Now that my Mini is kaput, I was thinking or either an engine swap or head swap. Any idea what's compatible? Is there a spreadsheet somewhere with this info? or should I just part it out. It's got a lot of really good parts.

2009 R55 Clubman S

Thanks,

Frank

 

Not sure if this reply will be what you are looking for regarding a spreadsheet. The link below lists the engines and chassis combinations.

Best of luck with your quest. A re-man head seems to be around a thousand dollars on a famous auction site, and a re-man long block goes for around $4,500. Used engines from LKQ are running pretty close to the price of the re-manufactured one. There are some cars locally around Rhode Island on Craigslist, for about the same money or less as the engine options, if you want to buy a running car and poach the engine for yours.

https://www.motoringalliance.com/art...gine-codes.46/

The following are the engine codes for all current MINI Cooper’s (Not Classics)

First Generation MINIs

2002-2006 R50 Cooper = W10 (W10B16) 1.6 Non Supercharged

2002-2006 R53 Cooper S = W11 (W11B16) 1.6 Supercharged

NOTE: 1st gen convertibles were made at the same time the 2nd gen Coupe was. Lots of people get confused when they have a 2007 or 2008 convertible and think its a 2nd gen.

2005-2008 R52 Cooper Convertible = W10 (W10B16) 1.6 Non Supercharged

2005-2008 R52 Cooper S Convertible = W11 (W11B16) 1.6 Supercharged

Second generation MINIs

NOTE: 2nd gen Convertible was released in 2009 in Cooper and Cooper S trim.

2007-2010 R56 and R57 Cooper = N12 (N12B16) Non Turbo

2007-2010 R56S and R57S Cooper S = N14 (N14B16) Turbo

2008-2010 R55 Clubman = N12 (N12B16) Non Turbo

2008-2010 R55S Clubman S = N14 (N14B16) Turbo

Engine change for 2011

2011 + R56 and R57 Cooper = N16 (N16B16) Non Turbo

2011 + R56S and R57S Cooper S = N18 (N18B16) Turbo

2011 + R55 Clubman = N16 (N16B16) Non Turbo

2011 + R55S Clubman S = N18 (N18B16) Turbo

2011 + R60 Countryman = N16 (N16B16) Non Turbo

2011 + R60S Countryman S = N18 (N18B16) Turbo

2011 + R60S Countryman S ALL4 = N18 (N18B16) Turbo

Source – Post by Professor on the Bluegrass MINIs site

Third Generation MINIs

The engines now have a B code and are modular in design. B37 and B38 are 3 cylinder, B48 is 4 cylinder.

2014 Cooper – B38A15A (1.5L 3-cylinder) – 134HP

2014 Cooper S – B48A20A (2.0L 4-cylinder) – 187HP

JCW - B48A20B - (2.0L 4-cylinder)

Cooper D – B37 – 114HP

 

Thank you so much!! This definitely helps!!

 

You are welcome. Keep us posted with your progress, if you can.

 

If you are handy, rebuilt head and a new timing chain seems the way to go, unless you had so many miles on the car that the short block might be getting worn. If you aren’t handy then an independent shop installing the head might be less expensive than the dealer.

 

If it is only a burnt valve and not cylinder wall damage, then the repair cost is a lot cheaper. 5 years ago, I never would've thought I would be a "mini whisperer" today. This site and other few resources were the stepping stone to master 2nd gen minis. Anyway, cost wise, you're looking at less than 500 for parts ({aftermarket}1 ex valve, head gasket, stem seals, head bolts, timing chain and bolts, turbo oil feed line, oil filter housing gasket and a front main seal). I know as in most cases, labor cost tips the scale.

 

Thanks cbracerx and MiniToBe, The mileage is 135K. If I could do the job I would do it, this type of job is out of my skill set. It's killing me too because I have repaired the water pump, the thermostat, changed the struts, shocks, sway bar, intercooler etc... so I have no fear about ripping apart the Mini to fix it, I don't have the knowledge or correct tools for the timing chain to accomplish this type of repair.

 

Review newtis.info for the how to. You need basic torque wrenchs and the timing tool isn't expensive to acquire. We're here to help and could walk you through the process if you go that route. If the car isn't your daily driver, then you could take your time on it.