Engine Drivetrain 1st Gen Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: GNAT - The Resurrection

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  1. Crashton

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    #499 Crashton, Aug 11, 2012
    Real men do not have DSC on their MINIs. :ihih:

    NO NANNY's :donut1:
     
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    #502 yellowbritishrocket, Aug 11, 2012
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    #505 Dave.0, Aug 13, 2012
    Maybe the rub marks are from an old Team Dynamics rim the exploded of the track one time.

    Hummmmm... I dont think it was that wheel though. :idea:

    I dunno.....:beer
     
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    #509 agranger, Aug 14, 2012
    I think my wife said something similar once, but I can't remember... :biggrin5:
     
  5. Nathan

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    #512 Nathan, Oct 16, 2012
    It's been a bit since I updated this thread.

    Really nothing to report. Just turned 69,000 miles, that's about 6,000 since the rebuild. Had an oil change at a local MINI/BMW shop. Looked everything over and didn't find anything odd looking outside. Still runs great, even better really now that the weather has turned cooler.

    It's a hoot to drive, pulls and pulls from 3,500 to redline

    Keeps a smile on my face. :D
     
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    #2 rum4, Feb 23, 2012
    Nathan, I hate to hear that. Hope all goes well and it is ready for the MOTD.
     
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    #3 Jason Montague, Feb 23, 2012
    :cornut: Good Luck Nathan and just drive on soldier, drive on.:Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
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    #5 Mr. Jim, Feb 23, 2012
    Bummer Nathan, keep the faith and the fingers crossed. Be watching for updates.
     
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    #7 Dave.0, Feb 23, 2012
    Nice :Thumbsup:

    Would you like us to start you a fund raiser thread or website? :idea::smilewinkgrin:

    (Kidding)
     
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    #8 Detroit Tuned, Feb 23, 2012
    It's happening....
     
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    #11 Justa Jim, Feb 24, 2012
    Maybe your land lord would consider lowering your rent, so you could afford payments on that JCW. :lol:

    Jim
     
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    #12 Jose Martinez, Feb 24, 2012
    Wow what a course u and goin thru, but if u ask me, it's all worth it. So stay positive and keep your chin up.:))
     
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    #13 Crashton, Feb 24, 2012
    Nathan have you thought of finding a good used engine for use as a heart transplant for Gnat? I know Chad can work wonders with Gnat's engine, but it may be easier & cheaper to start over. Mods are great, but as you have found out moderation is a good thing for a daily driver.
     
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    #14 Nathan, Feb 24, 2012
    Interesting idea, it has been discussed but in the grand scheme of things either way the engine has to come out. It's not that expensive to tear it down, try and diagnose the issue(s) and determine which method, repair or replace, make the most sense.

    The discussion of the issues involved, possible causes, potential fixes and expectations was quite through. I was left with warm fuzzies that Chad knows what he's doing. Either that or he gives good chat. :ihih:
     
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    #16 BlwnAway, Feb 25, 2012
    Nate, you know how I feel about "Mr. Miller".....I Love Him with all my heart......OOPS!, WRONG FORUM!, :eek:. :lol:

    Def. in good hands, he re-ringed mine more than 100,000 miles ago!

    Good Luck.

    See You at MOTD
     
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    #18 Crashton, Feb 25, 2012
    Chad add me to your list of future rebuild customers. I'll see you in 97,000 miles if all goes well. :)
     
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    #19 Minidave, Feb 25, 2012
    It will be interesting to see what went wrong, I don't think anyone feels a motor should deteriorate so quickly, but maybe that 8K redline contributed, depending on how often it was used.....

    Seems like there has to be a fundamental problem, it will be fun to see what's found to be the culprit.

    We have a clubmember's car that we just resealed his pan and pulled his supercharger for new oil, and a pulley - that engine currently has 170K and does not use oil (except for the leaks which are now fixed) , the supercharger oil was intact and looked fine (although it smelled like ass!) and I think he's good for a lot more miles yet. What we could see of the lower part of the cylinder bores (yes I know that's not where the wear takes place) looked almost new, and the engine was as clean as could be inside! I was very impressed, and it makes me wonder what other folks are doing to theirs that they fail - not speaking to Nathan's issues here.....
     
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    #20 Rixter, Feb 25, 2012
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    Nate, sorry too to hear about your engine whoas.

    I'm sure if you raise the yearly membership dues from $25 to $250 you'd have a new JCW in no time at all. :lol:
     
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    #21 ScottinBend, Feb 25, 2012
    Good luck with the whole CSI Detroit thing. You are in good hands Nathan.
     
  20. Justa Jim

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    #23 Justa Jim, Feb 25, 2012
    So are you waiting or did you get a loner like Babs? :D

    Jim
     
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