MINI Cooper S Supercharger Removal & Oil Service R53 Eaton M45
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- Опубликовано: 21 мар 2014
- How to refill the oil in your 2002-2006 R53 MINI Cooper Eaton M45 supercharger. Oil Fill Amount: Front: 4.9oz + Rear: 1.4oz
Remove supercharger from car. Also replace water pump inlet o-ring. Running out of oil can cause water pump PTO gear damage or other supercharger damage.
Refill with GM 12345982 supercharger oil. Buy here:
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Belt tensioner tool:
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Hose clamp pliers:
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Water pump O-ring:
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Need a used supercharger?
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Put car in Front End Service Mode first. See my other video for how to do this: • Front End Service mode...
Sorry, the camera battery died during re-assembly. I will make a new full video the next time I do this job. (And I am buying a bigger battery for my camera-argh!)
Check out my supercharger pulley mod video:
• Video
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Own a 2006 Mini Cooper S/R53, 168K miles. Supercharger bearing was failing; lots of clatter. Mini dealership assessed the problem, as well as oil seepage likely from oil pan gasket and crank sensor and a few other items. Estimated cost to repair was approx $6500. After viewing your videos--Front End Service Mode, Oil Pan Gasket/Crank Sensor O-Ring, and Supercharger Removal--went to work fixing things myself. Reman supercharger, new water pump, new gasket/oil ring for pan and crank sensor, new o-ring on dipstick tube; while I was at it a new headlamp washer module, hood supports, and some other odds and ends. Total cost:
Front end service mode
$6,500!? 😩 😥 I just bought a used one last year, and the prospect of that price for work on the car is daunting
Yeah, I just picked up a used one for less than what that service cost was. Figure it's my project car, Not the daily driver.
Mod Mini is a God! I’ve got an 06 r53 with all the classic leaks and problems... auto shop wanted ridiculous money to do simple things, (as we all know) third car not daily driver- was really considering getting rid of her until I saw this man’s amazing tutorials and fully descriptive vids on anything from simple to cringeworthy overwhelming things. Thanks to the mini Mod god, I am able to put my super little fun mobile back on the road and am confident that I can tackle most any task now! Falling back in love with my car, and loving the MOD GOD!
Thanks and keep it up-I know I’m grateful for your diligence.
Just here to say thank you so much for this video. I was able to do this job as well as replace my PTO gear, endplate, water pump, etc. when it failed, all with the help of this video (and your front end service mode video) and hand tools. I don't know how many hundreds of dollars I saved in labor by doing it myself. 1k miles later, and the car is still going strong. Keep these R53 videos coming!
Stephen Plodinec Would be so kind to share how you replaced your PTO gears? Where and how did you get the parts ? Did you do the rebuild yourself? Thank you ever so much!
@@mihnearadu106 Wow this is a blast from the past, I had forgotten about this comment from 5 years ago! If I remember correctly, I was able to find a new endplate and a PTO gear on ebay (the larger gear that's connected to the endplate--the smaller gear was in good shape, so I didn't replace it). The gear is simply pressed onto the shaft and held by pressure, so I got the new gear onto the shaft of my new endplate by "wiggling" it down: use a heavy-duty vise to push one side of the gear a milimeter so, rotate 180 degrees and do the same thing, on and on until the gear moves down into place. Since it's so tight you need a lot of force to do it; I had a large bench-mounted iron vise. Looking back on it I'd recommend trying to find a whole new endplate assembly complete with gear, but my shade tree method worked for the rest of the 30k miles I had the car (finally sunsetted it at 200k+. Miss that thing)
Thanks for another great video! Been contemplating servicing the SC oil change myself for a long time but could only imagine what was invoked. When I bought my new R53 in 2004 the Mini Dealer Service stated that the transmission and supercharger oil were "lifetime" and "never need changing". I've been working on my own cars long enough to know = Never Say Never! Servicing the SC is going to be a daunting experience for me to say the least. Your video has clearly prepared me to know what to expect. I'm now up to the challenge -Thanks again Mod Mini!
Well how’d it go?
Just finished servicing my supercharger, replacing my water pump and flange, as well as my thermostat and the housing and a few hoses, as well as the crankshaft sensor o-ring as suggested all thanks to your videos
Thanks a ton man
And keep up the amazing work!!!
How long did it all take you about minus the horses, flange, and thermostat? Going to tackle this in a few days
I love your no bullshit way of working. Watching your videos is like watching a F1 pitstop. Many thanks.
I'm not gonna lie... I had taken the front end completely apart to get to the water pump and supercharger to find my antifreeze leak.... Couldn't get it off and this man helped me so much
I finally started tearing into my JCW for a supercharger oil, CPS O ring, dipstick O ring, belt, 15% pulley, valve cover and spark plug tube gaskets, radiator hoses, water pump, and a buttload of other stuff, and I have to say that this video may be the single most helpful piece of information I've found in my entire life. I just got the blower off and am taking a break to come tell you that you've saved HOURS of my life.
I did prefer to simply disconnect the battery and remove the alternator itself, but I cracked the plastic holding the hot lead of the alternator to the body, so if you do that, make sure you hold onto the alternator wire with a pair of pliers while you turn the nut.
I definitely also think having a door panel removal tool like you used helped immensely in removing the hoses, and I would definitely suggest a pair of long nose pliers like you have, because I didn't have them and had to make due with channel locks and big needle nose pliers, which sucked.
Dedicated hose clamp pliers like these are practically essential for working on this engine. amzn.to/2gfFLz7
Your tutorials are the best on you tube! Thank you again for the blood sweat and tears you save me again and again!!!
Man, your an absolute angel!!! How many thousands of dollars have you saved ppl cause you took the time and had patience to show us how to “Mini Cooper”
It’s probably in the millions by now ...?
The shop by my house wanted over $3k to do this service plus all the other related coolant services. It took three weeks but I was able to do it myself following this video and the front end service mode video. Thank you so much!!
Good job. That sounds way overpriced.
The independent mini garage in san diego quoted me USD$2600 to do this+new serpentine tensioner, which is $200 shy of what I got the whole car for!@@ModMINI
Your videos are great. I don't do any of my own work like this but it's fun to watch what I'm paying my mechanic for when I have things done. I just don't have the facilities to do this kind of work comfortably.
A BIG Thank you mate.
First time working on a mini.
You saved me a LOT of time. And I has to laugh as I was also taking it apart with AEG power tools as well.
Keep up the aweswom work mate.
that was a great video I'm about do my daughter's and couldn't have done it without your vid. Excellent!
This man is the only one to watch for sure!!!! He kinda blew threw that video faster than usual. That being said I've done enough research & more than not just say run it till it Blows then slap a rebuilt on which is precisely what I'll do. (DON'T FIX IT IF IT AIN'T BROKE!!!) Specially on these little hot rods!!! Basic maintenance, oil changes etc...... this one I have now is at 94,000 with a 15% pulley & still screams through the high rpm's!!!! I will always have one of these cars for tons of fun!!!! P.s r53's are far from every day driving cars. If you drive them every day the way they like to be driven you will be under it more than in it!!!!!!🤪💨💨💨💭💭💭
Thank you so much for the video. The worse part in it all is that SC intake pipe (off and back on) I couldn't get it till I took the bypass off (3x 10mm bolts) and put it back on as 1 piece with the intake pipe and then it all slid together super easy. This video helped ALOT!
This guide is fantastic. Over the weekend, I just wrapped up this project, starting with your Front End Service mode video then moving to this one. The only thing I would add pertains to the vertical section of hose that goes up to the bypass valve from the supercharger intake. If you remove BOTH hose clamps, it allows the short section of hose to sort of "tilt" to the left, allowing for easier removal and MUCH easier installation of the SC intake pipe. Thanks again for a great guide!.
Kris Yates I didn't suggest removing those clamps because they can be very difficult to reinstall unless you replace them with worm style clamps. If you will be replacing them, it can help.
I am doing this service to my Mini. Lots of small parts to keep track of. I will replace the oil, seal to intake and crank case possitioning sensor. belt will get changed to. Wont cost me much escept time. Thanks for the wonderfull step by step video!
Love your videos, I learn so much, keep them coming for the 2003 cooper s...thanks.
I can understand why the SC inlet pipe is your least favorite part. Dismantling it was really difficult. And reassembling it was worse, until I unbolted the air conduit on the side of the outlet of the intercooler. Then everything simply slipped together in half a second. I also took advantage of the access to the alternator to replace it. It was emitting a whine. It turned out that the housing was cracked too. Well, I now have a nearly brand new 2003 MINI Cooper S, thanks to you and your excellent videos!
Ohhhh here is the answer i been looking for! Ive been trying to reinstall the intake duct for an hour without success. It just wont go in all the way to align the bolt. Thank you!!!!! For the awesome tip!
Great job on the video. It takes a massive amount of effort narrate such an informative video. Keep up the awesome work.
I found a 05 S r53 to use as a lil work car while im on the road so i can park my Dually.. this video has convinced me as much as id love to have one, i can foresee more wrenching than i probably wanna get into while in a Rv park and not at home lol Great video though thank you🤙
This will help me to service the supercharger before somethings happening, my MCS R53 now at 65K it’s still fine but maybe now I just to top up the front SC of the oil reservoir, This job should be done by myself next time
Thank you so much , I appreciated
Another outstanding contribution... very thorough detail and knowledge share. Thank you again for efforts on this.
Thank you so much for the vid!!! Pray it goes half as smooth as you make it look 🤞
Excellent series of uploads. after watching (many times) this particular upload I completed a front end service. The quality, instruction and tips are top notch. Saved a lot of bucks so thank you. Dave (UK)
I'm with David Salazar!
You the real MVP. You literally just saved me 500 bills
Somebody get this guy a BEER!
PLEASE Keep the ViDeoS going
I graduated top of class at uti and normally look down on other mechanics, my theory is the carbon monoxide they love breathing :) anyways I've watched hundreds of fix it and maintenance videos but what you just accomplished in 10 minutes was incredible. Nuisance of a car but girls love them. Great job.
I wish I had a proper technical education. I've taught myself everything I know and I'm probably missing a lot.
always great vids, a question, i took mine out all ok, before i put back in, can i jet wash all the outsides of the supercharger?
Thanks Mr. Mod Mini - your videos are amazingly helpful😍
Thanks for all the videos , I'm going to be doing KAVS upgrade and SC oil service
Great videos. I just wish I had the space, the tools and the guts to do this kind of thing myself. I've recently dropped over 1500GBP on mine to get the clutch, flywheel and bushes replaced.
Rip off Britain.
Thank you for this video! I want to service my supercharger and now I know how to do that!
you are incredible man great job ive used plenty of your videos! keep it up!
Thanks Mod, That is what I thought about the engine, thanks for clarifying. I have a strong burning rubber smell so I am sure that is it or a part of it. Your videos are such a great help. Thanks!
+SAILMONSTER Rubber smell = yeah, most likely the crankshaft pulley has come apart.
Thank you so much for your videos as I plan on doing this over my Christmas break along with a couple other items. My car has 69K miles and would also like to do the pulley swap but not sure whether the 15% or 17% would better. My car is bone stock right now and want to do a cold air intake right away but there's a few to choose from. Do you have a suggestion? I like the looks of the JCW but if there's something better please advise. Also since I'm new to the Mini world what does PTO stand for? I keep thinking tractor related.. Also I really want to add a boost and oil pressure gauge and since it will be in front end service mode I figured it would be easier to add those but where do you tap in for the boost? And what gauges are you running along with the pods?
Thanks a million!
wow you make it look so easy!
I'm on my way to the junkyard now to try to scoop up one of these superchargers for my miata, but it'll be freezing and snowy
hopefully I can get it done within a couple hours!
success!!!
I have one of these on a shelf - good video, thanks.
That MINI installation looks like a proper pita - must've been designed by the French member of the BMW team.
Grimly Curmudgeon 🤣
from my perspective as a dealer mechanic, Mini supercharger removal/replacement is not even close to the top of my list of "proper pita" jobs to do. With the car in service mode it's almost a wet dream to work on these.
Excellent tutorial video by the way!
Thanks for the video, did this today with.no major hiccups . Also did the thermostat, crankshaft position sensor o-ring. Only question is its all back together except the tensioner bolt, how do i get that so it won't cross thread?
Apparenlty a good nights sleep and coffee were all that were needed.
Hi I just got a 2005 mini cooper s and is making a really loud grinding noise around the supercharger do you think I have a bad supercharger ? thank you for all your great videos they are very helpful
thank you for these gems. well done!
Thank you for another very helpful video. You make these jobs much easier. My '04 is just past 100K miles and I have pulled the S/C. It had about the right amount of oil in both ends and the oil wasn't too filthy. Do you think refilling it with oil is all I should do at this point or should I further service the S/C?
Everything was running fine and the bearings feel solid when turned by hand. I don't want to pay close to $1000 for a rebuilt unit right now.
Thanks again!
+TigerCaddy MINI About 90% of the time the oil is usually fine. If the levels were healthy, nothing else should be needed.
hey love your videos and work. I have a question, had my 05 r53 for about a month now and it runs mint well until yesterday, because it's starting to over heat, now I was thinking, thermostat because i have no heat in the car, but then I really started wondering if it's my waterpump, any advice ?? please and thank you
Fantastic , don't think I'll be doing it myself but really well explained.
Thanks for the great video. I am attemting to replace my Supercharger, do I need to take out the radiator or just pull out the bumpers as shown on your front service mode? Thanks again....
it's probably not worth it to try to work around the radiator. It's only a few extra minutes and gives you much more working space.
Hey! Thanks for the video as usual! I have a huge coolant leak that i believe is coming from the water pump oring that connects to the engine block. Have you seen this oring fail before? I did a bunch of work on the car about 4 years/10,000kms ago and that oring was replaced at that time, so it's pretty frustrating that it already failed (if that is where it's actually coming from). Thanks!
Awesome video it was very helpful. Keep up the good work.
Hey I enjoy your videos. I have a 03 MIni Cooper S with 99, 600 miles on it. I am contemplating the super charger service. What other repairs/services items should be done at the same time as the super charger (water pump, tensioner, belt, hoses)? I would also like to install the 15% super charger pulley. Should all this be done at the same time?
hi! have you a video where you change bearings of supercharger? thanks
gday mate! Thank you so much for the awesome video!
Thanks to you I've decided to tackle the service of my 2004 Mini Cooper S.
She has recently started rattling from the S/C waterpump area, I've removed them both.
Do I replace the water pump and s/c bearings? car has 150k kilometres on the odometer.
I'd replace the entire supercharger with used one on ebay. They can't really be rebuilt with success.
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Just weighing up doing a supercharger service and pulley swap on my motor. Looking at the images I'm thinking I could get the old pulley off with a 2 or 3 legged puller once the supercharger is on the bench. Do you think that would work or do I need to fork out for the special tool?
Thanks to your video it made it so much easier for me to do this to my wife’s car, her supercharger started making some noise so I looked it up and found yours. On the front it had 4 ozs of oil but the rear only had a few drops come out. Do you think I would have to get another supercharger or is there a way to check this one.
Thanks
If it had any oil drip out it is usually ok but you would have to remove the cover and look at the gears to know for sure.
Doing this on my 05, but I'm also gonna be replacing the pulley with it, easier to replace supercharger pulley while it's off the car?
Replaced my sc successfully last weekend, and wanted to thank you! Couldn't have done it as easy as it went without your help, for sure! I've got a few questions though if you don't mind me asking;
The R53 was sitting about 9 months, beginning of last winter, and I just fixed it and got it running normally again. Throughout those months I would start it and let it run for a little but not maybe 5min every couple weeks because I couldn't stand the supercharger noise and what it could possibly be doing to my Mini.. but anyway, is there anything I should look out for from it sitting that long? Other than tires and bulbs, but like any bushings or bearings or anything that could go bad from sitting outside for that long and not hardly driving? Flushed and did all fluids, but I feel like there is more noise when driving down the road now and stiffer steering.. thinking about doing new control arms and adjustable sway bar though, as well as brakes because they were rusted down bad. Idk about the brake pads but the rotors were disgusting. Any ideas or comments?
No should be fine.
I just saw this video and realized that it would probably be a wise decision for me to service the supercharger oil on my Mini S that I just bought. I may as well swap the pulley out to a 15% while I'm servicing the supercharger right? I was going to eventually swap out the pulley anyway so this seems like the most opportune time.
If you have the supercharger off the car anyway, it would easier be than doing it on the car (although it's not terribly hard t to do even when on the car)
Awesome video, doing this tomorrow.
so when Mod Mini says that the plastic tube is his "favorite" part of the job, let me concur with his sarcasm. That tube was a bitch and a half to get off and back on. Every other part of the process was relatively straight forward, but man that part was a real problem! I think I spent about 2 hours on it alone, between taking it off and then getting it back on. It takes a little force to get it back into place and lined up, especially with a new green gasket.
+fprintf I hate that tube but have figured out the easiest way to deal with it. It's easiest if you remove the three 11mm bolts on the intercooler horn on the bypass valve side and remove it together with the bypass valve / horn and the rubber tube...
Nice job here. Do you have any videos of cut off vale replacements?
Hi. Thanks for watching. I suspect you mean bypass valve? No videos yet but will be sure to record one if I do this job.
Just did mine at 206K miles, on a 2002 R53. SC had plenty of good looking oil, which really surprised me. I don't recommend waiting this long, but your SC may be in better shape than you think!
Wow. I've seen two go bad at around 160k. I've also just worked on one that was 190k and still had some oil left.
By the way, thanks for the video. Really helped me!
Is it safe up to 150K? Are there sign to know when oil is needed? Whats the recommended mileage for supercharger oil change?
@@fotomedia1 My R53 has 157K miles on it when it got the rattle. I am in process of supercharger replacement now. I suggest you do this oil service immediately.
I always look forward to your videos. They're great! I'll be removing my SC sometime in the near future so that I can remove the OEM water pump and replace it with an electric water pump. I want to do this to rectify the PTO gear and PTO oil replacement issues. At the same time, I'm thinking of removing the PTO cover and replacing it with a blanking plate. With the removal of the OEM water pump drive gear there shouldn't be any need to fill the PTO chamber with oil should there.
I'd still put a little oil in there to be safe. There is an output shaft and you wouldn't want the seal to dry out.
I recently purchased a 2007 R52 and came across your videos. Thank you so much. You appear to be well qualified. I wish you were in the Sacramento, California area. Your videos are going to allow me to take on some jobs regarding my MINI I may not have attempted. That said, any shops or mechanics you recommend in my area?
Not sure, but I think MINI Mania is in your area. You might try asking them
Could you explain what you do after unbolting the throttle body? Do you take it off? Or just slide it to the side?
Just finished this job tonight. Only comment I have is the plastic inlet pipe to the supercharger (the part you said was the worst part on the car). Is a piece of piss if you simply undo the 3 nuts on the right side of the inlet manifold. The whole shooting match slides to the right with no need for faffing about with that small rubber hose between the 2. Everything else is spot on. Just thought I would put it out there as anything to make it easier for others. ;)
Also. There is no need to remove the dip stick tube. Just remove the 2 bolts that hold it in place and the supercharger will wiggle out through the gap. Ileviating any chance of water in the sump ;)
Fill points? Which is front and which is rear- Not L and R? Thanks again for the great info!
It's a wonderful video. keep up the good work, you made me seriously thinking about buying a mini, I was a bit hesitating about it because of the servicing. But after watching your channels and videos you got me enthusiastic about the whole thing.
btw, can you share the links for the electric impact wrench that you're using in the video?!
Thanks
hasan Al-Thigah That's cool, thanks for letting me know.
The large impact driver I use comes from Home Depot, any 18v gun with 1/4 bit should be similar.
Home Depot sells as part of a ~$200 set, but you can also get the impact driver separately if you already have battery/charger.
Driver:
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The whole set goes on sale sometimes for around $180-200 at Home Depot.
www.amazon.com/RIDGID-Compact-Impact-Driver-R9600SB
The small angle impact driver is:
amzn.to/1jPBOew
I use both a lot, both on cars and around the house.
Hi thanks for replying. I have removed chain cover and lined up lower and upper links and the leads are number I presuming that number 1 cylinder is crank side . I agree with you this is y I have checked and rechecked timing and it seems to be all ok I also have code say problem with vacuum on inlet I have put vac gauge in map hole and I am getting positive pressure. ?
timothy essex Which MAP hole? Probably doesn't matter because you won't get vacuum until the car is idling. But you need to check the pre-boost MAP to get vacuum (the one on top of the thermostat) Maybe a burnt or stuck valve? Beyond that I am not sure.
thank you for doing this
Very useful video, thanks a lot friend!!!!!
Hello! It's possible to remove the supercharger intake tube without removing all the front? Great video!
Not really.
Hello Mod Mini
Love your channel btw...
I wanted to ask you if it is possible to fit the 6 speed transmission form what I believe is an S 2002-2006 (not too sure) onto a 2002 R50?
I have this guy selling one for cheap but i found it odd that he says it came off a 2003 R50 and not a R53. Did the R50s have an option for the 6 speed trans'?
Also if I were to go ahead and get it what are all the components that i would need to do a complete swap?
Thanks in advance... Cheers...
Thanks, love your videos. I think i have small coolant leak coming from my pump. So since i have to do all the work to get to it im going to order a new pump, housing and thermostat. Might as well change the pully to a 17% while its out and change fluid. think i may get a new belt tensioner and idler pully. Oh and also have to change the crank sensor oring. Anything else? Thanks again for the precise videos.
Maybe the green gasket between supercharger and intake tube.
Mod MINI I will have to look into that. Do you know what its called if i look on ebay or something?
Thank you, very helpful!!
Thanks for your excellent videos- I have a questions I hope you can answer. I have the S/Charger out, but noticed on the intake duct- the plastic part you don't like, 2 tubes, and one was disconnected at the other end- the light grey one on the right. What is it and where does it connect to? No idea where it does when I reassemble it...... thanks!
Probably broken. Connects to the precharge air mass sensor next to airbox.
Your videos are very helpful ,thank you!!!can you provide me with the information on specialty Mini tools like the belt tension and the supercharge pulley removal tool?
Thank you again.
See video description.
Hey I have a 2002 Mini Cooper s I’m getting a noise and it sounds like it’s the supercharger do you know a lot about these cars? Seems like you do, also since the noise I don’t feel like I’m getting the same power out of the mini and I don’t hear that wine of the supercharger anymore
Hello. For how long does supercharger last and how often should the oil be replaced? Thank you
I want to buy a mini cooper s r53, how do I know the supercharger is ok/ need oil service?
I love your video, keep it up
amazing! Great howto!
Hi. Any idea what's the size of the stock supercharger pulley? I'm checking one on way motor works. but It says "it doesn't come with pulley" and it actually let you chose what pulley to put on it when you check out. I'm trying to stay stock just so I don't get any headache when I get my smog check. Thank you as always for your awesome videos
To my knowledge there is no such thing as an aftermarket pulley that is the stock sizing. I'd highly recommend getting the 15% pulley.
Thank u for making it easier to work on my gfs car
I’ve read to fill the oil, just fill it then level it out let it leak , just like trans oil filling it up?
Mod -
Thank you for all of your great instruction! I have a question about supercharger upgrades:
I've been wanting to upgrade the pulley to 15% or 16% reduction, but I've read about the poor design and gearing malfunctions in the EatonM45 at high mileage (my '06 MCS is currently at 76k). I've been looking into the Sprintex S5-210 supercharger and would like to know your thoughts on just replacing the Eaton with the Sprintex. Obviously the Sprintex is much more expensive, but do you think its as or more reliable than the Eaton? Many thanks!
+jedcsh1 I have heard a lot of bad things about the Sprintex in terms of reliability.
+Mod MINI Thank you! Now I get to spend all of that money that would've been for the Sprintex on a ton of other mods! :D Peace from San Francisco
Thanks for the video. Any ideas what would cause the mini to idle high after doing the supercharger service? My SES light is on with a high idle, but I can't get a code off it. Only thing I can think of is something to do with the throttle/MAF.
Vacuum leak. Check intercooler boots or other seals after the throttle body.
@@ModMINI Thanks, I did find an intercooler boot not fully sealed.
Great videos! Do you have any videos on how a supercharger that needs an oil service sounds? And how it should sound after?
There is no difference in sound until it's already too late.
@FourAM Epiphany - if you plan on keeping your car a long time, I would do this service immediately and then again in 80k miles or so. My supercharger is making the awful sound - it sounds like rocks rattling in your engine - so I've pulled my supercharger and looked at the PTO gears. I'm going to have to replace the supercharger now. It would have been a lot cheaper to simply replace the oil, but I didn't know.
Question, how do you remember where everything goes back to when you take it off. For example the bolts
Experience and/or labeling/organization.
Great vidoes man!!! Question how often should this be done? I just recently took possession of an 05 R53.
+TheZodiac31 Nobody knows because MINI never specified, but once every 80K would be a good idea.
@Ellie Basic Well if that ain't a late reply. 😆 But thanks for it. That mini is long dead though. I got tired of throwing money at it.
Hey, i was doing a supercharger service on a friends 03 r53 just now and had a lot of problems with fitting the pipe you called "the worst part on this car" back onto the supercharger while also fitting that short black tube. after a lot of fiddeling around i somehow got it to fit but the car runs either very lean or rich because the cat started to glow red hot after a few seconds after the first statup, do you have any tips fitting that pipe, because i think theres maybe a leak that causes the engine to run poorly or do you even have an idea what else could be the fault. precats already missing if thats an information needed
+mod mini Your videos are very helpful sir. I'm about to do this to my R53 it has about 95k miles should i replace the water pump while I'm at it? how long do water pumps last on an R53?
It would be a good idea. They sometimes leak before the 120K mark.
Thank you I appreciate the help Sir!
@Modmini Do I have to have a tension bar? Or can I use a pry bar of some sort? And if not, where would dI get a tension bar?
I would use the belt tensioner tool. Unsafe to improvise. See video description for a link.
When putting everything thing back, is there a specific torque for each bolt?
Technically yes, but knowing how tight is the correct amount of tight is a skill that needs to be acquired to do mechanical work.
Hey MOD Mini! Inspired by your Blown Engine videos and many other helpful posts... I am doing my own rebuild. Stuck on the Drive Belt... I have a 2% Crank, 17% SC Pulley and obviously AC... a 6PK1368 will not fit :/ this was advised!
Good evening, just wondering will it be a good idea to upgrade the supercharger pulley at the same time when I'm doing the SC oil service?
Many thanks!
Yes, absolutely
Hi there I am a BIG fan of your video's, The supercharger on my R53 has started making grinding noises - its been noisy for the last six months but recently got worse - I am wary of buying a second hand unit off the internet - I have bought a service kit that comes with bearings, oil etc, that way I know the unit will run ok.. Have you ever serviced the inside of a unit ?? I believe the grinding and clacking noise is coming from the worn bearings in the unit. The water pump was replaced 2 years and little mileage since . Your feedback would be appreciated ..
I need to know this too
hii sir. i have aproblem with my mini cooper s 2012 r56 engine n18b16a..the computer shows " low pressure" . i replaced a new high pressure pump and its didn't work. what do you is the problem?
Hey bro does the supercharger have to be removed in order to replace the knock sensor?
I believe there is no clearance to access it without removing the supercharger.
I love your videos, but my homework I read 140 mL on the crank pulley side, and 40 mL on the water pump side is that inaccurate?
Question mate the pipe on the left hand side off the intercooler horn that runs under the intercooler I think and to the fule rail can I access that by just taking the intercooler off?
You want to remove fuel rail? Yes, remove intercooler.
Great video. Those hoses are a pain! I changed the oil last nightl. The stuff that came out had a rather horrid smell to it, too. Not too dark, but about half of what is suggested to put back in. On the pulley side, there was a vacuum as I opened the plug, probably equivalent to the amount of fluid missing.
Question - does the water pump squeak a little when you turn it, especially when still wet with coolant after removal? Is a slight resistance to turning it over once removed normal? I never had issues with coolant flow even out in Nevada in July, just slightly high coolant temps at any outside temperature (thermostat, also going in today).
Yes, it's a little squeaky. I've only seen one failed water pump so far and I've fixed at least 6-7 R53 MINIs with water leaks. It's almost always the thermostat housing gasket.
thanks for the reassurance. I put it back in yesterday (after changing thermostat and gasket). I'll probably get a new one in next SC oil service. Colin Greene's BC coilovers going in today