Anyone out there with an R53 repair manual or a link? The Bentley Manual is over 1,000 pages but its not a "how too"

 

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/
and you will need
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/select

And Mod Mini has a bunch of great videos on youtube for the first gens.

 

+1 on Mod MINI.

isn't bad, it's a companion piece to the big book, mostly a tron- and troubleshooting guide to OBDII codes, onboard diagnostics via the speedo and tach LED readouts, sensors, connectors, and pinouts. BUT it also goes into how to know if a certain component has likely failed e.g. alternator, mass air flow sensor, etc based on symptoms. Pretty good actually; I picked one up 'gently used' on Amazon for around 20% off the list price from a non-Prime vendor.

For basic wrenching guidance a lot of people seem to like the .

 

This paperback book is also pretty good; covers everything you would need to repair. About $35.

 

Thank you for the links... Very helpful. I like all the tourqu specs on the first link
Already familiar with real oemparts.com, great resource!
As for Modmini, I've been watching him religiously lol