2005 mini cooper manual transmission swap

New getrag gearbox for the cooper in 2005 motoringfile. The worst complaints are transmission failure, power train. Factory fitted boot spoiler, half leather interior and panoramic sunroof. Automatic transmission problems of the 2005 mini cooper.

Mini cooper owners have reported 10 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. So if you have a dead cvt trans and are wanting to convert it to a manual but not shipping your car to us in atlanta you will need us to reprogram your mini after you swap out all the parts. Mini cooper transmission problems the mini 5speed gearbox gs565bh found in the cooper models nons built between 2001 and july 2004 is commonly referred to as the r65 or midlands 5speed gearbox the front mounted transverse configuration was a major design challenge when it came to the length of the enginegearbox unit. Fixing the weak link getrag 6speed swap for mini cooper. Have a 2005 mini convertible and the mechanic just told my husband that it. Access a large inventory of quality used 2005 mini cooper transmissions online. This diagnostic guide will help guide you through troubleshooting issues with the continuously variable automatic transmission, which 1st generation mini coopers are equipped with. How to change 6 speed automatic transmission fluid. Mini cooper questions i have a 2004 mini cooper with an. Or have your ecu reprogrammed to be a manual trans.

At that point the mini one and the cooper will also switch to the getrag fivespeed gearbox. Jun 04, 2015 mini cooper transmission failure problems with the automatic transmissions were a notorious problem for these cars. The cooper and cooper s get new manual gearboxes with revised gearing for. For years, we have seen many mini coopers in the r53 r52 line, and some models of the r56 line up to 2011, with the aisin automatic transmission not the cvt transmission those are still without a great solution, have all sorts of issues, usually starting at about 7080k miles. Mini cooper transmission swap from auto to manualhow hard. Mini automatic to manual conversion basic information revised feb 24, 2010 the following is an overview of the steps to convert a mini from an automatic transmission to one with a manual transmission gearbox. Cvt to 6 speed getrag swap north american motoring. Mini cooper transmission problems the mini 5speed gearbox gs565bh found in the cooper models nons built between 2001 and july 2004 is commonly referred to as the r65 or midlands 5speed gearbox. The cvt auto transmission was a horrible match for the 1st gen bmw mini. Our 2005 mini cooper transmissions come with a 1year warranty, free shipping and 30day money back guarantee. From all reports the mechanical swap is not a difficult one and the results reported.

To help with general steps, the bentley manual, for the mini cooper s r56, was helpful at times but will not. My model has a 5 speed manual transmission and ive been doing some research on transmission related issues and ive heard that the 6 speeds are a bit more durable than the 5 speed. Mini cooper transmission swap from auto to manualhow. Very few passats came with a manual transmission here in usa, and no passat tdis came with manual transmission. When youre low on oil, coolant or some other fluid, you may be tempted to just run down to the local auto parts chain store. Electric windows, mirrors and remote central locking. With the decision just announced that mini will be switching from the midland r65 5speed in the current cooper to a new 5speed getrag transmission i thought id offer some background information on why the midland unit was chosen originally. Hi i have a 2012 mini cooper s manual transmission. Get the best deals on manual transmission parts for mini cooper when you shop the largest online. Does anyone like mini cooper transmissions interested in purchasing the core.

Here we go through the steps to convert a mki mini van from an automatic gearbox to a manual gearbox the classic mini coopers with. This news comes from the industry publication automotive engineer magazine. Mini cooper manual transmission and differential fluid. Mini cooper 2005 in skipton, north yorkshire gumtree. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of mini cooper based on all problems reported for the cooper.

This is the gs565bh transmission also known as the midlands unit. May 10, 2010 i found a 2002 mini cooper for sale with a broken transmission problem is its an autoim a sporty girl and i love my manual carsso i was wondering just how much it would be to swap ithow much work would have to be done and how much you think itd cost on averagejust a guess pleaseid have to buy a transmission and it seems like they cost about the same, manual or auto my question. Mini cooper r50 cvt convert to 6 speeds manual gearbox. Cvt to 6speed manual getrag gearbox swap mini cooper forum. I own 2 auto body shops one in new jersey and the second in georgia. Manual transmission parts for mini cooper for sale ebay. My 2004 base mini cooper with 5 speed manual makes a whirring sound when accelerating. The previous owner said she was driving down the road and the transmission fell out. Next, slide underneath the car and locate the automatic transmission pan. Mini automatic to manual conversion basic information. Would the red line the oil you suggested work on my mini cooper s. The first mini to take the getrag fivespeed will be the mini cabriolet, which starts production in april 2004. The 2005 mini cooper has 5 problems reported for transmission failure. Mini cooper questions 2004 mini cooper s, from manual to.

The origins of the mini cooper 5speed manual by mf staff 17 years ago with the decision just announced that mini will be switching from the midland r65 5speed in the current cooper to a new 5speed getrag transmission i thought id offer some background information on why the midland unit was chosen originally. Hi all, any help on this would be greatly appreciated. Transmission fluid poured out of it when i had it put in. My 2005 mini cooper, manual transmission, has 82k miles. The mini cooper defective transmission class action lawsuit seeking restitution, damages and other relief for a proposed class of all california residents who, at any time prior to the filing of this complaint, purchased or leased a 20022006 mini cooper coupe or 2005 2008 mini cooper convertible in california.

It is not a step by step description of all the possible combinations you may run into, but it gives a good overview. The most recently reported issues are listed below. The mini challenge series cars running a 6 speed conversion in the cooper class use an r50 oem flywheel, r50 starter, r50 pressure plate and a custom r50 friction disc with splines for the output shaft on the r53 gearbox. Weve converted bunches of the jetta, golfs and beetles to manual trans so we were well equipped to do our first passat conversion. Service recommend for sealed for life transmissions. Revised headlamps and tail lamps and a new grille subtly freshen the looks of the 2005 mini.

Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 mini cooper based on all problems reported for the 2005 cooper. Rebuilding a mini cooper cvt transmission is not a easy task, i have had to repair many other transmission shops work. This page is dedicated to the understanding, repair and maintenance of the mini constant velocity transmission. Mini cooper questions manual transmission cargurus. Mini owners and service manual access your manual mini usa.

I am faced with large repairs to correct the problem. The rest of the article is only available in print but you can find a scanned in copy here courtesy of pritch via a post at mini2. Classic mini automatic to manual gearbox swap mini mania. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Mini cooper 2005, automatic transmission manual shaft repair sleeve by national. The 1st gen cvt r50 was the worst of all of them and bmw and mini were the subject of a class action lawsuit forcing mini to cover the transmissions under warranty for 8 years or 150,000 miles whichever comes first. The left drive axle snapped in the collision and the axle broke a hole into the bellhousing of the transmission. Over the next few weeks, the noise started happening at lower speeds as well, 30mph and up.

Judge will approve mini cooper transmission class action. Mini cooper transmissions cvt and aisin warner mini. The mini s manual transmission has two plugs for filling and emptying the transmission oil, located on the side and bottom of the transmission case. Complete auto transmissions for mini cooper for sale ebay.

This excerpt comes from graham robsons new mini a book about the origins of the new mini and the development process. Like many modern automatic transmissions, mini has stated the fluid in the 6speed automatic transmission is good for the life of the vehicle. Apr 02, 2017 mini cooper automatic transmission issue. Ive converted transmission from cvt to manual gearbox 6 speed without any programming in ecu just do something in wiring. Decisiontime r56 with broken engine what would you do. Transmission failure in 2005 mini cooper repair or. Decisiontime r56 with broken engine what would you. There is a special procedure to disassemble and to reassemble a cvt transmission if you do not know that proceedure you will damage the transmission. Midland gear, the bmwowned firm that supplies the r65 gearbox for the mini one and mini cooper, is to be wound up in junejuly 2004, john mortimer reports. Note that the location of the filldrain plugs are different on both the cooper and cooper s see figure 2 and figure 3 if you are simply checking the level of oil in your transmission, start by.

Behind the engine is a th350 threespeed automatic transmission and toyota 4runner rear end. Mini cooper automatic transmission 2005, automatic transmission fluid, 1 liter by febi. If you plan on swapping your shift cables, youll need to drop the. Check out the rebuilt mini cooper automatic transmission. I have a 2005 mini cooper, with an automatic cvt transmission. R52 mini cooper s convertible 200508 r53 mini cooper s. Cvt to 6 speed getrag swap north american motoring quote. I have done lots of searching but still a little unsure of parts required and why. I have done lots of searching but still a little unsure of parts. We carry a wideranging catalog of used mini transmissions for all applications including gas and diesel engines. Mini factory replacement 5speed manual transmission. I have a used base model non s without supercharger 2005 mini cooper convertible with 68,000 miles that is in need of a new transmission and pressure plate.

Wmw has done more cvt conversions than anyone and we have this down to a science. About a month ago, i noticed a loud sound coming from the engine when at speeds above 60mph. I prefer manual transmission, but the girls want cvts. It is very handy to have the bentley service manual on hand in case you. Cooper non s cvt to 6 speed getrag swap i am about to embark into the world of. Cvt to 6spd manual transmission conversion kit for r50 and r52 mini cooper non s with automatic trans. Mini cooper r50 cvt convert to 6 speeds manual gearbox youtube. Passat 5 speed manual trans conversion kansas city tdi. This owners manual should be considered a permanent part of. For the 1st generation mini cooper nons models including 20022004 r50 hardtop.

I have a 2004 mini cooper with an automatic transmission. Having just completed a transmission swap in a 2007 r56 yesterday, i agree with ripping it apart to identify the damage and then likely shopping for a used engine. My mini cooper track car has eaten two of them now, the second of which featured. Took it to the dealership and was informed that i needed a new transmission. This part is manufactured by one of the most trusted names in the automotive industry to keep your vehicle perform. I found a 2002 mini cooper for sale with a broken transmission problem is its an autoim a sporty girl and i love my manual carsso i was wondering just how much it would be to swap ithow much work would have to be done and how much you think itd cost on averagejust a guess pleaseid have to buy a transmission and it seems like they cost about the same, manual. There was a giant hole in the transmission near the bolts that hold it in where it was ripped out of the car when it fell out.

Mini cooper automatic transmission fluid change r50r52r53. Given the cvts proclivity for failing expensively i wonder if anybody has done a cvt to manual transmission swap on an hch i. If you have a dead cvt trans and dont want to spend the big bucks replacing it with another junk cvt trans at 00, this is a kit for you. Read on for the most common problems and solutions. I am seriously considering doing a getrag 6 speed conversion. I have a set of oem black leather shifter boot and ebrake boot from an r56 mini cooper jcw these will fit all manual transmission mini cooper cars from 200720 they are in excellent shape without any rips or tears. The front mounted transverse configuration was a major design challenge when it came to the length of the enginegearbox unit.

If your mini cooper has been out of commission for a while now due to a transmission issue, then buying a mini cooper transmission from ebay is just what you need to get up and going again. For mini cooper 0208 manual transmission main shaft seal 1. Buy used mini cooper transmission from our network that offers up to a twoyear warranty on qualified units. I had a 2005 eat a chunk of exhaust valve on the way home. Buy a 2005 mini cooper flywheel at discount prices. The origins of the mini cooper 5speed manual motoringfile. Well this weekend i removed the cvt from a 2003 mini and installed a 2005 getrag 6 speed. Six problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2005 mini cooper. Even though the automatic transmission is advertised as sealed for life, our technicians recommend the automatic transmission fluid be replaced every 30,000 miles with only the approved mini bmw fluid.