Hello! First post here...

I bought an R52 Cool Blue with only 67k on the odometer. I took it in today for the recall and the tech said my clutch was on its last leg and needed replacement.

They quoted me $2700 without a flywheel.

I can do the job myself so I'm looking at the Valeo 52001202 clutch kit.

I'd like to go ahead and order a flywheel and replace it while its out. I see that there's a one piece conversion for the S model, but mine is the base.

First question: Is there a one piece for the R52 base 5 speed?

Second question: If not, what flywheel should I buy to replace the OEM?

Thanks!

 

Going to move this to the Stock Problems/Issues section.

I am thinking that the previous owner must have been riding the clutch pretty good for it to fail with those types of miles.

 

Is yours supercharged? Then it isn't the base. R50 is NA, R52 and R53 S have the compressor.

AFAIK anything that fits the S will fit the R52, just make sure you get the one for the correct gearbox.

James

 

It is not supercharged. It's the base 5 speed

could someone link me to the correct part then?

Id like to convert to the one piece flywheel but as far as the companies list, they don't fit the base model.

 

The Non S cars already have a solid steel flywheel so you don't need to convert it.
I would also recommend the Original MINI clutch kit as I've not had great luck with the aftermarkets like the Valeo.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/oem-mi...per-non-s.html

And if you want a flywheel the lightweight Aluminum one is actually cheaper than stock and lighter
https://www.waymotorworks.com/fidanz...52-cooper.html

 

Luk is the oem brand and only $108 at rockauto

 

The R52 came as a "justa" and a S. To get more confusing when ordering parts there were also models in both 07 and 08 that will trick some part places into telling you that the S car has a turbocharger.

 

did they say why they thought it was "on its last leg"? If you havent noticed a problem maybe let it go until it actually starts to slip