Engine Drivetrain 1st Gen Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Got my new SC on the bench... Anything I should do with it prior to install?

  1. MCS02

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    #2 MCS02, Nov 1, 2016
    The SC no I can't think of anything sounds like you have done what is needed. I would replace the belt tensioner, idler pulley and check the crank pulley. If the crank pulley has cracks in the rubber I would replace it with a ATI pulley. You will need one step colder sparks plugs (BKR7EIX) and the shorter belt fore the SC pulley. The Trifecta of lights is probably the left front wheel speed sensor. I don't know why but thats the one that goes out most often. With that kind of milage if the control arm bushings have not been changed I would install new ones. Use the PowerFlex bushings they will last a long time.

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    #3 00Mini, Nov 1, 2016
    ^^^ +1 on the very good answer received and Welcome to Motoring Alliance the best MINI forum on the interweb !!
     
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    #4 Ujin, Nov 2, 2016
    You might also replace the crank position sensor o-ring as it will be exposed once you get into front end service mode and have the radiator out of the way. +1 on MCS02's recommendations as well.