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    1st Gen R50 Cooper CVT Transmission rebuilder

    Dave, Yeah, I watched some videos and it does seem pretty involved. However I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty. I've worked with...
    Post by: Montego Murph, Aug 13, 2016 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    1st Gen R50 Cooper CVT Transmission rebuilder

    Right -- all the more reason for me to wonder if I should drop the transmission and replace the belt/chain BEFORE it breaks... I could pay $500ish...
    Post by: Montego Murph, Aug 10, 2016 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    1st Gen R50 Cooper CVT Transmission rebuilder

    Dave, That is good to know. What is the preferred fluid? I'm aware of the Redline stuff, and the BMW-branded fluid. I've been wrenching...
    Post by: Montego Murph, Aug 10, 2016 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    1st Gen R50 Cooper CVT Transmission rebuilder

    Sorry for rehashing an old post. Some forums get riled up about that. Question for Columbia Shop Techs: What is your thought on...
    Post by: Montego Murph, Aug 10, 2016 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52