GEARBOX PROBLEMS...

[SPOONMAN]

Hello
My wife has a 2001 MINI Cooper.
It has done 55k miles and the gearbox has started making a knocking noise - which is getting worse. It sounds like a transmission bearing on the near side driveshaft.
Bit surprised as the car has enjoyed a good life and been very well looked after.
Anyhow does anybody know of a gearbox specialist in hampshire, preferably near Winchester??
Trying to keep costs to a minimum and maybe its easier just to get a reconditioned box swapped over for this one? Would get a new clutch too.

Any help most appreciated

All the best

[Konstantinos88]

The R50 Cooper models are known to have gearbox problems. I believe the R50 gearbox is a midland, and the R53 is a getrag. If you're looking into getting a new gearbox, it would probably be more practical to switch to the '06 model year R53's gearbox because it is known to be much more reliable than the R50's. If you decide to get a new clutch, you should upgrade to an '06 model year R53's clutch as well (the older model year R53 clutches are also bad).

Good luck fixing the problem. It's a doozie, but a common one, nonetheless. Let us know how it works out.

[UK Cooper S]

Like the Clutch in my Cooper S. I picked it up from a dealer and haven't had it a month and it wants a new clutch :-( At least its under Warranty!

The noise on the gearbox Sounds like the Diff is starting to break up, one day it will lock up all together. Best get a new one or have your one rebuilt.

[Bogo]

i am a tech for a mini dealer and agree gearboxes are common with minis. when does the noise occur. is it with the engine idling in nutural or while driving in gear? if its at idle if you press the clutch pedal down does the noise disapear? if so it could be the clutch release bearing. which would involve replacing the clutch especialy with your mileage. also while the box is out check the flywheel for cracks or heat spots as this has been known to cause rattles but mainly on cooper S

[hansraz123]

Hi,

I got a 2005 cooper which has done some 16k miles. Recently i have notice a "tac,tac" noise every time i release the clutch. This noise is absent when the engine is off.
Could someone help me on this?

Cheers

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[glover112]

i know that to get a reconditioned gearbox with the clutch changed at that milage your looking at £1000. i know it seems a lot but your looking at your mini running for another 70k miles or so once chaged.