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Mileage on the car? How long have you had it? How long ago did it feel "like it was"?

Doesn't sound like drive shafts to me. 2003 is the Midlands 5-speed tranny, yes? Those are known to fail... much less robust than the Getrag 6-speed.

Sorry - I just saw your question from last month. I honestly don't remember what codes I was getting - it's been a couple of years since this has...

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So, this happened. [IMG] Took all weekend, but the engine is out and the garage is usable as a garage again, mostly. FWIW, getting the engine...

Crank pulley was one thing I was thinking also. When they start failing, symptoms can be very erratic, depending on what accessories aren't being...

I would give Art's left nut to do that. And I want his rally lights. :D

If it was me... I wouldn't lower a car in Alaska unless it was a summer-only driver.

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The issue with MINIs is, from the factory, they have more understeer than is optimal for performance driving (like pretty much any factory car)....

Welcome! R52's forever. :thumbsup:

What I read was a pretty decent history post. Not a political rant.

So - two points: 1) if you buy a Bentley manual, get the right one based on the generation / year of your MINI. You didn't mention what year...

That sounds kinda personal. Thanks for sharing.

I frickin love it. LOVE. It's brilliant.

Already did the SC and the gaskets last year. Believe me... If I had an extra 10 large that I wanted to put in this car right now... It would get...

I started a list: Replace oil filter housing gasket (leaking) Pull valve cover, check cam, rockers, etc (noisy) Replace chain guides?...

Already got meth, cam and injectors. :-)

Sooooo.... replaced the faulty solenoid in my rebuilt transmission valve body yesterday. That resolved one specific issue with the transmission,...

Opened my transmission back up, replaced a solenoid on my newly rebuilt valve body, put it all back together, tested. Fixed that specific problem,...