This is definitely beyond me, I would definitely be panicking. Love how calm and collected you are, you can tell the experience behind the voice.

I just did this job. This video super helpful. After I put it all back together, I had trouble with the DSC and brake lights on the dash. You have to make sure you don’t accidentally turn the steering wheel while it’s disconnected or you will get all kinds of error codes. Make sure you take it apart straight and keep it in the same position when you put it back together. Also, make sure you unplug the power steering plugs as other commenters have said. That is one thing missing in this video.

Before the video: Maybe I can get a few tools to work on my MINI. After the video: NOPE, don't think so.

Thanks again for doing these! I used our R53 video to do my old R53 and now I'm sure I will be using this in the future for my R56 JCW! These are the best!

Thank you for posting this video. I used it to change out my clutch on my R56 and have to say it was an immense help. Between this and my manual it made it really simple. Using your other video to work on my R53.

Thank you for making such a brilliant video, it made the job so much easier and quicker than having to decipher a workshop manual.

Thank you so much! A few years ago I used another of your videos to change my 2006 mini's clutch. This time it will be my 2013 one. The throw out bearing gave out. This will be my guide once more. Thank you!

That clutch alignment tool collection ROFL. You are working very nice. Good tricks in that bag of yours :) Well done.

Great video, very concise instructions. Personally I prefer to take the engine out because, for me anyway, I'm more confident and faster at removing the front end rather than the sub-frame whilst the car is on jack stands.

Gawdang you've done alot of clutch jobs! And love the shop setup, u even have a crane lol so badass. Ty for the tips

Heck yes. Got a Valeo kit and was hoping your video would come out before I had to use it!

Amazing in depth information! if only everyone explained things this well about cars on KZread lmao

Going to add this video to my saves. Great guide. No doubt i'll need to change mine at somepoint!

Yesssssss!!!!!!!!! Thank god your still making Mini goodness, we've missed you mate.

Thanks to you, i installed Alone my clutch kit and Flywheel. You're the best!

@speakersr-lyefaudio6830

Жыл бұрын

How much did it cost altogether since you weren't paying for labor.

Thank u for the video, gonna attempt it tmrw, never changed anything that complicated in my mini2009, most was brakes and oil, fingers crossed. Thank you and have a great life ❤

Welcome back! I was having mini repair withdrawals.

Awesome that your still making videos.. much love from UK

@mini_special

3 жыл бұрын

They are much loved and needed .... :)

best video about for clutch replacement and step by step guide top work man

Glad to see the videos coming back

Your garage sir is a one day dream garage of mine. Great video!

Just added to the tip jar. Thanks for all your content and thanks for coming back to us!

@ModMINI

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome vid, quite thorough...however...at around 5:50 you can see 2 connectors on the power steering module on the steering rack. I never saw you mention those 2 needed unplugged and I dropped my subframe and they...disconnected themselves. 😞 Hopefully they'll clip back on or I'll have to zip tie them. Just wanted to share in case anyone else is doing this clutch work!

@lyleweaver7040

5 ай бұрын

Yeah me too. And that was after I saw your comment. Shame on me. Just forgot.

Don’t even have the car I have a r53 but man you’ve helped me so much with that I figure why not help you lol great video mate!

Nice to see how the process for the R55 - R59 is more of a refinement of the process for R50 - R53

Fantastic detail and explanations! Really nice to see a true professional at work (and not Bubba working with a claw hammer and Crescent wrench). After watching, I feel like I could do it, but, Man, quite a job! Might want to pay pros to do this one!

@ModMINI

2 жыл бұрын

I vividly remember a relatively well-known MINI performance shop using a claw hammer in a video about installing an LSD... You have a fancy shop and work on (new at the time) MINIs and you have a claw hammer in it? Wasn't at his house or anything.

Great video, it definitely confirms that I will definitely not be doing this myself 🤣

Using this video every step of the way on my mini clutch install, however I’m install a twin disc clutch and it’s a nightmare to get the gearbox back onto the engine and everything to line up. Gave up today, back onto it tomorow. Just wanted to say thanks for a great video!

Thank you for an awesome and thorough instructional video! 😊👍🏽

Super helpful, thank you! Finding I can do it without having to put it into service mode means I should be able to get it done in a weekend! Also thank you for the clutch and flywheel links, Amazon was cheaper than anywhere else I could find for good name brand stuff, I hope you have affiliate links set up and get a little cut!

You make everything look so easy! Excellent video congratulations I’ll never be able to do something like this! Ha

You Made it look so easy! Good job!

…soon i‘ll try to do mine (r56 2007 120ps) like in your video! I‘m very happy with your tutorial, thankful from Austria

Thanks so much this video was a huge help, just finished mine up

Hey there, Yeah glad to see that youre still wrenching on Minis. You saved my life back in 2015 when I watched every Mini Video, was very helpfull. Thanks for the content. Greetings from Germany

nice work, been watching you on and off over the years, I like the upgrades for the lifting in the shop.. jack stands to quick jack to maxjax ,,

@ModMINI

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah this is a little better - thanks for watching

Thanks for the very helpful video

Great video. Thanks for the quality instructions.

Thanks for the detailed process for replacing the R56 transmission. However, Not sure if removing the engine is easier; I never had the luxury of a lift; if I did, I would indeed consider doing it this way. For me, with the engine and tranny out of the car, bolts were visible and accessible for wrench swing, separation of the housing, and housing alignment (working alone) during reassembly were seemingly more straightforward, especially without a lift. The clutch alignment tip without a tool was gold! Definitely, this is a walk in the park for you! Well done.

@ModMINI

3 жыл бұрын

It's relatively easy to remove an r56 engine, so sure, if you want avoid subframe removal, this a possible method.

Great video, impressive.

wow this is so informative. I feel confident for when I need to do it. Thanks so much

great video thanks for creating it, really came in handy.

You can also use an Allen wrench to hold the bolts instead of vice grips just my 2 cents, great video!!

Clutch install in under 45 minutes? Amazing!

@ModMINI

3 жыл бұрын

It takes longer than 45 minutes. Unless it's a race or something.

@pansolo

2 жыл бұрын

It’s the magic of editing

Great video! Thank you for the tutorial!

Thanks for this mate, its very much appreciated!!

is Jordan Peterson working on mini's ? lol Best "how to" on KZread !

@ModMINI

2 жыл бұрын

I don't know who that is but thanks for the comment and support!

@_slipAngle_

5 ай бұрын

Great video! Any idea how much different is an F56 would be? Want to install a limited slip differential and wondering if I should tackle the job on my own.

Wow, thanks for this great video, you really helped me out here!

Excellent video... great work.

Great clip... thanks for sharing

Awesome video. Much appreciated.

That video helped me a lot thank you very much

Brilliant video

Big job on these..

Wow !! All these work for a clutch repair !! But awesome job !!!

Perfect example of a flat rate tech..nice job

Great video ❤❤❤!!

excellent as I'm currently undergoing my clutch/flywheel change at the moment, except I'm opting for the front off route as I've no car hoist etc my only concern is I'm outside & the reinstallation of the of the gearbox, due to the size & unequal weight. I've also a stuck leaking drive shaft also to content with "so my gearbox needs to be split" I say stuck as x2 garages couldn't remove the shaft in situe & have recommended replacing the shaft when the clutch needs changing so my new jobs change clutch & fly wheel replace upgrade intercooler replace & upgrade front rear control arm bushes re-fit decat pipe & then lastly rebuild the last rear brake caliper so all my brakes are 100% rebuilt

Thanks for this. I did it the “through the crash guard way” once (then put the rear main seal in wrong) now doing it this way. they seem equally laborious but the tedium of all the trim buttons / clips when doing it “thru the crash guard” is totally annoying this way looked “heavy” at first, but its not really on the floor, with crawler and stands 😄

Great wok!!!

I'm also thinking of attempting this on axle stands, however I think I'm going to take the front off and pull the engine and gearbox out and whilst its all out walnut blast the inlets? God these cars are hard work but when they are running right they are a blast!! Already done timing chain and valve stem seals in situ so might as well do the clutch LOL.

Good skills

Awesome work , thank you for sharing your knowledge. I have a question on a canaidian / European 2003 Mini Cooper s should I buy one in good condition or stay away from it since I live in USA . Concern is getting parts for it . Thank you

Tnk for you video

Nice!

Thinking I could do this ,but not so much ,that’s a lot of work ! Great Video though.

Do you have video on how to replace connector under seat for air bags?

Can tell this is not your first rodeo with the mini, Great job, this is my first Rodeo with an 2010 with an automatic, Bought a parts car for the Transmission, Had to remove it so a little experience there but the nose was off the car already, I do have a mid rise lift which is great to have. Thanks for sharing.

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Awesome video thank you. Was hoping there was a way to do this without having to pull engine as well

Hey Curt, I was wondering if you've ever had to fix water in the rear lift gate on a gen 1 r53?? Thanks for another great vid

Great video, do you recommend any single mass conversion clutch kits?

Good video have a question is the r56 motor same for automatic and manual type transmission?

VERY GOOD VIDEO WORTH SUBSCRIBING TO

I have to get one of those exhaust hanger tools

Working on this now. Don't know if you'll see my question, but just in case: Do you know how much I can lower the engine safely while only one mount is connected? I have the transmission mounts removed and I need to lower the engine/transmission down to my lift. I think my gap is too high and I'll need to come up with a stack of wood or something to lower it onto. Don't know what my target is for how much I should lower the engine at most. I hope this was clear. Edit: I've got it down to 3" of engine lowering with a solid wood base on my lift. I'm hoping that lowering 3" is okay on the other mount. Will take it slow and see if I can tell if there is a problem.

Well done I have a 2011 Mini Cooper d 1.6 engine would I follow the same instruction or is the gear box and clutch difrent in deisal engine thanks

Hi there. I am prepping to do this over the weekend (2009 R56/N12, base Cooper) and have been watching this video every day for the last few days. I have been seeing conflicting info on reusing the transmission fill and drain plugs or not. Additionally I am seeing conflicting info on using the Redline MTL Transmission Fluid for the GS6-55BG transmission. Folks say no but other data states the Redline MTL is a valid replacement for the BMW part number listed in the Bentley manual. Do you have opinions/experience on either of these two questions? I appreciate your time.

How may hours labour with this method versus the front end removal ?

Can you remove engine from the top without removing tranny and front end on Gen 2? Sure looked like it work when I replaced the cylinder head. Great videos!

I changed the gasket now I have a connector I don't know what it attaches to if I can get some guidance.

great video John. I have a question for you though for a R53 engine, I had a P0507 code pop up and I looked over all the problem it could be nd still having a yo-yo rough Idle to the point of wanting to bog and then shut down. My question is does the intercooler for the supercharger meter air? had to disconnect it to change my sparkplugs and wires. once I did that it started happening. my guess is there is a vaccum leak between the throttle body or supercharger intercooler.

@ModMINI

3 жыл бұрын

This is not an R53 video and I'm not John, but if you have an intercooler boot seal leak the car will never run correctly.

I have a 2009 cooperS. Shifter is not sloppy, when I let the clutch out it just sits there like it’s in neutral. I can go through the gears with the engine running with NO grinding. Does that sound like a clutch problem? Any help is greatly appreciated from anyone. Thank you.

I have a 2011 R55 Mini and had the clutch, flywheel and slave cylinder replaced at a local garage and when they removed the battery cable to do the job and when they finished everything up and put the battery cable back on the clutch works fine but the windows won't go up or down and turn signals don't work and interior lights don't work. What can be done to correct this?

Hello Sr I had a situation I’m trying to fix my 2009 mini base! I swap the engine And put my old manual trans! And she start good but she staying on neutral maybe I forgot something. If you could give me some ideas of what it could be, I would appreciate it.

Can you add a link for the replacement bolts?

Is there any way to check the clutch wear level without taking off the bell housing? For example taking out the slave cylinder or checking some place else? Cheers

What is you recommendation in my r56 the clutch was remplace a the mini dealer 3 years ago after 14000 miles the clutch fork fail. What is you opinion remplace the Clutch again and new fork o just new fork and trust bearing! I hope you can give a opinion!!

Is it necessary to remove the transmission oil?

Hey there! Do you have the torque specs for the pressure plate bolts and the flywheel bolts??

@Mod Mini - You can work on my JCW anytime! Pity I'm in Maine.

There noise coming from my trans but only while in transition of shifting gears until clutch is either fully engaged or disengaged. Noise only occurs during clutch pedal action and most noticeable when down shifting. Can it be clutch or internal bearings?

What is the purpose of draining the transmission oil

Bro by any chance will r55 engine fit a r50 engine bay?

I was wondering what kind of gloves you use when you're working on these cars. I have a tendency to cut up my hands when I'm working on my 1st gen mini, and I've been trying to find gloves that I could use to help prevent this. Love the videos, I'm about to replace my cv axles using your tutorials. Thanks in advance!

@ModMINI

2 жыл бұрын

These are disposable cotton gloves from Harbor Freight (USA)

Do you have to bleed the clutch if you do this procedure?

Hi Mod Mini, Great video and a fan as well. I am using this video to replace the rear main seal on my 2007 R56 automatic, as it's mostly the same procedure except for some linkage parts on top of bell housing and removing the torque converter on the engine block side. Question for you... Are any of the screws / bolts removed, especially for the clutch and or torque converter (in my case) areas 1 time use? or can they be reused? There is a round crank hub cover with 6 - 13mm bolts that hold it on and they were very hard to loosen, but all came out. When I tried to re-install these however, they seem to stop about 1/16" to 1/8" before being flush and I am afraid they might break off with the extreme force needed to re-tighten these bolts. Thanks for your time and looking forward to your response.

@ModMINI

Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure all bolts are reusable but do google search as I don't know about the flex plate.

At 4:09 does anyone know where that separate connect leads or what its for? I have the top bit hanging off the ECU but cant find where it goes

Nothing holds the electric steering rack motor to steering wheel?

Excellent job! How much should this cost if I were to take it to a shop?