Call Chad at Detroit Tuned and order one from him and you will get the correct one. He sold me one 2 years ago at the Dragon and Nick installed it and I have not had any problems since.
I've got a supercharger belt, an idler pulley (I've got a spare and it's small) and some lug bolts. A belt tool and a code reader are also in the bag. One of my old O2 sensors is OK... I'll throw my old pre-cat sensor in the bag.
My first R53 went through clutch slaves like crazy, so I had one of those in the boot at all times.
Ditto - I was having the same problem at MOTD... he had a specific one he recommended. Put that bad boy in and off I went. No issues yet.. granted I’m running R56.. so not exactly the same.
I just put in 2 new NGK O2 sensors on my R53 JCW (both pre and post cat). It has only been 100-200 miles, but they are working well and no codes thrown. $89 on Amazon.
FYI: a deep o2 sensor socket will make the pre cat sensor easier to do. I used an offset i2 sensor socket for the post cat sensor, but a wrench would fit easily... I bought a multi socket set from amazon and had it with me under the car.
A spare SC belt for sure because if it breaks you are going no where. You should not drive your car without the water pump running. It will stop running with a broken belt since it runs off the backside of the SC.
O2 sensors have become a “need to pack part” if you are going on a long trip besides the Dragon. I let Chad and DT crew bring the spare parts I “might” need at the Dragon. If they don’t have what I need I can always bum a ride to MINI of Knoxville, or Aaron with Outmotoring may have what I need.
Thanks for all the help. I agree with you about Chad and Detroit Tuned. Dave, what other parts would be on your "need to pack parts' list? In Sept. I am going to EuClair Wi. and I don't know of a MINI dealer around there.
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