1st Gen R53 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: This thing is broken and I need suggestions.

Yup...
Someone else will have a use for it.... Good deals for the "right" person....
Heck...so many r53's are becoming weekend only track/fun cars, you might get a taker pretty fast...

 

VT mount and GP IC working great for a few years now without any issues.

For a Gen 1 R53 anything other than a OEM GP IC is a waist of money and that has been test and proven several times over the years. This even includes DOS, M7, Alta, GRS ...on and on.

Just stick with what has been proven to work the best and is still the most efficient. I would spend you money on a VT mount and sell the TSW one but hey that's just me what do I know.....:smilewinkgrin:

 

the VT lower mount will all but eliminate the vibes being transmitted to the cabin. I had the BSH, and ditched it for a VT for that very reason. I'm currently just waiting to scratch together some funds to have the VT trans mount installed. once it is.. that's all 3 converted to VT street mounts. :ihih::ihih:

Try HERE.

 

"How to repair it ?" Buy new and toss the old crap OEM one in the trash.

Get the VT mount and call it a day, because it is money well spent and upgraded part / investment in keeping you MINI in tip top shape. Plus no old oil gunk when the cheap OEM one fails again and it will.

 

beken, I don't understand your thinking when you post. In this thread you are saying go cheap and buy another OEM part ,but in the guy that needs timing chain guides you tell him to do an over the top motor rebuild with a valve job and bore the cylinder's and buy new pistons. :confused5::confused5::confused5:

http://www.motoringalliance.com/forums/cooper-s/22093-timing-chain-rails.html#axzz35sDcU8bN

 

Yup, got the glove box door vibrating at startup, then the defroster vents vibrating in 5th gear, phone mount vibrating in 2nd gear, who needs a shift lights? This thing is screaming at me when it's time to shift.
I have tried tightening up and adding fibre washers and just about the time I think I have it figured out..........it changes.
Oh.......I have the TSW mount.

 

You can always recover some of your money buy selling the TSW & BSH mounts of here or the NAMless site. :idea:

 

I was thinking if he was just replacing the mount, then replace the mount. It's a quick job and relatively cheap. But if he's inside the motor anyways then go all out. That guy is going to spend the money anyways. It really depends on what each owner wants out of their car. To me, the motor mounts are a maintenance item. Others might differ in opinion.

 

That's the main reason I stayed away from solid mounts. I've been doing this modding business for a while, and solid mounts were great when I was young and drove a razekor all over the streets. Now that I'm an adult, I enjoy comfort lol.

I'd recommend ditching the TSW mount, replacing it with this since its cheaper than anywhere else. Its the OEM supplier, and you will find the MINI name and part number ground off. I'm running powerflex lower mount inserts and its annoying when idling at lights, or really at any point where I don't have my foot down on it, but to each their own.

http://www.amazon.com/Lemfoerder-W0133-1666153-LEM-Lemforder-Engine-Mount/dp/B004JQ7LOY/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0PDFGCQVV9GH5JHEA8KP

 

That's a new one. What brand of I/C are you contemplating?

 

This one I believe : Airtec Mini Cooper S R53 Intercooler with FREE Snoot boots - Orranje - New MINI Performance & Styling Products

Scroll to the bottom concerning TSW mount not compatible

 

interesting product....
the fact it has the solid strip down the middle indicates it is 2 smaller intercoolers welder together, with ends attached...like the old alta one (the early one)....
not sure if the dyno numbers are honest, but they ARE showing numbers....
Still....
you need to pick the right IC for your use...
a light IC will heat-soak fast when not moving, but recover VERY fast.....
some other designs that have come out have more mass...but take longer to recover after a few moments when stopped....like most items, an IC is a series of compromises....just be sure to pick wisely based on how you plan on using the car....

 

torque link on outmotoring

Vibra Technics MINI cooper Torque Link

I have the TSW upper and BSH lower -- :devil: so not certain how this rides... others probably can.