If you click "SHOW MORE" in the description above your be able to see Links to the Tools 🔧🔨🔧 I use. Also Clickable Chapters📋 📙 throughout the video and other Links 🎬 that may be of interest. I've had a few viewers request where they can buy the tools they see in some of my videos but it's not very clear that the "SHOW MORE" tab has a lot of information in that may be of interest. Admittedly the amazon links are associated with me and I would earn a small commission which helps towards keeping the channel funded.
Thank you for the amazing tutorial. The in-depth detail you went into and colour co-ordination on removal and re-fitting all the parts went above and beyond the norm. look forward to your next adventure. PS your mini is due its MOT again today 28/6/2023 lol.
Thank you. I sold the Mini's last year and now trying to get an abandoned Ford Focus on the road. Tempted to go back to later Mini's as I did like those cars for the driving fun.
This was THE best video I've ever seen. I loved the colored images to identify each part. Outstanding video, I wish everyone who does these DIY videos were half as good as this. Nice job!!!!
Your video series was extremely helpful when I did my Mini's subframe bushes this weekend. A few things that may help others from my experience: 1) One of the inner ball joint bolts sheared on my. BMW wanted £3.50 for a replacement bolt but availability was going to be 5-7 days. Also the bolt was half way down the tube so I didn't fancy easy outs as a solution as I have had bad experiences of them snapping in the past. So solution was to use a 12mm drill and drill out the bolt and replace it with an 8.8 M12 nut bolt and a pair of washers from screwfix. Torqued it up to the same 100NM spec and all good. 2) On refitting the subframe I found that sliding it in on the trolly was fine, but very awkward in getting it lined up at the front onto the dowels with the car at an angle. The solution I used was to use two additional scissor jacks on the front arms of the frame with some wood to balance the frame. The two sides could then be elevated to line things up, locate the dowels with a wiggle and get the front bolts in. 3) Like you I also did all the awkward stuff at the same time (inner ball joints, ARB Bushes and treated the chassis with a rust converter. I also changed the steering tie rod links whilst the subframe was on the floor. It makes getting to the bolt on the inner link an easy access item without a special tool to reach in. 4) I also renewed the CV boots on the axels (why not with all the space) Removing the inner CV boot from the drivers side (UK) is easy enough but remember that if you pop the left side without draining the gearbox oil, you are going to get quite a bit of spillage! Once done, removing the inner CV joint means you can do the outer without removing the CV joint on that end. It is a simple job and much more pleasant removing it with no space limitations. And like you I got the first subframe bush on the wrong way, even though I double checked. Getting it off to do it properly I found using the metal brace of a brake pad wind back tool works well to put between the bush and the control arm and then drifting it off with a ball joint pickle fork. It popped of really easily. I have the benefit of a press and for installation of the bush onto the control arm I put a rod through the control arm to brace it to the table and an old brake pad on top of the bush (pad material side to the bush) to gently press the bush onto the arm. I tried the sash claps but It was just too fiddly on my own. I hope my experience above helps others, and thank you for this video series, it was extremely helpful.
SAE 30 Oil reduces torque needed by 40%. Antisieze reduces torque needed about 20%. Sorry if you already know this, maybe it'll help a reader. I always use a very small amount of antisieze on spark plug changes and reduce torque by 20% from the max. (Most plugs have a range of torque vs the car manufacturer... So it can be a little guessing, but you don't want to gall threads.)
That's a very point that I didn't know the values on. I was always unsure which way to go on that as i assumed at the factory they would only have a light mist of oil to prevent corrosion but I do love to put grease on everything and like you say I could be over torqueing a few threads. Thank you for that.
Mini/BMW are a pain with there torque to yield bolts, they normally give a torque and then another quarter or half turn. The bolts are not cheap. Great video. Not easy on your own.
Thank you for the compliment. I had noticed the bolts seem rather expensive. I’m just about to upload the engine pull video tomorrow and had wanted to take it apart but the cost of the bolts has halted that idea. More than the cars worth if I take engine apart. Need a scrap one for that video.
@@CoatsandGaiters I am just on with a top end rebuild on a R56, Camshaft bolts £4.50 each and crankshaft bolt £13.00. its a total con by BMW. I have also priced two brake dust shields, not Bad @ £80.00 the pair.
@@neilhampson2843 Wow that's some pricing !!. That's the Peugeot engine isn't it. I will be doing a strip down video on that engine soon as the one in my Peugeot 207 destroyed itself on tick over!!!! not impressed.
GREAT VIDEO!!! LIKED ANS SUB...Just got mine last monday (2005 model) and will be doing a lot to it as well to make it road worthy, your VIDEOS will definitely HELP me with such tasks...by the way did you find where that red wire belongs to? as i found one hanging as well. THANKS MUCH
Hi and many thanks for subbing. I am onto a gearbox removal and clutch now on my 2006 which you might like. The red wire is to the air conditioning pump if you have it. Thank you
@@CoatsandGaiters watching your videos on tools atm, this would help me choose the right and essential tools before getting on with my project of restoring this cooper
I've learnt a new word today, thank you. Gave my wife a giggle as well. I now see her as a traiter for finding it amusing but that's partners for you !!!!
If you click "SHOW MORE" in the description above your be able to see Links to the Tools 🔧🔨🔧 I use. Also Clickable Chapters📋 📙 throughout the video and other Links 🎬 that may be of interest. I've had a few viewers request where they can buy the tools they see in some of my videos but it's not very clear that the "SHOW MORE" tab has a lot of information in that may be of interest. Admittedly the amazon links are associated with me and I would earn a small commission which helps towards keeping the channel funded.
Thank you for the amazing tutorial. The in-depth detail you went into and colour co-ordination on removal and re-fitting all the parts went above and beyond the norm. look forward to your next adventure. PS your mini is due its MOT again today 28/6/2023 lol.
Thank you. I sold the Mini's last year and now trying to get an abandoned Ford Focus on the road. Tempted to go back to later Mini's as I did like those cars for the driving fun.
This was THE best video I've ever seen. I loved the colored images to identify each part. Outstanding video, I wish everyone who does these DIY videos were half as good as this. Nice job!!!!
Thank you so kindly for such a positive feedback.
Again thanks for posting, your doing a great service to the mini community
Thank you
As a former E-type mechanic I have to say excellent video(s) thanks for posting~
Thank you very much for that compliment.
Your video series was extremely helpful when I did my Mini's subframe bushes this weekend. A few things that may help others from my experience:
1) One of the inner ball joint bolts sheared on my. BMW wanted £3.50 for a replacement bolt but availability was going to be 5-7 days. Also the bolt was half way down the tube so I didn't fancy easy outs as a solution as I have had bad experiences of them snapping in the past. So solution was to use a 12mm drill and drill out the bolt and replace it with an 8.8 M12 nut bolt and a pair of washers from screwfix. Torqued it up to the same 100NM spec and all good.
2) On refitting the subframe I found that sliding it in on the trolly was fine, but very awkward in getting it lined up at the front onto the dowels with the car at an angle. The solution I used was to use two additional scissor jacks on the front arms of the frame with some wood to balance the frame. The two sides could then be elevated to line things up, locate the dowels with a wiggle and get the front bolts in.
3) Like you I also did all the awkward stuff at the same time (inner ball joints, ARB Bushes and treated the chassis with a rust converter. I also changed the steering tie rod links whilst the subframe was on the floor. It makes getting to the bolt on the inner link an easy access item without a special tool to reach in.
4) I also renewed the CV boots on the axels (why not with all the space) Removing the inner CV boot from the drivers side (UK) is easy enough but remember that if you pop the left side without draining the gearbox oil, you are going to get quite a bit of spillage! Once done, removing the inner CV joint means you can do the outer without removing the CV joint on that end. It is a simple job and much more pleasant removing it with no space limitations.
And like you I got the first subframe bush on the wrong way, even though I double checked. Getting it off to do it properly I found using the metal brace of a brake pad wind back tool works well to put between the bush and the control arm and then drifting it off with a ball joint pickle fork. It popped of really easily.
I have the benefit of a press and for installation of the bush onto the control arm I put a rod through the control arm to brace it to the table and an old brake pad on top of the bush (pad material side to the bush) to gently press the bush onto the arm. I tried the sash claps but It was just too fiddly on my own.
I hope my experience above helps others, and thank you for this video series, it was extremely helpful.
Thank you for taking the time to write all that.
Nice video, good to see you showing your mistakes so we can not repeat them!
Thank you for the compliment. Take care
instaBlaster...
A lovely clear explanation thank you
Thank you for saying so
My man loves his red rubber grease 😂
SAE 30 Oil reduces torque needed by 40%. Antisieze reduces torque needed about 20%. Sorry if you already know this, maybe it'll help a reader. I always use a very small amount of antisieze on spark plug changes and reduce torque by 20% from the max. (Most plugs have a range of torque vs the car manufacturer... So it can be a little guessing, but you don't want to gall threads.)
That's a very point that I didn't know the values on. I was always unsure which way to go on that as i assumed at the factory they would only have a light mist of oil to prevent corrosion but I do love to put grease on everything and like you say I could be over torqueing a few threads. Thank you for that.
best tutorial ever 4 this job on Mini cooper, thank you very
and english is so clear, when i hear american slang i go crazy, never understand... i'm from Italy
Thank you
@@MrMarquzzo you seem clear to me.
Very thorough vid!! 👍
Thank you kindly
La meilleure vidéo sur la mini cooper que j'ai vu :):):) félicitations et merci !!
Thank you for saying so. Hope it helped you. -----"The best mini cooper video I've seen :):):) congratulations and thank you!!"
these are some very useful videos you make, big thumbs up from here!!!
I'm curious, how long did the repair take approx.
Thank you. I guess you could do it over a weekend. For me it took ages due to making the video's.
@@CoatsandGaiters
Mini/BMW are a pain with there torque to yield bolts, they normally give a torque and then another quarter or half turn. The bolts are not cheap. Great video. Not easy on your own.
Thank you for the compliment. I had noticed the bolts seem rather expensive. I’m just about to upload the engine pull video tomorrow and had wanted to take it apart but the cost of the bolts has halted that idea. More than the cars worth if I take engine apart. Need a scrap one for that video.
@@CoatsandGaiters I am just on with a top end rebuild on a R56, Camshaft bolts £4.50 each and crankshaft bolt £13.00. its a total con by BMW. I have also priced two brake dust shields, not Bad @ £80.00 the pair.
@@neilhampson2843 Wow that's some pricing !!. That's the Peugeot engine isn't it. I will be doing a strip down video on that engine soon as the one in my Peugeot 207 destroyed itself on tick over!!!! not impressed.
Love the videos and really appreciate them, but you should never lubricate bolts for install
Thank you, is that because of over torqueing them?
Great videos bud
Thank you Ian
Hi what was the mileage of your car.great video Thanks
Thank you and 123,000
GREAT VIDEO!!! LIKED ANS SUB...Just got mine last monday (2005 model) and will be doing a lot to it as well to make it road worthy, your VIDEOS will definitely HELP me with such tasks...by the way did you find where that red wire belongs to? as i found one hanging as well. THANKS MUCH
Hi and many thanks for subbing. I am onto a gearbox removal and clutch now on my 2006 which you might like. The red wire is to the air conditioning pump if you have it. Thank you
@@CoatsandGaiters watching your videos on tools atm, this would help me choose the right and essential tools before getting on with my project of restoring this cooper
It’s really good of you showing the tools you’re using as you go…great tips
@@eijneB06 That's great news that they may help you. I have done 24 videos at the moment on the MINI and on no 25 this week.
@@eijneB06 Hopefully they explain every detail that you need to do the job.
very nice proctology practice
I've learnt a new word today, thank you. Gave my wife a giggle as well. I now see her as a traiter for finding it amusing but that's partners for you !!!!
will do this this weak, wish me luck.
Good luck. Just take your time and your succeed.
@@CoatsandGaiters thanks for the videos btw. Without them I would not even dream about trying it.
Hope the Mini passed its MOT...!
It did thank you. Though my insurance company refuse to insure it as its 19 years old and they don't insure anything older than 17 years.
@@CoatsandGaiters why? That's mental.
@@simonlloyd7557 took me by surprise as well !!!