NEED a reasonably priced transmission for my 2003! Please anyone out there - would really appreciate any/all suggestions! Dealer wanted too much for the age of car.... Thanks, Tara (tshstudios)
Is your MINI a Cooper or Cooper S? This is a good place to check..... Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market Welcome to M/A!
I believe it is just a cooper not an "S" - it is a R50 - so perhaps that should tell me! Thank you for the recommendation - I will check it out. Tara
The transmissions in the 2002 - 2004 Coopers use a Midlands gearbox & are not the most robust design. Look for a 5 speed from a 2005 or 2006, Getrag's are a much stronger gearbox.
Chuck you should probably explain that the Getrag is the name of the transmission as well as the midlands. So Tara you should be looking for a Getrag from a MINI, they are better. Can she put a 6 speed in? Or does it have to be 5 speed?
Tara, Is this an auto or 5 speed box? If you have a 2003 for sure you have the dear old 5 speed Midlands box which is famous for self destruction. If you go for the July 2004 onwards Ford Getrag box you will need to swap the flywheel,clutch , axles etc. The "S" box is stronger but a 6 speed and again you will need to swap the flywheel, clutch, axles etc. Ebay might have a used box.
I guess no one brought up the point that it could also be the CVT Transmission. I didn't see where it was specified if it was Auto or Manual...