Part 2 - Removing MINI Cooper engine R50 R52 R53 🚗 from Drive Shafts to Inlet Manifold removed.

[@CoatsandGaiters]

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[@jobmanders5328]

Excellent explanation Mark, you are definitely my go to guy!!

[@CoatsandGaiters]

Thank you Job Manders. I just try to show things how I would like someone to show me. I like everything in black and white.

[@vespamorelli7090]

Found this channel today - thanks KZbin !! Brilliant channel, so helpful. Loving the mini series of vids ! Can’t wait to see next instalment. Instant subscriber 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@CoatsandGaiters]

Thank you so much for subscribing and I hope it helps you out.

[@alundrasrt]

I don't have a Mini but it's always good to see the details and the method you use. Take a break and stay safe :D

[@CoatsandGaiters]

Thank you Karim, have a good weekend.

[@patrickjmorgan]

Thanks Mark- Curiousity got the better of me- so I watched pt2 (pt1 still to see) I learned a few things for sure. The alternator extension plug- that may account , if its dirty, to my alternator light staying on and going off when it suits- dispite decent output to the battery.

[@CoatsandGaiters]

Thought you might like this part. Gives you an good insight into what's hidden behind things.

[@patrickjmorgan]

@@CoatsandGaiters on the ABS front- I went out to look at the pump just now and as i had the engine running, asked my son to come and operate the brake, stationary- as I felt the motor- I could not feel the motor try to start- Is that becuase it only runs in 'anger'?

[@CoatsandGaiters]

@@patrickjmorgan I believe the pump only runs when the ABS is preventing a real skid. I think the valves let go inside to prevent a locked wheel and then the motor reapplies the pressure and the cycle repeats. Don't quote me though lol

[@patrickjmorgan]

@@CoatsandGaiters Thanks. Figures, I suppose. The 2 lights are not on immediatly when I put my ignition to position 2- there is as slight pause as the computer does its self-check- then they come on and stay on. It does rather look like abs board. There is a Firm on ebay just down the road from me that will recondition for 'life' my one for £150, so Ill probably take that route on account of i dont want another spare of dubious heritage Mini part here...

[@CoatsandGaiters]

@@patrickjmorgan If they are local and it's guaranteed for life that sounds like a solution I would take. No gamble either.

[@thomasapol1770]

Thankyou for all the time you put in to this! Everything is explained loud and clear!

[@CoatsandGaiters]

Thank you for taking the time to appreciate and say so.

[@davidruiz4026]

Perdona que te hable en Español,solo quería felicitarte por tus vídeos,te sigo hace tiempo y son vídeos que yo como profesional del automóvil agradezco mucho,por su alto nivel de detalle a la hora de explicar las reparaciones. Un saludo desde Madrid,España

[@CoatsandGaiters]

"Sorry to speak to you in Spanish, I just wanted to congratulate you on your videos, I have followed you for a long time and they are videos that I as a car professional appreciate very much, for their high level of detail when explaining the repairs. Greetings from Madrid, Spain" Thank you David, I appreciate your support with my channel and hope it helps in some way.

[@aevans692]

hi .. it doesn't look too complicated working on this , do you make any aids to memory for reassembly especially for the wiring loom and electrics , is it worth putting labels on the wires and connectors ? or take photos ? any tips .. cheers ..

[@CoatsandGaiters]

I make in-depth videos as I go along so every item and bolt is recorded on camera. If you follow my videos you shouldn't need to label much but keep the parts of different sections together. I include all torque settings for reassembly as well in each episode. Good luck.

[@geldo94]

That spare red wire should feed through the front across to the starter motor?

[@CoatsandGaiters]

I think it's for the air conditioner pump if you have that option fitted which would be just below the coolant pump near the alternator.

[@ianfrench198]

How did you manage to find out what the red wire was just down from the crank sensor

[@CoatsandGaiters]

It’s a common question every MINI owner asks as we all wondered when we see it. I also have a second MINI with air con.

[@ianfrench198]

@@CoatsandGaiters ok so the weather is nothing to worry about it's just an air con where thank you

[@geldo94]

do you know where i can buy replacement red fueld injector plug clips, i've snapped two of mine....

[@CoatsandGaiters]

They go brittle and break easily. Sadly I don't other than looking on eBay.

[@petea7323]

Hi Mark. Did you ever find out what the spare red wire at 16:45 was for? I have the same spare red wire on my car and don’t know what it’s for. I’m intrigued to know.

[@CoatsandGaiters]

Yes it’s for the air conditioning pump if you have air con. I think that’s the most asked question on the mini forums lol. I think BMW should have taped them tidy rather than leave like that as we all wonder whether something needs reconnecting.

[@petea7323]

Mine has a connector on the end, not a bare wire like the one in this video. Thanks for letting me know. No air con on mine either. I was trying to work out where it is supposed to go but that explains it. Cheers

[@CoatsandGaiters]

@@petea7323 it’s not meant to have a bare end lol !!! Grrrr it’s meant to be a cylindrical black plastic item

[@Cerebro960]

Jajajaja hola amigo como estás yo también he roto todos los seguros naranjas de los inyectores éso es normal por el calor del motor pues ellos son frágiles. Saludos desde Venezuela.

[@CoatsandGaiters]

They seem to be a one use only don't they. Hi to Venezuela.

[@Cerebro960]

@@CoatsandGaiters yes maybe so. The problem is getting them back.

[@Cerebro960]

@@CoatsandGaiters could You tell me the measurements of the intake manifold gaskets. Here in Venezuela I have not been able to achieve.

[@CoatsandGaiters]

@@Cerebro960 really sorry but I no longer have any Mini's I can measure.

[@Cerebro960]

@@CoatsandGaiters oh it can not be 😭. And the black and silver mini?? They you sell them?? 😱