Any issues with the 2005 Cooper S??
Are there any issues with the 2005 6 speed Cooper S engine or 6 speed manual transmission?
Thanks for any help. |
Motor and tranny are pretty stout ... More power steering and strut mushrooming issues then anything else
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Yes motor and trans hold up good.
Keep your eyes on your power steering hoses as they tend to leak.Power steering fan likes to sieze up , so hopfully you dnt like to take your Mini out mudding. Definently watch your oil pan gasket as they are known to leak. Watch out for leaking coolant from T-stat,in 2009 they changed the texture of the T-stat from a rubber base to a silicone type base (dnt qoute me on that,but there is a difference from the two)the newer one doesnt leak, unlike its counter part. Also the cooling fans are dual stage and somtimes stage ones takes a poop...LOL ...so if your fan sounds louder than usual or doesnt come on at all obviously theres a problem.Sounds like alot but all these issues are easy fixes. |
I purchased a 2005 Min S used last Sept. with 93k. I must say, I'm very happy with it, and considering I found out the original and previous owner was very meticulous about having it serviced @ the dealer, Im lucky.
I had a small coolant leak and some new non-pelletized radiator sealer took care of the problem. It's burning a little oil and I dont know whats up with that. I cant imagine that 107k on the engine has anything to do with oil loss in the cyclinder heads ??? NOW, the POWER STEERING - SHOT - It Squeels at will, doesnt work anymore, and the fan doesnt work anymore I refuse to pay $800.00 for a F*ck Up that MINI's Engineering Dept. is totally responsible for and is to chicken **** to admit that they SCREWED UP. Plus they wont make good and Reimburse us folks that have to suffer with it. |
BBA reman sells LIFETIME rebuilt pumps for $300 plus buy a new fan $150
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Thank You for the Link. Just called Laurie @ the US office and have set up to send mine to them for a rebuild. 275.00 18.00 shipping.
Alot better than 850.00 @ the dealer. I still think Minin ought to fess up to their F - Up and Re imburse us all. I'm taking off from work early now to go take mine off. Thankx Again BV |
Agreed. Watch that power steering. Mine went out completely... not a cheap repair.
-matt |
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