New MINI owner, old problems

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    03coop New Member

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    #1 03coop, Oct 27, 2015
    hi all
    I bought a 03 mini with all the problems window motors bad stereo amp burn up. ,lock actuators bad super charger bad , replaced super charger and alt. went bad replaced it . now clutch gone and fly wheel came apart and busted casing on tranny so new tranny . upgraded cam injectors while apart reprogramed computer , already has aftermarket exhaust. it should be close 215 hp when I get it out of the shop tomorrow, car is blast to drive just learning quick its a lot of upkeep.
     
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    #2 Firebro17, Oct 27, 2015
    Your car is 12 years old. Now that you've done all that parts replacement stuff, it'll be a more reliable ride for you. Have fun with it and welcome to M/A!
     
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    #3 03coop, Oct 27, 2015
    yea I figure after all this it should be good for a while im keeping fingers crossed I like this car its a blast to drive,
     
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    #4 Nathan, Oct 28, 2015
    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.
     
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    #5 wmwny, Oct 28, 2015
    Welcome to M/A!
     
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    #6 MCS02, Oct 28, 2015
    Welcome to MA! Did you put a pulley on the SC? Nothin better than a R53!!!
     
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    #7 00Mini, Oct 28, 2015
    Front end bushings and harmonic balancer on a 03 are good to check out and Welcome to Motoring Alliance the onlyest MINI Forum you'll ever need !!
     
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    #8 beken, Nov 5, 2015
    Welcome to MA.

    Also check the top passenger side engine mount for leakage.
     
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    #9 eMINIparts, Nov 5, 2015
    Welcome to the coolest MINI forum on the net..........:cool:
     

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