I think my 2005 base model Mini-Cooper(R52) , with 5 speed manual tranny, is going to need a clutch replaced soon. Pedal is almost all the way out before any grip/movement is felt. It has 74000 miles on it. Am guessing the clutch is original.

Looking for a shop in Seattle and places north up to Everett that can do a clutch replacement. Oem clutch, don't need something fancy or for racing.


Any ideas? TIA!



Glenn

 

Check the local google search for shops, or if you can find a BMW / MINI shop up there. Reach out to Alta performance out in Hillsboro, OR ( we carry there product ) and they might be help you with a shop.

And for the parts


For an R50 R52 MINI Cooper ( Non S ) which is what you said you have, it has a Getrag 5 speed transmission: 7/2004+ production.
Here is the clutch kits: 21207561754

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/ 21207561754/




Centering tool: 83300495051

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/83300495051/


For the flywheel , you can resurfaces them once, but I would not resurfaces them multiple times. If you do get it resurfaced go to a place who knows how to do them, and has a huge background with flywheels. 11227535599

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/ 11227535599/




8 collar screws for the center

11227560578

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/11227560578/



&



6 Presssure plate bolts Part # 21211043920

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/21211043920/


Check the guide tube , they can shows wear and shows some ring wear from the clutch release bearing. It also contain the seal ( separate part) on the back which can seep fluid and into the bell housing.

Guide Sleeve 23117545085

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/ 23117545085/




Guide Sleeve Seal


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/ 23117549008/





Thanks and hope that helps.

 

Since we're on the topic, just what does a lighter weight flywheel do for a car's performance? Less weight mean better mileage since the engine and tranny is spinning less weight? Does the clutch 'feel' different? Can anyone explain flywheels for dummies?

Glenn

 

http://www.psmini.org/

If you haven't done your clutch yet, check out this website and have corners do it.

 

Who is "corners"? And no, haven't done the clutch yet.


Glenn

 

Did you click on the link ?

Seattle area Mini website.

If I lived anywhere near Seattle and needed someone to work on my car, the first person I would contact is the person on that website with the forum name corners. Think his real name is Kurt.

Another link :

http://www.psmini.org/forum/r53-clut...opic10431.html

 

I did click on the link that sent me to the homepage of Puget Sound Mini. Didn't see any reference to a 'corners'. This latest link does show what you were orginally trying to tell me thanks.

Glenn

 

He also goes by the name of mod mini. The single best dyi resource we have to fix our cars.

 

nevermind boo boo on my part!

 

Thanks for the resource!

Glenn