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@HenriqueDaCunha Күн бұрын
Great MINI's and amazing videos. Keep up with the good work. Cheers from a fellow R53 owner.
@ThorMotorWerks Күн бұрын
Thanks 👍
@carlbaker1517 2 күн бұрын
Was a good video dude , yep I think was worth doing , keep up the good work and hope 2025 is good for you 👍
@ThorMotorWerks 2 күн бұрын
@@carlbaker1517 Thanks for the support this year, and a happy new year 👍
@ThorMotorWerks 2 күн бұрын
These ‘How To’ videos are moving to the 2nd channel shortly you can find that on the link below, if you want to subscribe over there as well: youtube.com/@thormotorwerks2?si=fnmz98YeooZKSqMq
@ThorMotorWerks 2 күн бұрын
These ‘How To’ guides will be moving to the 2nd Channel shortly to keep the 2 types of content separate: Come follow us over there as well 😊: youtube.com/@thormotorwerks2?si=fnmz98YeooZKSqMq
@thatloserwhoplays 2 күн бұрын
10 more years and bmw minis are classic cars, damn im old Wondering if thisll fit on r60s
@ThorMotorWerks 2 күн бұрын
@@thatloserwhoplays Countryman is a bit of a different setup. Will probably get round to one eventually 😂 Main thing with them (if it’s petrol) is replacing the plugs as they make a massive difference to the drive of the car.
@ThorMotorWerks 4 күн бұрын
Hope you all had an amazing Christmas and a Happy new year for 2025 - Video going on on New Years Day on the 2nd Channel - Link here if you haven't already Subscribed: www.youtube.com/@ThorMotorWerks2
@bimmer4624 4 күн бұрын
Hi. Thanks for the video very helpful to lots of people . I paid £800 for a 04 r53 in 2022 kept engine and gearbox just in case I need it in the future, sold the rest on ebay. Takes time and patients but if you have time worth it. Also found out a lot more about Minis and how they work or don't work. I made £1483.36 after costs. Carry on with the vids.
@ThorMotorWerks 4 күн бұрын
Definitely is good to see how it all goes together. It's always handy for spare bolts, clips etc - You were in a similar ball park to me as well with the totals - So shows if you want to put some time and effort in - Perfectly achievable to make some money and have some handy parts stored away for the inevitable issues that come up. Thanks for watching - Happy new year :)
@geoffreyrawlings9736 4 күн бұрын
Hi I have two cars im using for parts mini cooper and fiat 500 all from copart. Interesting video always wondered about selling parts. Thanks
@ThorMotorWerks 4 күн бұрын
Glad it helped - Some parts are worth keeping for spares if you have a few of the same cars with friends and family - But there are a number of parts that I think I've kept for a while, I inevitably have a clear out and a week later I will need that part but that's just bad luck. I can't say I've had much involvement with Fiat 500s, but I have done a couple of Ka's in the past that share the same engine and there are a few bits on them that are re-occuring issues so I guess if you have a parts car you can't really go wrong ;)
@MrWoodyJvo 4 күн бұрын
Hey - you still got the full suspension?
@ThorMotorWerks 4 күн бұрын
Not for this car unfortunately - I can pass you some details for someone that will have a full stock setup for an R53 if you are local to Essex. Drop me a message on Instagram if you need the details :)
@73urban 5 күн бұрын
Are you selling the 16 inch wheels that came with it mate?
@ThorMotorWerks 5 күн бұрын
I’m not sure yet - if you drop me a message on instagram and if they are available I’ll drop you a message. I’m weighing up putting them on the car once it’s done.
@73urban 5 күн бұрын
@ThorMotorWerks your on R53 owners club aren't you? If so it's Brett allinson on there
@ThorMotorWerks 5 күн бұрын
@ Yeah - No worries I’ll drop you a message when I know what’s going on with them 👍
@derekgb3780 5 күн бұрын
Good job you know your way around these cars 🙂
@ThorMotorWerks 5 күн бұрын
Going to be a lot of fun - I can tell already ;)
@WalshEBoY 6 күн бұрын
Where do you live and do you fancy doing mine :P great video and great job!
@ThorMotorWerks 6 күн бұрын
😂 You’re not the first to ask that question. I’m in Essex - and who knows maybe one day 👀
@stuartron1256 8 күн бұрын
Love these videos ...my guilty pleasure is watching them when the wife is out ! 😂 Merry Christmas and keep up the good work 🙂
@ThorMotorWerks 8 күн бұрын
😂 Thanks / Hopefully she doesn’t find out 😂
@williambrackenridge1685 8 күн бұрын
This guy is so easy to listen to and very knowledgable
@ThorMotorWerks 8 күн бұрын
Thank you 👍
@GaryEvans-i5t 9 күн бұрын
🎉❤ best video thanks
@ThorMotorWerks 9 күн бұрын
@@GaryEvans-i5t Thanks
@smallsparky 10 күн бұрын
Cant believe you didnt know about the optional front access bleed screw!!! Might get one fitted myself. 😂
@ThorMotorWerks 10 күн бұрын
Could make it a bit longer and double it as a coolant and oil drain 😂
@OhioRed55 10 күн бұрын
When you showed the bolt holes not lining up on the radiator support @ 12:35, could that be caused by them using an R50 support? The contour of the top of the support on an R50 and an R53 are different as you know, and was the R53 bonnet forcing the R50 rad support downwards?
@ThorMotorWerks 10 күн бұрын
@@OhioRed55 I think the holes are consistent across both. I think it’s more to do with the fact the crash bar wasn’t held in properly and there is a small amount of adjustment in the front panel before you bolt it down tight. So I think it’ll be fine when it’s going back together. The R50 front panel does stop the Airtec sitting properly though, which is why that has been a massive chunk of it cut out 😂
@bigdcarandvansourcing7305 11 күн бұрын
Track car!!!
@ThorMotorWerks 11 күн бұрын
You buying it? 😂👀
@Valerio_VDF 11 күн бұрын
Unfortunately this is the result of driveyard sunday mechanics+ bad professional mechanics combination... with my minis I have seen (and unfortunately had to pay for it) so many times in the UK... it is very difficult (not sure why) to properly maintain and fix these cars in the UK...
@ThorMotorWerks 11 күн бұрын
True. It’s difficult to find a decent garage, I can only go by what I was told - but apparently most of this has been done ‘professionally’ 😂😂
@Valerio_VDF 10 күн бұрын
@ oh I have a photo and video book of Crap done professionally unfortunately 😂😂🤌
@richardnewman8983 11 күн бұрын
After watching all that has been done to the Mini I will admit that I like what I see and I will now definitely subscribe to your channel. I deleted my last comment as I was totally wrong with what I had said and I apologise sincerely. I now look forward to your future videos and thank you and I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year try to enjoy as much as you can unfortunately my 28 year old son died last December of a heart attack so I don’t have anything to celebrate anymore. Please keep up the good work and once again I apologise for my other comment which I have now removed Take care from Richard in Dronfield Derbyshire
@ThorMotorWerks 11 күн бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch and no worries on the original comment, i appreciate it’s probably not the easiest time for you at the moment. Thank you for apologising (and for subscribing). 👍 As a dad myself, I can’t imagine how this time of year feels for you, but I hope at least you can have a bit of downtime and best wishes for 2025.
@ThorMotorWerks 11 күн бұрын
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@timbird5494 11 күн бұрын
Great video mate merry Xmas
@ThorMotorWerks 11 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching - Have a great Christmas 👍
@jameshalls 11 күн бұрын
I’m after a vacuum line clip? As mine is broken. Do you have a link as I can’t find any. Cheers.
@ThorMotorWerks 11 күн бұрын
If you mean the one that goes on the MAP sensor bracket that holds that black pipe in place the part number should be 61138368029
@jameshalls 11 күн бұрын
Yes that’s the one. Thanks, much appreciated. 👍🏻
@Fourwheeledfarming 11 күн бұрын
Another great video. Goes to show how some people just don’t care how it all goes together. Any bolt will do… or maybe no bolt at all. Keep it coming. Good to show the correct way of doing things
@ThorMotorWerks 11 күн бұрын
@@Fourwheeledfarming Thanks - Merry Christmas and thanks for the support 👍
@jclife3093 11 күн бұрын
Wow what a bodge. All fixable if you wish to but I'd be pulling the entire engine and starting from scratch given the state of it. Lucky it wasn't sold to someone who didn't know much about them looks like a death trap waiting to happen. A nice project though!
@ThorMotorWerks 11 күн бұрын
Not a good start 😂 - Yeah I’d be frustrated if I bought it as a working car and was running around in it with family. Glad in one sense I did pick it up.
@jclife3093 11 күн бұрын
@ThorMotorWerks and hopefully for not much more than scrap value. Cant see where the 7k went even if it did include the entire car!
@ThorMotorWerks 12 күн бұрын
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@Nine_Finger_Wrenching 13 күн бұрын
I caught your live and decide to give you a subscribe. 😂 I do working on stuff content too.
@ThorMotorWerks 13 күн бұрын
Thanks for the sub - I’ll check it out once I’ve recovered from that gearbox 😂
@Nine_Finger_Wrenching 13 күн бұрын
@ 🤣 go enjoy a pint 🍺 have a great weekend.
@francoiscalve3727 16 күн бұрын
hello thank you very much for your video, I installed the xenons on the R53S thanks to you :) I just have a small problem, before I had the automatic leveling on the halogen headlights but it does not work on the xenons... Could you help me?
@ThorMotorWerks 16 күн бұрын
@@francoiscalve3727 you wouldn’t have had autolevelling as that’s only on Xenon’s, if you have the headlight adjust that should still be working afterwards. It might be worth checking your xenon’s just to make sure they are firm inside, as there is a small ball and socket the upper section sits on - sometimes (Especially if they’ve been posted to you) that can get knocking in transit and as a result it won’t level properly until it’s reseated
@francoiscalve3727 16 күн бұрын
@@ThorMotorWerks thanks for your quick reply I may have expressed myself badly, sorry On my old OEM halogen headlights there was a level adjustment when turning on the ignition (you could hear the electric motor) I understood that I don't have the "automatic" adjustment because I don't have the front and rear level sensors but on my new xenon headlights I don't hear the sound of the electric motor when I turn on the ignition, is there perhaps an option to choose on NCS Expert?
@bimmer4624 16 күн бұрын
Nice video good work🤕
@ThorMotorWerks 16 күн бұрын
Cheers 👍
@BryanBalu 21 күн бұрын
Hi there, I’m having problem with my mini there is no fault code on it but the rpm wont go more than 4,000 in gear or neutral, you tink this is the problem? Many thanks
@ThorMotorWerks 20 күн бұрын
@@BryanBalu What Mini do you have?
@BryanBalu 15 күн бұрын
@ hi i have r50 mini one 2002 automatic. Thanks
@r53sam 25 күн бұрын
Mine used to also do this with 550s and a cam. Sometimes it would start fine other times it would take a few extra cranks of the engine. Once I swapped to a Link ecu I didn’t have those issues.
@ThorMotorWerks 25 күн бұрын
@@r53sam Yeah this is a Bytetronik map. I’ll see how it goes in new year. For now I’ve got a solution 👀😂
@r53sam 25 күн бұрын
@ yes mine was the same with the Bytetronik map on the stock ECU. No rhyme or reason to it just a quirk it never bothered me too much. Guessing it’s to do with the crank enrichment depending on where the engine stops before/after TDC.
@MelonHatch 25 күн бұрын
Another great video, love the BRG R53 ❤
@ThorMotorWerks 25 күн бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@kurbeco 26 күн бұрын
Is it just a trick of the light.. or do the washer nozzles look like brown shiny plastic?
@ThorMotorWerks 26 күн бұрын
@@kurbeco definitely a light trick 😂 the nozzle itself is brass but the outer is black plastic
@kurbeco 25 күн бұрын
@@ThorMotorWerks Phew! :) When you're demonstrating them, the bulk of the spray still looks quite low on the screen - is that as far as they can be adjusted?
@ThorMotorWerks 25 күн бұрын
@ they’ll go higher but it will spray over roof as well, so I kept it lower as I wanted it more focussed on screen. The standard jets are sort of mid point as well, so it’s a different spray pattern but first time I tried it sprayed over me as well as the screen 😂
@davidrix804 27 күн бұрын
Just wondering if someone has fitted a different engine in these models,such as a Japanese engine and would it fit and work🤔?🙏🙏🇬🇧🇬🇧
@ThorMotorWerks 27 күн бұрын
There are a few K20 Honda Engines in R53 Shells and I’ve also seen the VAG 1.8T in one as well. The W11 engine is capable of around 350bhp in its stock form, 1320 do a turbo kit that bolts on to the existing engine without requiring internal upgrades 👍
@davidrix804 27 күн бұрын
Watching rest of video the next day and you are such a perfectionist👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧
@daved3948 27 күн бұрын
Great show, looking forward to seeing more great and informative content. 👍🏿
@ThorMotorWerks 27 күн бұрын
Thanks 👍
@romaan843 27 күн бұрын
Are you running stock crank pulley? Reason I am asking is that my R53 mini also had similar problem when starting up.Then eventual the rubber sheared off inside the pulley putting my car in limp mode. When I replaced the crank pulley the car started first time.
@ThorMotorWerks 27 күн бұрын
@@romaan843 I’m running the ATI Super Damper. I think I’ve got to the bottom of it, I’m just waiting for a break in weather to give it a go - So stay tuned 👍
@susanhills6779 27 күн бұрын
Great videos and was lovely seeing my car having the aero kit side skirts fitted and you saying the car was 'mint' 😊. Keep the videos coming when you can.
@davidrix804 28 күн бұрын
Trust me,your subscribers will rise,great videos🙏🙏👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🍺🍺
@ThorMotorWerks 27 күн бұрын
@@davidrix804 Thanks 👍
@SyrupOfficial-t2o 29 күн бұрын
Love this car so much - Amazing colour and it's exactly how I'd do my car if I had an R53. It would be good to see a salvage project on the channel, but second hand car market is really on the down at the moment. Keep up the good work though ❤
@ThorMotorWerks 29 күн бұрын
Thank You.
@ferforri 29 күн бұрын
Hi mate, it looks stunning! I have a question: I need to fit the aero side skirts. I’ve got the mounting plates, but I don’t have any of the necessary clips, and I also don’t know where to find the references for these clips. Do you have them? It would be a huge help.
@ThorMotorWerks 29 күн бұрын
@@ferforri You’ll need the following for the full set of clips (Obviously twice the number if you’re doing both sides): 07130702966 x16 51118174185 x18 07131480419 x6 07137073915 x2 You’ll probably need some double sided tape as well, I’ve been using the 3m VHB tape. For the door sill section to hold that down. I’d order a few spares on each clip. As it’s easy to damage them trying to fit them.
@ferforri 29 күн бұрын
@ThorMotorWerks Great, thank you very much. I’ll go check if my BMW dealer can get them.
@ThorMotorWerks 29 күн бұрын
@ they’ll have them as they use them across all BMWs 👍 Worth looking on eBay though sometimes they do them cheaper than dealers.
@leperri352 29 күн бұрын
Mate I'm still interested in the sound kit ecu and bcm to go with it. Can we sort something out I did ask you a few weeks ago
@ThorMotorWerks 29 күн бұрын
@leperri352 Drop me a message on Instagram - I’ve had loads of messages so apologies if I’ve forgotten to get back to you.
@The_Honest_Reviews_Channel Ай бұрын
That's a lot of rust. My MINIs are suffering too. They put salt on the roads during winter over here, which doesn't help. Is salt the cause of the rust on the car in the video?
@ThorMotorWerks Ай бұрын
@@The_Honest_Reviews_Channel The car was originally in Northern Ireland so close to the sea - The sea air probably did it no favours. Salted roads are another cause. The main thing is the subframe has been replaced now and that was the main thing that suffered from corrosion in this instance.
@aromeeto Ай бұрын
Man you are not alone with this problem. I've been chasing the same issue since the last 2 yrs changing a lot of stuff with OEM parts but nothing to do thill now.
@ThorMotorWerks 29 күн бұрын
I’ve got a bit of an update on next weeks video, but I think our cases are slightly different (unless you’ve had an ECU map). I’ve had a few more suggestions but I’ll discuss them next week. 😂
@aromeeto 29 күн бұрын
@ I’ve had an ECU map
@ThorMotorWerks 29 күн бұрын
@ Could be useful then - I’ll update on next video 👍
@CosmaLucian Ай бұрын
I noticed a an additional cup holder on the instrument panel, using the side bolts. Is that a product that can be purchased or custom made? I am looking for a similar solution as a phone holder. Thanks!
@ThorMotorWerks Ай бұрын
@@CosmaLucian that’s OEM Mini but was produced for the US market. They’re getting quite rare to pick up now - A few people have made 3D Printed replacements. If you search Roadie Makes on Google (roadiemakes.com) they do a few phone holder designs for the R50 platform that are really good.
@The_Honest_Reviews_Channel Ай бұрын
People preserving, maintaining and driving R53s are great people in my book.
@ThorMotorWerks Ай бұрын
@@The_Honest_Reviews_Channel Thanks ❤️
@teknomanning Ай бұрын
You ever fix Countryman’s?
@ThorMotorWerks Ай бұрын
@@teknomanning Yeah I’ve worked on them before. I prefer the W10 / W11 Engines as the newer ones are a bit prone to carbon build up and timing chain issues.
@cojuk7 Ай бұрын
Nice, wish I had your knowledge 👍🏼
@BrownsFaninIowa Ай бұрын
I had this same issue this summer with my 2008 R52S with dealer installed JCW kit with 85,000 miles. My tech went thru the same procedures (except for swapping the ECU -- mine has an OEM ECU). Still had the same slow start after all the swapping of parts that you just swapped (all with MINI OEM), just maybe slightly better. Until we replaced the whole fuel pump and filter assembly with new MINI OEM -- now it starts like new with a quick fire. (Fuel filter had been replaced previously a few years prior, so it was not the original filter.) I had read some forums talking about pump replacement as a solution, so I had my tech swap it out even though the pump technically met the testing parameters within spec. My assumption was that perhaps 16 years and 85,000 miles of summer driving (including some very hot temps in the US southwest and midwest this year) was probably enough for this old pump. Replacing a 16 year old electric pump didn't seem like an unreasonable thing to do. Has made a tremendous difference.
@ThorMotorWerks Ай бұрын
Thanks, it’s definitely one to keep in mind. I think the next step is probably to go back to where it was mapped and get them to have a look and see if they can tweak it a bit. Maybe worth sticking a new pump in ahead of that so it can be remapped but with everything updated.
@BrownsFaninIowa Ай бұрын
@@ThorMotorWerks The tech recommended replacing the entire assembly (instead of just the pump) as it includes all the hoses and misc pieces and parts that cannot be ordered separately. Since the whole mess was 16 years old, it made sense to me to replace it all. We did have issues afterwards ensuring both floats worked freely. One got caught up and didn't swing free which then messed up the computer's calculation of fuel level. So that is something to pay very close attention to as you re-assemble. The tech kept having to take it apart and reassemble before he realized what was going on with the float -- and in doing so tore the rubber gasket and had to replace it. Love your work on the first gens -- helps me to better understand how these cars work and are assembled. Plus helps me to better visualize where the various components reside and what to be on the lookout for when I am talking with my tech.
@Madeitmatopoftheworld54 Ай бұрын
I must be missing something.you seem to think there’s a starting problem.Then all motors I’ve had must be crap..turn key car starts! Er er my brain hurts😊
@ThorMotorWerks Ай бұрын
Compare the starting with ECU swapped and then you’ll see the difference. On occasions it won’t start on first key turn takes a couple of attempts. Hopefully that clarifies it for you.