1st Gen R50 Cooper Most liked posts in thread: R50 Drive Belt

  1. MCS02

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    #2 MCS02, Oct 8, 2014
    Yes on the tensioner, cant help on the gearbox.
     
  2. Crashton

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    #3 Crashton, Oct 8, 2014
    How many miles on your MINI? That would tell me if I'd replace the tensioner. I replaced my at 110,000 or so & man did it need it. My MINI translation has Redline in it.
     
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    #4 M1N1, Oct 9, 2014
    My MINI has just over 60,000 miles on the clock.
     
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    #5 Crashton, Oct 9, 2014
    I'd be inclined to keep it if it passes a close inspection.