1st Gen R50 Cooper Most liked posts in thread: Clutch overhaul.

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  1. RallyMini370

    RallyMini370 Well-Known Member

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    #20 RallyMini370, Dec 10, 2015
    A common sight for me! Thinking about it you might have to drop the subframe due to I don't have an A/C. I'm not sure how much allowance the pipes have on the A/C.

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  2. Minidave

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    #21 Minidave, Dec 10, 2015
    This would have been good information to have in your first post.
     
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    #22 RallyMini370, Dec 10, 2015
    true but this is the Cooper section......those S's have their own section..LOL

    That's why I asked the year due to different 5 speed gearboxes for the Cooper
     
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    #25 interzonearts, Dec 21, 2015
    i'm fixin' to it, been busy at work but i ought to do it before it gets freezing here. Actually i finally got to it and ordered the parts after you asked, so thanks :)
     
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    #26 interzonearts, Dec 5, 2016
    I ended up having a mechanic do it. But we ran into a problem: the driver side axle popped out of the transmission after few days of driving. The mechanic thinks the lock clip could be worn. He doesn't know if the lock clip is in the axle or on the shaft in the transmission.

    Do you guys have any advice on how to make sure the axle stays in its place?
     
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    #27 RallyMini370, Dec 7, 2016
    I tack welded the seal cover to the axle , then made a bracket to slot in between the CV joint and cover. Works perfect
     
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    #28 Minidave, Dec 7, 2016
    Boy, a pic might clear that up a bit - I have no idea what you did there.... :confused5:
     
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    #29 interzonearts, Dec 7, 2016
    I second that motion :)
     
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    #30 RallyMini370, Dec 14, 2016
    sorry chaps, I'll take a photo soon
     
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    #31 interzonearts, Dec 14, 2016
    That'd be way cool
     
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    #32 RallyMini370, Jan 4, 2017
    sorry for the delay, I took the photos but forgot to post them. DUH! This is the bracket off the gearbox. There are 2 lugs with holes in that I put extra bolts through to bolt up the bracket.



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    #33 wmwny, Jan 4, 2017
    Still cannot get through, Chris. It says, "default client not properly installed" or something like that.
     
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    #34 interzonearts, Jan 5, 2017
    Thank you, Chris.
    It looks like you've had it for a while. Did it create any issues?
    How did you come up with it?
     
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    #35 RallyMini370, Jan 13, 2017
    I've noticed a dribble of oil on some rallies around the LS axle so I figured the axle must be popping in and out so I looked at the gear box, axle and then made the bracket. The bracket has done around 4 rallies and does have a little bit of wear which proves it works
     
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