Engine Drivetrain 1st Gen Cooper Need new cylinder head...best source?

Discussion in 'Tuning and Performance' started by SNEEEZY - Erika, Mar 27, 2013.

  1. SNEEEZY - Erika

    SNEEEZY - Erika M/A Wrenchin' Babe!
    Lifetime Supporter

    Sep 27, 2009
    1,212
    116
    63
    Female
    Ratings:
    +121 / 0 / -0
    Schultze's consistent issues have FINALLY been diagnosed: blown head gasket & possibly the cylinder head as well.

    Looking for a reputable source for cylinder head.

    Need to get Schultze back on the road prior to MOTD.

    Any & all input, comments, suggestions & warnings would be greatly appreciated.
     
  2. N2MINI

    N2MINI MINI of the Month

    Dec 4, 2009
    3,349
    575
    113
    Sign Maker
    Winston-Salem, NC
    Ratings:
    +594 / 0 / -0
    Had been 1 or 2 on here for sale lately. Would be a good time to upgrade if money allows!!
    On a side note did you ever get the splitter installed?
     
  3. SNEEEZY - Erika

    SNEEEZY - Erika M/A Wrenchin' Babe!
    Lifetime Supporter

    Sep 27, 2009
    1,212
    116
    63
    Female
    Ratings:
    +121 / 0 / -0
    Splitter hasn't been installed yet. I have a claim pending with a tow truck company (subcontractor with Nationwide Ins. towing coverage) due to totally DESTROYING the bottom edge of the aero bumper with the tow chain.
     
  4. SNEEEZY - Erika

    SNEEEZY - Erika M/A Wrenchin' Babe!
    Lifetime Supporter

    Sep 27, 2009
    1,212
    116
    63
    Female
    Ratings:
    +121 / 0 / -0
    [ame="http://www.ebay.com/itm/MINI-COOPER-BMW-1-6-DOHC-CYLINDER-HEAD-02-06-/150955150192?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2325a0cb70"]Cylinder Head via eBay[/ame]
     
  5. BlwnAway

    BlwnAway Well-Known Member

    Nov 24, 2011
    474
    290
    63
    Ratings:
    +314 / 0 / -0
  6. SNEEEZY - Erika

    SNEEEZY - Erika M/A Wrenchin' Babe!
    Lifetime Supporter

    Sep 27, 2009
    1,212
    116
    63
    Female
    Ratings:
    +121 / 0 / -0
  7. BlwnAway

    BlwnAway Well-Known Member

    Nov 24, 2011
    474
    290
    63
    Ratings:
    +314 / 0 / -0
  8. RallyMini370

    RallyMini370 Well-Known Member

    Mar 12, 2012
    1,970
    1,586
    113
    Engineer
    Central America
    Ratings:
    +1,587 / 0 / -0
    I fitted a used S head with no issues. The S head has better exhaust valves. Got it from Ebay UK for $90 complete with cam , it had done 20,000miles, the reason for the sale was he swapped it for a ported head. My company paid for the shipping so it was a bargain.
     
  9. Thumper460

    Thumper460 Active Member

    May 26, 2009
    559
    94
    28
    United States Navy ..Retired
    Ratings:
    +99 / 0 / -0
    The r50 and the r53 are the same with the exception that the r53 has a higher quality valve for the SC, but they both 100% interchange!!

    Upgrade?? see Thumper Performance | The OTHER MINI Head! TPR1

    OR Ebay US had a rebuild from Dover for sale for $650.00 I believe. I called them and they only had 6 of these.. so check EBAY out.

    Another source IS Ebay.co.uk. Shipping TO the US is around $180.00

    Hope this helps.. Ya??

    Just me.................................

    Thumper
     

Share This Page