I have a standard Clubman (non-turbo), 63k mi, and the water pump is leaking. I have done lots of water pumps, but this is the first one with a friction gear that drives it. I can not find a workshop manual for the R55 (if someone knows where I can get one, let me know!), so I need to know how to remove the friction gear and water pump. It is hard to see or get to, because of the frame - do I need to raise or lower the engine? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
jah48GP

 

I'm not aware of an aftermarket manual for any GEN2 yet ...

 

All I can say is the dealer replaced mine, under warranty, and it only took a few hours... So I would think that they didnt move the engine.

I was under the assumption on a lift its pretty easy to get to... probably just remove the wheel well liner, but its hard to say.

As stated above, I dont think there is a manual out yet, even though its been 3 years lol

 

Last I spoke with Bentley in early December they say they are working on it but have no release date scheduled. I have been hearing this same thing for more than two years now. The model line is now 4 model years old so I really do not understand what their problem is.

With that said search ebay, I know there are at time the OEM shop maunals on disc available. These are the "Technical Information Systems" discs provided to the dealers for repairs.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mini-...sQ5fLiterature

 

Thanks, I ordered the CD. Hopefully it is the right one this time - I bought one last week and although they said it covered the R55, it did not - they gave me my money back, but I wasted a week waiting for it, etc.

 

Did you notice if it covered the R56?
I'd like to have something, even basics, for mine.

Good luck with your water pump?

 

Also, anyone that wants access to the current TIS that will cover all cars, can pay $30 for 24 hours of access at minitechinfo.com

You can print the pages out for later reference.