R50/53 Clutch won’t engage
#1
Clutch won’t engage
I have an 04 r53 I’m having some issues. Tried searching but couldn’t find anything. Got the car off of a guy for $1000. He said after replacing the brakes he was driving down the highway and it just stopped going. I’ve tried putting it in every gear but when I release the clutch it won’t move or stall or anything. Could this be the clutch or the slave cylinder might have air in it? I’m totally lost on this one.
#3
I have an 04 r53 I’m having some issues. Tried searching but couldn’t find anything. Got the car off of a guy for $1000. He said after replacing the brakes he was driving down the highway and it just stopped going. I’ve tried putting it in every gear but when I release the clutch it won’t move or stall or anything. Could this be the clutch or the slave cylinder might have air in it? I’m totally lost on this one.
When you bought the car did it have this problem? Sounds like you are going to need to replace the clutch.
#6
Yea it’s going into gear I can feel it and hear it. I’m pretty sure it’s the clutch. How difficult is it to change? I’m pretty mechanical as I’ve done a few engine and transmission swaps and stuff but never worked on a mini. Also how long does it take to drop change clutch and reinstall the transmission?
#7
It's not that bad of a job if you are mechanical and have the tools. If you're not going to pull the engine for the job get the strut tower engine brace to support the engine from the top. I just did the clutch and installed a LSD while I was at it. Watch the MOD mini video on YouTube. That's what I did before proceeding. I also made some long guide bolts for reinstalling the transmission, which made for aligning the transmission to the engine to re-butt it a breeze.
Last edited by jk6672; 02-06-2019 at 07:23 PM.
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It's easier to just pull the tranny. Not a super hard job.....just takes a lot of time. It makes it much easier if you have a big floor jack and/or engine hoist to help support things when you pull the transmission off of the motor.
Take pictures as you go, it makes getting everything back to where its supposed to go easier. Lots of how-tos on the forums (I think I even did one).
Take pictures as you go, it makes getting everything back to where its supposed to go easier. Lots of how-tos on the forums (I think I even did one).
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