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MINI gearbox problems

  • 26-08-2010 7:26pm
    #1
    jame5_b
    Closed Accounts Posts: 99 ✭✭


    So the gearbox in my MINI cooper has gone for the second time in a year. Last summer I got the gearbox completely refurbished and got a 12 month warranty. It's only a few weeks out of warranty but the garage dont want to know about it.

    Looking around on the net I found a good few people have fitted a 6 speed box form the S. The 6 speed is ment to be much stronger but ive rang a few breakers and none seems to have one. I know a good few parts have to be changed such as starter motor gear linkage driveshafts flywheel etc..

    my question is should i fit the 6 speed or get the box fixed again..

    thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    Owen
    Registered Users Posts: 12,683 ✭✭✭✭Owen


    Going to the 6 speed can be done, but it's a bit of a job. Plus, if you have cruise control, it will be disabled by going to the 6 speed box. If you want to get a proper MINI specialist to do either the 5 speed, or the 6 speed, PM me, I've a guy in Cork who's done loads.


  • #3
    jame5_b
    Closed Accounts Posts: 99 ✭✭jame5_b


    Thanks for the reply.
    no the car doesnt have the cruise control.
    have you heard good reviews from the 6 speed conversion. im guessing the 6 speed would be a good bit more money to do. just wondering if its worth it.


  • #4
    Drummerboy08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,102 ✭✭✭✭Drummerboy08


    If it were me I'd just repair the current gearbox, and then spend my money upgrading to the S.


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