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Well there's some good info on this thread, and you guys have been really helpful, but it doesn't look like I'm going to be getting a Mini......

Isn't Alta made by Perrin?

The crank damper looked okay. Maybe dirty and a little dry, but might not need immediate replacement.

Hmm that's a possibility, but he's had it on for a while now so idk

Well it's just a pulley, how bad can it be? It's already on.

I did a self-PPI on a lift over the weekend. Here's what I found. Car appears to be in good overall condition. Headliner is shot. Brake pads...

Sweet! Hopefully I can have a nice, long, trouble-free Mini ownership.

Talked to Jan at RMW. He was really helpful, planning on calling him again next week for some more product info. For the track guys, would you...

Thanks, added that to my list. I'm gonna have the best Mini ever if I do all this stuff.

Gotcha, thanks. I wonder what's up with the threaded caps?

Hey, how about this little guy? 02 03 04 05 06 Mini Cooper s 05 08 R52 Aluminum Radiator Coolant Reservoir Tank | eBay

I'm a web developer... Will work for parts!

Cool. What's up with RMW's website? It needs more work lol! R53 « Revolution Mini Works

What if I get a relatively low mileage one? :O Maybe low mileage it would be okay for some track days, high mileage definitely replace.

Should I do the tank right away as preventive maintenance? Or just wait till it pops?

Oh that's very nice! As long as your build date is before Feb 2005.

Well that's some good news, though chances are if it fails anytime soon, those 10 years are almost up. I'll probably get a bypass kit if that's...

Yeah but how hard does steering become at that point? It's pretty heavy even with a properly functioning pump.

So, being the nerd I am, I assembled this rather comprehensive list of parts... anything I'm missing? Maintenance Engine Oil change 30...

I looked up the cost of a power steering pump and WOW, a new one is $736 on Pelican! Even a rebuilt one from RockAuto is $400ish. Whoa!