up the torch!
ps. One important aspect of the battery, is it needs to be a high quality one. These cars are so dependent on a good stable battery. Also there is a clogged drain on the right side. It is a rubber plug with a small drain hole, that always clogs up!
Last edited by ItsmeWayne; May 19, 2017 at 08:14 PM.
The coolant plastic tank, has seen better days and should be replaced, as it will give up at some point and it is a pressure vessel, so the car will overheat and die, if it breaks. The can be had for $around $36.(or get you stuck in the wrong place!)
You might check out the "bad air sponge" to help with the odor. Not sure it they are strong enough for a smoker's car, but they did help the "ethnic cooking" smells in our kitchen.
You might check out the "bad air sponge" to help with the odor. Not sure it they are strong enough for a smoker's car, but they did help the "ethnic cooking" smells in our kitchen.
Thanks for the tip. I've purchased a charcoal air filter but have not installed it due to all the work I'm doing on the car. I'll probably end up shampooing the carpets as well. The smell is like kissing an ashtray.
Hey, y'all! I just saw a commercial for Turtle Wax. They have freshener spray and a bomb (like a bug bomb) that you can put in a car to clean up smells. Might do the trick to get rid of the "smoker's smell.
Once you're done with the drivetrain, I agree, shampoo the carpets. Makes a ton of difference.
My son used our Bissell Spot Clean carpet shampoo machine and pulled a ton of mysterious dark and unknown dirt out of the seats and carpets of his car.
I would also highly recommend pulling the seats and cleaning under there too. Lots of nasty surprises await!
Hey, y'all! I just saw a commercial for Turtle Wax. They have freshener spray and a bomb (like a bug bomb) that you can put in a car to clean up smells. Might do the trick to get rid of the "smoker's smell.
Meguiars has that. Its called Whole Car refresh. We carry 3 sents.
Meguiars has that. Its called Whole Car refresh. We carry 3 sents.
Got mine from you today. a little add on to hit your minimum for free shipping. Looking forward to trying it soon. Also thanks for pushing out my package with the part I need for the weekend!
