R53 Supercharger Removal... by a GIRL!!!
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- Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
- Hi guys!
So I am back, and this time in the barn with tools! Today I am preparing the car for it's full engine service and starting to strip out the parts that I will be cleaning up/replacing/servicing.... and end up with the car being in front end service mode and the supercharger off.
Links for the products that I mention are below:
SGS 2 TON LOW ENTRY TROLLEY JACK & AXLE STANDS
www.sgs-engineering.com/tjl2j...
BMW MINI COOPER S BYPASS VALVE TUNED RACE TRACK
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Mini-C...
Arch Liner Clips
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-MINI-I...
Mod A Mini R56 Brake Upgrade
www.modamini.co.uk/product-pa...
Thank you for watching - I hope that you have enjoyed it!
See you on the next video!!
Mim xx
P. S. The red clip pushes as opposed to pulls! Hope this helps :) 
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You're not the only one that hates those spring clips that are used on water pipes. I hate them too! I get the point, they are spring loaded so only apply the required amount of pressure (jubilee clips can be over/under tightened) but they are so so much easier!
THEYRE A NIGHTMARE!!! Need to re record all this now as to many copyright claims hahaha. Thanks so much for watching! Miriam xx
Just realised. I’m watching the video on the playlist backwards. I’ve just watched the supercharger service. Never mind. I get to watch them all again. When summertime comes and it’s good enough to go out. 👍. Thanks for sharing and stay safe.
Very thankful for this video, I am in the process of buying a 2004 R53 soon, and it has close to 90000 miles on it. The first thing I'll do is the supercharger service, so this video was heaven sent.
You most welcome! If you have any issues or get stuck feel free to drop us a message. Regards, Miriam xx
After spending well over $ 4000 in the last couple of years, my turbo charger was acting up, was ready to sell or junk it, your video was very inspirational, so far I’ve managed to removed the bumper and the bumper guard, 😂, if a girl can do it so can I , thanks 🙏🏼 next the radiator,,,
Yea that's the spirit! Just need to get stuck in, that's half the battle. You need to get to the stage where it's easier to finish the job than put it back together for a garage to do 😋 thanks so much for watching, Miriam xx
Doing a fab HONEST job. Keep up the good work. I’ve recently started my own R53 project so I feel some of your pain..
Hahaha yes!! The pain is worth it though I assure you!! Tha ks so much for watching!! Miriam xx
Very informative and entertaining, thanks so much!
You are most welcome! All the best, Miriam xx
Love your Mov‘s😉 Did a hell of a job, well done 👍 Looking for the next 😁 Greets from Bavaria
Thank you so much for commenting! I cannot believe people around the world are watching it's crazy! Never thought we'd get half the views we have so far it's mad! Thanks for watching, Miriam xx
If I don't tie my hair, I can't even check the oil level. Maximum respect for your wonderful work!
Hahahaha thank you so much! Man long hair gets in the way! We can share each others pain! Thanks for watching! Miriam xx
I don't really leave comments. I'm kinda new in the r53 scene but from your videos and some other RUclipsrs and the help out our FB group feel confident enough to tackle it. This guy's knows what they doing ya all need to check out their shop. Such a quick delivery and great customer service. Cheers to her other half. #bobmini
Thabks so much :) so glad we are helping some people :) the r53s are great for those who maybe arent mechanically inclined! If you ever need anything please get in touch! Thanks si much for watching and even more so for taking the time to comment :) Miriam xx
Great video and thank you for posting. I will be attempting to do this at the weekend...
Yes!! That's the spirit! It's not to bad to be honest, just take your time and be methodical and it will be perfect. Drop us a message on Facebook or Instagram if you get stuck and we can try and help :) Miriam xx
@@ModAMiniGarage Thank you so much! Consider yourself Instagram added. It's most likely I will end up breaking something!!
Hahahaha that's a given! Always happens to us! Miriam xx
Seen a few of your videos and they’re brill! I love how you put some expensive ass garages to shame with well kept long nails. Amazing 👌 keep going. Awesome cars
Aw thank you so much For watching and your comment :) I cannot wait for the salons to reopen I cannot lie, but I do pride myself on being able to keep long nails while also being able to strip engines haha! I hope to be able to post some more videos soon so hopefully you enjoy those too, Miriam xx
@@ModAMiniGarage I can't wait for all this to end also so I can go and buy my mini! The money is burning a hole in my pocket 😂
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@@simonlloyd7557 uh. Ok
Great video and great content. Just found your channel. I have an r53 2005 cooper S where i plan to do this service soon (probably in the new year now when weather warms up) as a break from my day job and for fun to keep my r53 in tip top shape. I love the content especially the realistic challenges that we all face when on your drive/outside etc with only axel stands and a car jack, not a full garage. Brilliant :) Also i am trying to convince my daughter to become a top girl mechanic like yourself! she is only 13 though so some time still to persuade!
Thank you so much! It's a tough decision to make as it's hard to be girly and have nice nails etc. Whilst working on cars... They break and chip all the time! If she gets into it though it's really fulfilling to do! As for the work it's pretty easy to do if you take your time :) Thanks so much for watching and commenting, Miriam xx
You did a great job, and in the end you did what you set out to do, so well done, .... And your bloody gorgeous as well, I am surprised the camera man was still concentrating on your work! lol
Thank you so much!! It's all camera trickery 😊 thank you so much for commenting and watching, Miriam xx
The clip you broke around the 20 minute mark, and had such a hard time, finding a replacement, what does that hose go to?
I watched the video and thought she done very well in removing the front of the vehicle and and then taking of the supercharger. I will say the R53 needs a TLC. I have a 2006 R53 and she gets babied. i look forward to seeing more videos.
Awww thank you so much! I try, and i am learning :) this r53 very much needs tlc... We paid very little for the car knowing it needed a lot doing to it but we bought it specifically for youtube :) its been a little stallion since and working great! Still needs a bit more tlc though :) thanks so much for watching, Miriam xx
Get a pair of flexible long reach hose clip pliers. They are almost essential kit these days! Spring clips are best (usually) as don't have to worry about how tight and should be quicker to fit than worm drive clips (Jubilee clips). Hope this helps
Thank you so much! Yes it really does help! Hate these clips, we have just bought a garage and in the tool chest is the proper tool for the job! Can't wait to try it!! Thanks so much for watching, Miriam xx
Great video thanks - we have a 2006 R53 with 92,000km here in NZ. It's in great condition but good to see what to do when it does need work.
Man i bet you have some amazing roads in nz!! I really want to go there someday :) thanks so much foe watching, Miriam xx
Mod A Mini Garage , yep, some great drives on both islands! Not much Mini tuning stuff available though. I watched a few of your videos tonight, really good but I particularly like that you leave what goes wrong in them too!
We believe it makes sense, we dont use guides as such so when we make a mistake chances are someone would do the same so in highlighting it we might save people time :) better we make the mistakes for anyone watching than them doing it :) thanks again for watching, Miriam xx
What do you know about the automatic transmission? I'm worried about reliability.
Love it :D
thank you!
Hi just come across your channel as im interested in getting an r53 to make a fast road weekend toy . But do not have thousands of pounds to spend look forward to watching all your videos to give me ideas and get through lockdown .
The R53 is great car with ~170hp as standard they arent power houses... Spend £1000-1500 and you should see 200-220 hp soend a little more sorting the suspension and ypu will have a car then will fly through twisties roads and tracks like no other! Not only that at the moment they are rock bottom pricing wise :) thank younso much fornwatching and commenting, Miriam xx
@@ModAMiniGarage Thanks Miriam for taking time out to reply . Its the handling over power I like do you think its worth fitting a limited slip diff and uprated clutch ? . Thanks Michael .
This is really useful, thanks! When are you going to do some more videos?
Just trying to find the time :( really hard to get them recorded and edited hopefully not to long though! Thanks so much for watching and commenting, Miriam xx
@@ModAMiniGarage Can't wait!
@@ModAMiniGarage fancy doing a video showing how to change the clutch / fit a LSD? 😉
@@gavcolton We really do! When we have the time this will definitely be on the list!
Red clip push down pull pipe. Also your meant to remove the negative terminal first as it the spanner earth out while undoing the positive big sparks and bad things can happen. I'm yet to do mine but now i know what im in for lol
Yea we meant to add a voice over in but completely missed it! Such a mission to edit as we are still rubbish at it hahaha Miriam xx
With those red clips for the tubing you actually need to be pulling up on the tube whlle pushing down on the red plastic... that's why your breaking them lol...
Hahahaha yea... nothing I can say really but yes we did it wrong :) thanks so much for watching! Miriam xx
@@ModAMiniGarage Your more than welcome ...
When you remove the wheels use a breaker bar to crack the bolts loose while the car is on the floor. Then use the impact gun when the car is on the axle stands. Never undo wheel nuts/bolts with a impact gun or you WILL snap them one day. Good on you for having a go and getting your hands dirty, Most girls don't like too.
Wow I never new that!! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge, I always undo them the easiest way hahahaha, thank you so so so much for watching, Miriam xx
Wow, I wanted to say, "that's not bad for a girl", but that would be an insult! 😬 How about just...that is sick! Keep up the great work! 👍💪
Aww thank you!! And it's not insulting at all!! I am super proud of myself haha!! Thank you so much for your support and message, it means so much! 😊
pro trick: watch series on kaldroStream. Been using them for watching loads of movies these days.
@Liam Imran Yup, have been watching on Kaldrostream for since december myself :D
@Liam Imran Yup, I have been using KaldroStream for years myself =)
@Liam Imran yea, have been watching on Kaldrostream for months myself :)
Hello!Always like to look at your videos. I looked at this video to see how you remove this intercooler. I am trying to fit a turbo boost vacuum gauge, trying to see which host underneath the intercooler i got to use to connect it to my gauge, but I still cannot figure out which host.... Do you have any idea? Appreciate your help!
I can help with this :) if you remove the intercooler under the left horn there is a pop you can tap into there with a T piece :) this link here will help you I'm sure :) www.billswebspace.com/R53GaugeInstallation.htm thanks so much for watching and commenting, Miriam xx
Hi! Nice job, please advice on Mini Cooper S R53 supercharger service. Do I need to lubricate the supercharger rotors/ blades when servicing. Well I did dismantle everything and washed all gears with petrol including rotors, now after reassembly I noticed some clunking noise coming from the top or around supercharge areas when idling?!
We don't do anything with the rotors apart from examine them for damage. We then check the nose and gear areas to make sure these are in good condition. With regards to the clunking they always have a little clunk to them but it shouldn't be loud! I hope this helps, Miriam xx
@@ModAMiniGarage Many thanks for your response, just a quick one; My mini S R53 temperature gauge seems confusing, it drops when I go on a highway like going over 100 km/h, it goes towards the cold side of the bar around lower quarter part. And when I reduce speed or in town driving at low speeds, it becomes normal again to half centre part! So um wondering if it's normal if not what could it be?!
It's not normal... but showing colder it's better than showing to hot for sure! I would look into a replacement thermostat :) we do aluminium replacement housing with a thermostat that I need to get listed on the website! Might be a good starting point :) regards, Miriam xx
Any chance u can show what the screws look like that go frome the water pump into the flange
Hi Michael, if it's where I'm thinking of it should be push fit... So you don't have to undo the flange just push the pump into the block :) I hope this helps, Miriam xx
Definitely needs a wheel alignment, i have been wanting a mini for the longest
i had looked around for a while before i found mine but it was worth the wait!
Mod A Mini Garage I found one but sadly is not an S model. Every other S I found had the front in bad shape but it’s still a mini
@@whitemask221 counts
Hey, great video, this is a job I'd like to tackle next summer (no room to work in a flat carpark currently). I'm hoping to service the supercharger and also upgrade the pulley and intercooler. I've tried to make a note of the bits that you broke / found perished and needed to replace but if you've got time could you comment a little list of bits that will likely need replacing due to breaking on removal or have perished over a 20 year 100k mile life time? Also, does the air con have to be de gassed for this job?
Cheers!
Thanks for your comment! Mostly they come apart fine, 2 things we have had break a couple of times are... the red clips for the breathers on the supercharger and supercharger intake pipe and also the grey plastic breather tubes... other than that they come apart just fine! If you break a breather turbo by new from BMW... they are cheaper than second hand!!! Hope this helps! Miriam xx
@@ModAMiniGarage thanks for the reply, I'll take all that on board. Is there any thing else special to know? At the risk of sounding stupid, does the aircon need discharging first?
No you don't need to disconnect the airco at all :) shouldn't affect that system :) drain the coolant, when you check the supercharger for oil... if oil comes out, don't bother taking the nosing off... however if little to no oil comes out then take it apart and check everything :) that's the best way :) Miriam xx
saftey note, remove the earth lead first. in this case the negative
Good to know :) thank you so much for watching! Miriam xx
Miriam you rock so much
Awwww thank you so much, usually the only rocking i do is when I'm stressed and sat in the corner of the room in a little ball rocking out :) thanks so much for watching and commenting, Miriam xx
@@ModAMiniGarage ha ha yeah but that's just it, some of us (me) go totally insane trying to fix our mini, and you bring a human element to the videos. It's so much more helpful than watching someone do a job and not encountering a single problem or challenge along the way. Thanks for what you do :)
Haha we don't hide my mistakes that's for sure we leave them in because chances are some one else might try and do the same, makes sense for us to potentially break something rather than someone else :) all the best, Miriam xx
@@ModAMiniGarage well it's awesome content. Found you guys on insta too so will keep up over there as well :)
great job, yeah its not an easy process well done you are amazing
omg gonna have to take all this off just to get to the knock sensor =(
but love the videos really helped a lot
Glad it helped someone! Yea knock sensors placed poorly for sure! Thanks for watching! Miriam xx
Can not find the bypass valve guy please help ?
Are you on the r53 Facebook group? The guy you a looking for is called nigel brown and he runs rooster racing :) here's a link :) facebook.com/brownpantsminiparts/ thanks for watching, Miriam xx
Where are you located? I have a 2004 Mini Cooper S with 197,000 miles
Wow that's really good going!! How does it still run well?? We are based in Maldon Essex :) Miriam xx
Mod A Mini Garage Yes doll runs great no leaks have a couple good Mini mechanics and do simple things on it. Just worry about that Supercharger going but I baby it not speed too much 😎. The clutch sticks a bit sometimes when downshift .
Sounds really good considering the mileage :) I'm sure if you maintain it as is it will be fine :) definately worth having the supercharger serviced if it's not been done!! should be every 100k. Miriam xx
Not to criticize you, but to remove the tube front the red clip, you got to push down on the clip and then pull the tube out.
Hahahaha yea live and learn lol we had this comment loads,are myself look a right fool! 😂 thanks so much for watching, Miriam xx
Well done for getting your hands dirty and having a crack it it. Would you be doing all this if it wasn’t on camera on RUclips I wonder?
It's now my daytime job hahahah :) we have a garage in Chelmsford essex, we work on A LOT of minis, and although I'm not the head mechanic, I do get my hands dirty when I have to! Today for example, the boys were so busy working on 2 other minis for the day, that I had to change the rear discs and pads on a Mercedes! Most days though, I'm just the manager :) thanks so much for watching, Miriam xx
That red clip is supossed to push It down not up.....
Yes you are correct quite a few people have picked up on this so we added it to our description :) thanks for watching, Miriam xx
liking the videos but please do it without the toytown music.
Duly noted :) thank you so much for watching regardless!! Miriam xx
Mod A Mini Garage sorry if it sounded like a moan. It’s just that the internet is awash with this royalty free lift music. I get why you put it on but I’m not sure you need it. ✌🏼
That music...errrr
yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeah am not going to do this :D hahahahahah thats a hard pass i got to the part taking the belt off after front crash bar nope nope i will 100% break something / fuck something up..... looks like 300 quid for a sc service :'((((
You should have a go!! It's really not as hard as it looks :) if your local to Essex in the UK we can help I'm sure :) thanks so much for watching the videos, Miriam xx
Negative battery terminal first 😬😬😬
watch Sarah n' Tuned or Cars and Bras..Those girls just get on with spannering without going on about being girls.
Thanks for the advice I will definately keep that in mind for future videos :) I'll also check out the other RUclipsrs, I love my car content so will be good to try something new :) thank you so so much for watching, Miriam xx
Killing those gender stereotypes 😛 love the content
Hahahaha thanks so much for watching! It's mornto shown anyone can do anything if they put there mind to it... I had never used a spanner before these vids! I'm more of a knitting kinda girl :) Miriam xx
Should remove the negative cable not the positive, should have shown putting the parking brake on and a wheel chalk. And cut the crappy music so someone can hear what the heck you are saying and it’s clear you don’t have a clue
Hahaha ahh tbf I didn't really have a clue back then! I Had never even picked up a spanner before and thought, heck why not give this a go and learn something while I do! Appreciate you watching and your comments about the music, my more recent videos have been edited differently so you can hear me a bit better 😊 over a year since I posted these videos feels like an age with corona! I now work full time in a garage so just goes to show what happens when you put your mind to something new! 😊 Thanks for the constructive criticism, Miriam xx
Many things I show she's doing wrong way.
Oh no! I am definitely not a professional and my channel is just supposed to be showing my progress from first picking up a spanner to being able to complete a full engine rebuild! Please do let me know what I did wrong so that I can learn for next time!
Mod A Mini Garage don’t take any notice your doing ok darling 👍
You are doing a great job and dont mind negative comments like that ! Some folk are know alls and love to criticise but not follow with proper advice
Can you PLEASE get rid of the infantile music?
This is our most common complaint and music has been removed from our latest video mostly. Thanks for your feedback. Miriam xx