2004 Mini Hatch 1.6L Supercharged Petrol Clutch Replacement

[@JJ-zg1hh]

I did this job on my cooper s this summer. Took me 6 weeks. Looks like this guy did it one morning - unlimited respect!

[@WMCS]

It is a bit sketchy this model.,, so many intricate little parts .,,

[@OscarAlvarez-jg8ru]

I started and my car has been sitting for about 2 weeks now... it’s in the process lol Respect to this guy for sure

[@simoncrabb]

I've only ever done one clutch and it was on a JCW. Took me about a week. I made the mistake of taking the box right out, instead of putting to one side. Put me off ever changing a clutch again!

[@NoahTheFacts]

Same! I did not get it done over the weekend. It sat until the next weekend to finish. This man is incredibly talented.

[@ragingbull5883]

Took me about the same. It's ass.

[@ErikTheVikingMechanic]

Kevin is methodical. Kevin will ignore ringing phone because he is the boss. Kevin don't swear on camera only inside his head. Be like Kevin.

[@WMCS]

😆😂😂🍻✨✨.,, that made me laugh that did .., Erik you’re a poet ..! 🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@marknewman6037]

Kev, I would refuse......you have patience my man, too much hassle for mortals.

[@craigslaunwhite579]

You sir,are our modern day horse, surgeon. How you managed to do all this and film is beyond me.

[@Fourandaquarter]

I love these videos. No fancy lift or super expensive set-up, just jackstands and normal tools. The Milwaukee impact wrench is a handy piece of kit by the look of it. And all of it done outside in the driveway like mere mortals do it. Keep up the great work and content!

[@WMCS]

Thank you

[@aston0708]

This guy has the patience of a saint,,,,that car is a bloody minefield for the mechanic,,, as ever Kev shows how its done, ,,Respect and admiration for really superb work and disciplined craftmanship,,,,

[@HkmWorks]

Hi Kevin, Replaced a few of these gearboxes. Don't like to take them from the customers. But you just do it. On the street!! Respect! Keep up the great work!

[@WMCS]

Thanks mate ., appreciate the feedback means a lot 🍻🍻✨

[@alessandrer3616]

The best mechanic in UK ! Thanks for sharing ! Respect man ! Have a good day !

[@NoahTheFacts]

Oh man, he even gets the same people walking by that stop to talk at you while you’re trying to concentrate working in your driveway. Subscribed.

[@vaux_wolf4281]

Great job as always Kev, I just bought one of those Milwaukee high torque Fuel M18s and they're an absolute animal! I have been using it as a nut runner for erecting and dismantling steelwork and it's worth every penny. Had to be careful on the smaller nuts as it was stripping them to bits, but once you get used to the settings 👌

[@johnblackburn7673]

Hat's off to you, doing this job in a car park. If they really tried they could not have made it more difficult to work on this car. Great job...

[@charlessmillie8774]

Have to say mate have watched a number of your videos and I think you are consistently professional. Well done sir 👏 Chas. Ps just put gearbox in a 2 ltr traffic shaft was stuck on the centre plate 9 hours to get it out Nightmare 😆 Good luck dude keep up the great work 👍

[@nevillecunnan8480]

Fantastic mate a professional job indeed. I’ve given up watching conventional television as I’m hooked on your videos

[@WMCS]

Thanks for the support Neville ., glad to have you as a subscriber.., ✨🍻🍻

[@schweppie]

Interesting how you kept the front radiator attached, resting it on stands. I always thought there wouldn't be enough room leaving it relatively in place. My local r53 specialist charges roughly a days work, doing it your way saves quite some time I think :)!

[@WMCS]

Yes that’s a quick way of doing it. But if gearbox needs coming out it’s still possible. ✨🍻

[@daviddonaldson7060]

Absolutely unreal job, just wondering though how do you keep track of the different length bell housing bolts??

[@jordanjeffries5565]

Mate you are a genius. This is a proper mechanic.

[@AdrianKingsleyHughes]

That Mini has all the classic oil spillages... makes undoing bolts easier for sure!

[@WMCS]

It sure does ., but gets a bit mucky tho 😁✨🍻🍻🍻

[@kenlarman4252]

I’m handy with a spanner but I know who I’ll be calling when the misses 2005 cooper S need a clutch, I’m knackered just watching. Methodical work Kevin 👍 Nothing worse than a customer talking to you when your trying to get wrapped up at the tail end of the job, hope the price went up.

[@WMCS]

Thankyou.

[@AdrianKingsleyHughes]

I love these videos... especially the precision use of that M18 rattle gun. That's impressive!

[@delfossebol]

Not an easy one this time , i follow you from a long time and you do a fantastic job. Doing Clutch replacement on the floor is verry difficult.

[@WMCS]

Thank you for the support and feedback ✨🍻🍻

[@jaykent6645]

Hey Kevin, thanks again for all the hard work into making these videos for us. Can i ask when u get some time can u show replacing the oil that u have drained and also the process u use to jack up the cars and place them on double axle stands each side please. Fantastic work mate and what an inspiration. Kind regards Jay

[@WMCS]

Thanks .,, for tuning in .., I’ll keep the suggestions in mind. Based on how much time it takes. ✨🍻🍻🍻

[@mrgrumpy5116]

yes that looked like a big job .. you deserve a thumbs up for that one, I think I'll look round for a mk1 escort.

[@WMCS]

✨😁😁😁😂

[@tanveerkhan9221]

You need to be on wheeler dealers u are so much better then ed china keep up the outstanding work

[@WMCS]

😁✨😁🍻🍻

[@sidewalkMCS]

your video is incredible!! showing every steps in full detail. i just did mine in a bit more involved way, with i'd seen your video earlier!.

[@aymericfernandes2530]

Good job my friend :) i think you are one of the best mecano in UK ;)

[@WMCS]

✨😁🍻😆

[@NoahTheFacts]

I have done exactly this job. You made it look so fast and easy!

[@johnkinnane547]

G'day Keith judging by all that oil everywhere he needs more than just a clutch, there's a seal failed somewhere. On these small cars it's amazing what you have to remove just to be able to get at clutch. Good job as always kind regards John

[@jesusvez960]

Hi, absolutely fantastic job, CONGRATS!, Im in the way to do the same here in Malaga (south Spain), i have a short question, if i need to change the seal in the gear box, is the same procedure? or different... Thanks a lot for sharing these kind of videos!!

[@WMCS]

Hope it all goes well … yes same procedure

[@jesusvez960]

Thank you very much!!

[@philipcrascall5860]

Love watching your videos your a real professional and very skilled 👍

[@WMCS]

✨🍻🍻🍻Thank you.

[@BrainHurricanes]

Seems like they took a clutch and built the mini around it, great job!

[@WMCS]

😁🍻.. very true

[@JohnCarlyle]

Fantastic!! I did this recently, took me 4 days :-D

[@WMCS]

They’re not the easiest are they John. A bit involved aren’t they ✨🍻🍻🍻

[@blowduke]

They look a complete nightmare to do ..well done ☝️

[@ronin99999]

Fantastic job,my hat off to you,how long did it take to complete this job?

[@billiardball9650]

KEVIN HOW DO YOU PREPARE YOUR MIND THAT MORNING HEADING OFF TO DO A MINI ? LOL WHAT HASSLE FOR SUCH A SMALL CAR , GREAT VIDEO AS ALWAYS MAN

[@WMCS]

Paul that’s a great point ., I should do a video maybe next week. A day int the life starting from 05;30am.

[@MisdaadKanaal2K22]

Nice one without taking the sub out, really realy really nice brother👌🏽👌🏽

[@necridkee]

16:40 sneaky cat jumping into your tool truck

[@MikeVogel12]

What’s the reason that in all your videos you apply the red grease on the gearbox mating surfaces around the bolt holes. Curious what the purpose is. Keep up the good work!

[@WMCS]

So when I thread in the bolts it goes on with it in the hole. To reduce eliminate any oxidisation of the bolts.

[@MikeVogel12]

@@WMCS thanks, will do my first clutch job soon, your videos are very helpfull.

[@gazzabowers1184]

Would you say the supercharged mini is one of the most labour intense clutch changes ?. Great upload as always. Stay safe... Gazza

[@WMCS]

Hey Gazza it’s up there next to the Alfa Romeo mito diesel.,

[@AARONKUBS]

Great work! You make it look so easy! How can you remember where each bolt goes while on the ground?

[@nickpierpoint4116]

As a mere hobbyist home car DIYer I admire your channel mate its great, I've only done two clutches on the floor in my entire life, that mini looks absolutely horrible to work on and as if no thought whatsoever went into the mechanics that will work it, is this true in your opinion?

[@maxthecaddy8451]

Kevin i take my hat off to you for that one mate 👍👍👍

[@WMCS]

Quite intricate and in depth that one was .. but nice ✨🍻🍻🍻

[@milesrichardson1399]

Done a few of these find it easier just to drop the subframe but good work mate 👍🏼🤟

[@WMCS]

I think I have mini country man next week. I can give your suggestion a go and film it. What your procedure do you still drop the front end or just subframe. ✨🍻🍻

[@luckiihussain9617]

I drop the rear end of subframe I find it easier that way but thats just my opinion

[@nigelhopkinson6614]

You Really earned your money on that one Kevin

[@WMCS]

Ouff.,, it was a bit of a challenging one that. So many intricate parts.

[@jpbahmed9]

Hey kevin, your video is super, very good work. Question, why you didnt used the clutch centralizer ? You have another technic to centralize it ? Many thanks Again

[@WMCS]

Sometimes if I don’t have much space I’ll just use my finger and eyeball it to make sure the plate is fairly central.

[@jpbahmed9]

@@WMCS thank you you're the best it's a pleasure to see the videos you're at the top

[@simonlloyd7557]

Kev was going HAM on this one.

[@sens1360]

if its not too much of a dumb question, ive seen him using a clutch centering tool on all his vids, just not this one, is it not needed here?

[@roesroyce]

Wow great job,my rear main is leaking quite bad so is it possible to remove the cooper s gearbox completely using this method or does the full sub frame have to be dropped ? Cheers

[@WMCS]

Oh yes. You can take the box out completely using this same method.

[@WMCS]

Is it the R53

[@roesroyce]

@@WMCS Yes Kevin Its the r53 , cheers for that i'm definately having a go at this myself after watching your videos. Like you though no warm garage its an on the drive job soon as it stops bloody raining.

[@rusty2222]

Out of curiosity, seen you do a couple of these & remove the drive shafts both times. If you're undoing the lower ball joint & drop links etc, why not just undo the DS at the box & swing them out the way? Save time undoing the hub nuts if nothing else.

[@turboslag]

Dude is hardcore!!! I dont like doing clutches even on a ramp in a workshop, outside in all weathers is nails!! Not an easy way to earn a crust!!!

[@castrolgtx5064]

Great video Kev but I wouldn’t have the patience for it to be honest I would of pawned it off how long did it take you in total hrs

[@WMCS]

There was quite a bit to navigate around on this model .,, incl filming it took me 6 hours ..

[@castrolgtx5064]

That was good going there was a lot of work in it

[@banzaiman1]

what kind of workwear do you use? I need something for when I'm working on my car in the cold winter months

[@WMCS]

This one outfit is a canvas material. With elastic band to keep warmth from escaping. It’s a gorka 4 bars., Russian military gear. Other ones are water proof padded goretex outdoor gears. Keeps the body warm nicely.

[@Vees565]

Hey man, if you dont take off the subframe can the gearbox still come out? Or is there not enough room

[@Namnodnol]

That engine bay must have been designed by a Committee, none of whom have ever had to do maintenance on their own cars! Let's start a movement to bring back rear wheel drive cars!

[@WMCS]

There was a lot of engine and wiring loom in that engine bay .. ✨🍻🍻

[@russjam121]

The r50 cooper and r53 cooper s 1st gen bodyshells were designed by rover. Then BMW decided to drop a chrysler tritec engine into them as they didnt have a engine developed that was suitable. So they had 2 versions the w10 naturally aspirated for the one and cooper variants and the w11 supercharged versions which were in the cooper s. the jcw had pimped up w11 engines. Thats why its tight in the bay. Also the r designation in the r50 and r53 etc meant rover designed then when it became a solely BMW vehicle it changed to a f designation as most BMW'S are.

[@massimilianopjerobon8892]

I Kevin,congratulations for your job.👍

[@WMCS]

✨🍻🍻

[@miguelsalgado4948]

Parabéns simplesmente trabalho espetacular muito técnico feito por um profissional .

[@WMCS]

🍻🍻✨✨

[@oscarmontero5724]

Mini car, mini screws, mini space... Maxi headaches.... thanks!

[@robjames292]

Yeah... What a bull ache that Is. I done the none super charged and that was bad enough. What's the book time something silly I'm guessing?

[@onetobum]

hi Kevin how much do you charge to fit clutch to mini cooper s. I have new clutch thanks

[@steveme4665]

As usual kev an excellent job but come on youve gotta do a skoda octavia mk111 2.0 150bhp engine ckfc 2014 please 😀👍

[@WMCS]

✨🍻🍻.,, Steve I will ., leave it with me 😁🔀

[@loll1974]

Enough respect

[@MD-el9hf]

You are an artist

[@ausbear]

Is this a clutch replacement or a Mini teardown and rebuild?

[@WMCS]

That’s the one Jim. This was the quick way 😁✨🍻🍻🍻

[@izmiregal1]

How did you manage to center the Clutchplate?

[@WMCS]

I just made sure it was in the centre as I tighten it down.

[@vladimirivanovhaydushki3219]

Hi from Italy.. ... GRANDEE

[@WMCS]

Hola 👋

[@TheGrLeonid]

Много работы с мини... ну молодец, разорвал его)

[@valentinvali3307]

hello, I've been following you for a long time, I like what you're doing, can you change the 4 b8 2.0 tdi clutch audi? please

[@gpredragbib4691]

Congratulations on all these works! Mini is awful! But the question on the other hand, ignoring everything, when are you going to install an umbrella or something like that because it's hard to watch the rain totally bathe you?

[@WMCS]

It’s holly water 💦., getting baptise should be a constant thing 😁

[@davidnelson5900]

nice job Kev

[@15mechanix]

Good job Kevin

[@WMCS]

Thanks for the support as always. ✨🍻🍻🍻

[@wellsyaknow]

Those grooves ok @38:29? Looks like some abrasions?

[@WMCS]

Groovy ✨🍻

[@Jack_JJS]

Let grab the popcorn 🍿 cheers Kevin

[@Philunited]

Mate could you send me link we’re u got them long rachet spanner’s from?

[@WMCS]

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[@stefanvaljean418]

what kind of car do you drive Kevin? what kind of car do you drive Kevin?

[@WMCS]

Stefan I drive a 2.5 twin turbo Isuzu dmax. Nothing too fancy ✨🍻🍻

[@ivandrago1267]

Wow !! I was waiting for a new video of you ... put a like before see it !!! Top Kevin !

[@jnkpfk375]

Sir what milwaukee tool are you using? Respect for your work, I noticed that you do a lot of 1.3cdti astra's so I will give you one tip You can put Grande Punto 66kw DMF and clutch on that transmission ( both cars are using M20 transmission) it's way more cheaper :)

[@WMCS]

Thanks for that.,, 🍻🍻✨ Impact wrench Milwaukee fuel M18

[@marcoocone1781]

You do a very great job thanks if can please I d like to see a fiat panda 1.2

[@WMCS]

Ok. I have one on Monday and will film it ✨🍻🍻🍻

[@marcoocone1781]

@@WMCS Many thanks, people like you make youtube a powerful tool people that share the ability or a capacity to other allow the entire community to grow up

[@michaelfay780]

The hour rate on that mini must be good

[@WMCS]

The book repair time was about 7.5 hrs I think.

[@stefanvaljean418]

Great Great Great work 😊👍👍👍👍

[@WMCS]

✨🍻🍻

[@oneplus981]

Super, I start to watching :)

[@WMCS]

😁✨🍻🍻🍻

[@utente8262]

Bravisssimo

[@mwayne567]

Thank you for sharing.

[@IsraelitesUnited]

How did you get two Axle stands under the car.

[@WMCS]

Both my hands 🙌..🍻😁

[@IsraelitesUnited]

What I meant to say you have 4 axle stands in the front when there are only two axle stand support areas to put them. But you have four. I would like to do the same when I am working on my car thanks.

[@izmiregal1]

If jou do somethimg wrong the judge will say "You change Clutches on Minis for the next ten years!" "No please put me in Jail for twenty years".

[@WMCS]

😁.., it’s not too bad really

[@juanlopezmaldonado7934]

Ojalá estuvieses por españa

[@WMCS]

✨🍻🍻🍻

[@ThePHILZY]

The thing i've found with the R model Mini's is that once you take the front end off. You can get to most of the engine from there.And it could be just as quick to whip the whole lot out as 1 unit.Engine and box.But top respect to you for doing it the way you did.And if you're reasonably priced. Then even better.Just pisses me off when some twat who claims to be a mechanic tries to mug some people off for doing a job.I had a guy who wanted my 1st Mini for 16 hours to change a gearbox ha ha. Oh how i laughed. What is your rate ? And where are you based ?

[@WMCS]

Ouff 16hrs a bit much ..! Incl part it’s about £400

[@stoiancostel5147]

Hola amigos me gusta tu video un saludo de Madrid spero un bmw f30 un saludo

[@davidnelson5900]

would not want to do one of these unless I was being payed well lol

[@WMCS]

That’s the one .,, 🍻

[@aVuDi]

now i hate mini cooper hahaha, man u ar the best💪💪💪

[@wellsyaknow]

If I did something like this I would end up with 6 extra bolts and a hose I wouldn’t be able to get back on

[@WMCS]

I’m sure you’d be alright ✨😁🍻

[@donaldisrael7147]

Those Minis are very crowded.

[@WMCS]

Crowded like a Rave on mushroom 🍄✨✨🍻

[@schrauberermel1758]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@gregdelasavoie2105]

I will never, never buy a Mini

[@WMCS]

😁✨💫.,, they’re not too bad

[@gregdelasavoie2105]

@@WMCS 🤔🤫😁😉

[@alejandrosanchez2955]

Un parto a contramano!!

[@mechanicalnut7866]

I would of just said no what a ball ache

[@user-ox4eu3xi3s]

scroll down knowing id of seen this comment haha, as it exactly what i said within 10 mins of the video

[@donaldisrael7147]

That chap standing around wasn't much help.

[@WMCS]

😆✨🍻🍻

[@gregdelasavoie2105]

First my friend

[@WMCS]

Thank you ✨ ☕️☕️☕️🍿

[@DanielNoest]

What an horrible car to work on.... Sure not my kind of car! (too faint hearted)

[@WMCS]

It’s not too bad once you’ve done a few .,, Thanks for the feedback