Gen 1 MINI Cooper S Build - Engine Rebuild and Refit

[@blakewilliams9642]

I absolutely enjoy the no music, no talking, just work. Great job too. You're making me want to completely redo my r53 lol

[@trackdriven]

thank you mate!

[@ismaelcoronajr]

Honestly i used to be a JDM guy. Still am kinda... But to be honest I love this community. Its so tiny... Just like my awesome mini!!!

[@flowseidon13]

@@trackdriven could do with a different torque wrench though

[@waterlover]

What a build I love how there was no music no talking just straight wrenching and breathing wish all video that other KZbins make were just like this!! Excellent build

[@trackdriven]

Thanks man!

[@technobih]

Thanks for the video! After a slow rebuild I forgot where each bracket goes and this was super super helpful!

[@rhysbutler3036]

Love how beautifully detailed and clean the engine is. Inspired to do something similar to my own

[@tristanfeeney2769]

I appreciate the simplicity of the details you share in the video. Very helpful! 🙂

[@ryeguy88]

ASMR engine builds... love it. Also, love that you're updating all the hardware to hex heads.

[@l.g.i1894]

great job. looking forward to seeing the next video!!

[@mulletsquirrel]

Such a neat project. Gives me a slight glimmer of hope that I could do that. Very slight.

[@weneedtogoback8553]

Currently rebuilding my engine and you saved my ass because I forgot where some of the electrical goes 😅

[@HKK455]

This was so satisfying to watch, thanks

[@Thedeaconoftrade]

Nice job, thing looks like a million bucks under the hood

[@tassioribeirodesouzaribeir5202]

Tritec Motors! Mande in Brazil!!! 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@vasilisrroshi8642]

Why i love this engine?so simple and nicely made

[@ioanpara1181]

Very nice job!! keep up the good work!! R53s for ever!

[@chrisoakeshere]

great video and great work with the build. Very satisfying.

[@Manu-pu7mz]

congratulations very good work and well detailed......I'm also doing mine, it deserves it, it already has 124,000 miles and I never had problems with it.

[@SplelcHeKCFWT]

15:13 when your torque wrench plays the intro to sandstorm.

[@IamMagPie]

Thanks for sharing your great work. I enjoy these videos very much. May I please suggest you consider using more support under the car. Those jack stands are not the most stable I have seen. Especially around the 18:03 - 18:10, it seems the car moves quite a bit. In other videos I see you work under the car, and even though you have wisely placed the wheels alongside, an extra pair of stands might be a good idea. I know I do when I am under my R53. Good luck with the car. I hope to see many more videos of it.

[@eurothrasher2823]

Power Flex yellow engine mounts are awesome....a little NVH in the first 300 miles or so but does go away. For the bottom mount I injected windshield silicone into the voids only. That particular mount if too rigid can transmit vibrations to the engines oil pan increasing likelihood of early oil pan gasket leakage.

[@marshallgoldberg8376]

That is incredible.

[@leroygarwood2813]

Oh my God bro I love ur work very nice on clean

[@sinkinpat]

So easy, when it isn’t in the mini.

[@hasaelmonty7531]

Damn that's freaking awesome

[@russtaylor4242]

Love the videos. What process did you use for cleaning, prepping and painting the block please?

[@trackdriven]

Thanks! The block was initially wire brushed to remove any really loose rust, then some paint over rust converter was applied multiple times and finally a top layer of brush on black engine enamel!

[@russtaylor4242]

@@trackdriven did you use Por-15 products? Any recommendations please? Cheers

[@trackdriven]

@@russtaylor4242 I believe I used E-Tech for the enamel paint, most reputable brands will do a good job though!

[@Theurgicnick]

Property done! That’s what you call a job well done. Don’t suppose you know the bolt size / thread pitch for the bolt that secures the heater core pipe to the cylinder head? The one your tightening by hand at 7:00? I changed my thermostat a few weeks back and mine didn’t have one so looking to replace

[@trackdriven]

I'm pretty sure it's an M8, it doesn't need to be too long so maybe 12mm not exactly sure

[@Theurgicnick]

@@trackdriven thanks 🙏 I’ll start at a stubby 8mm and work my way up!

[@pedrog.9031]

What is 10:00? Thanks for this great job and clean video. Respects from spain

[@trackdriven]

Thank you mate, that is putting the powerflex bushing into the lower engine steady

[@Fox350-f1u]

Wow, good job! 😍

[@ΝίκοςΛιβάνιος-σ6χ]

Great work! Did you also rebuild and the inside of the engine?

[@trackdriven]

Nothing inside the engine was touched in this build, I have hopes of big valve head in the future but for now it's running sweet

[@gregnemeth]

Very neet job. Where did you get the Al thermostat housing from? Thanks

[@trackdriven]

Hi mate thanks! I'm not sure of the brand sorry, I bought it from a forum member

[@vasilisrroshi8642]

I bought mine on eBay last year Very easy to find..

[@vasilisrroshi8642]

There you go🤗🤗....

[@SDIsean86]

that cracked alternator though...

[@billmarsh3767]

15% or 17% pulley? Great job!!

[@trackdriven]

I decided on a 15% in the end to try and keep intake air temperatures in check

[@IsraelitesUnited]

Do you know how to remove stuck hydraulic tappets in the r53 rocker arm.

[@patherl1]

This has made me want to do the same to my mini! Such good content! How much would you charge for a full rebuild like this? The subframes are too nice on the other episode. Were they the r56 rear trailing arms?

[@trackdriven]

thank you! I'd love to do this for a job but unfortunately this is just my hobby, the subframes were blasted and powdercoated black and the trailing arms were upgraded to the R56 yes

[@patherl1]

@@trackdriven Shame this isn't your job! I had my card out ready to pay you! Do you mind if I ask how much the powder coating cost you? How did you install the r56 trailing arms, did you use the adapter to keep r53 suspension, what brakes as well? It may be a nice job for me to learn how to do it all. Apologies for all the questions haha !

[@trackdriven]

@@patherl1 No worries about the questions! I can't remember the exact figure for the powdercoating I think maybe around 200 for all the bits. The suspension is R53 using the adaptor bought from Orranje and the rear brakes are refurbished R53 callipers, R56 rear callipers do fit but you need to get r56 handbrake cables to match

[@patherl1]

@@trackdriven Perfect thank for th help! I did not appreciate you can use r53 calipers on the r56 arms! V useful to know!

[@rorysuitor6913]

Hey where did you get the bolts kit for the entire car?

[@JustinSeara]

TIL: the r53 mini cooper S is a single cam engine, I completely forgot and would have sworn it was DOHC. Love that motor

[@truckatadders]

2 questions?? What process did you use to get the inlet manifold looking so good, and what make of torque wrench did you use??

[@trackdriven]

I ended up trying some aluminium cleaning chemicals to remove the caked on grime however this proved not very successful, so in the end it was cleaned with a wire brush and then painted silver! The torque wrench is a Draper Expert.

[@Brayden_Robinson]

This is actually a really cool video. Cant wait for my new camshaft! What one are you running?

[@trackdriven]

I chose Newman's PH2, as it doesn't affect idle too much, power seems good

[@IsraelitesUnited]

Hi there do you know how to remove the bottom bracket wiring harness that is attached to the gearbox. There is a bolt holding it down on one side but the other side I can't think how to get it up as I don't see any nut or bolt

[@BiffTirkle]

where did you get that hose kit? cant find a kit that comes with the oil cooler hoses.

[@trackdriven]

I used Pro Hoses the ancillary kit and coolant hose kit for replacement of all of the hoses: www.prohoses.co.uk/product/mini-cooper-s-r53-01-06-supercharged-ancillary-hose-kit/ www.prohoses.co.uk/product/mini-cooper-s-r53-01-06-supercharged-coolant-hose-kit-3/

[@alconk7129]

I noticed the wiring harness was completely separate from the car, where does the harness plug into the car at?

[@trackdriven]

There are a few large connections on the passenger side that seem to be where most thing plug in!

[@JSC2040]

Where did you get the coolant hoses

[@trackdriven]

Pro hoses, I purchased mine through Orranje :)

[@IsraelitesUnited]

Did you spray the intake manifold and what did you use if you did thanks

[@trackdriven]

yep the aluminium parts where cleaned with a wire brush, degreased and then painted using silver alloy wheel paint. It is still holding up well :)

[@IsraelitesUnited]

@@trackdriven great thanks for the reply. What sort of BHP have you achieved. I this I saw you put a new cam in your cylinder has that made any improvements.

[@trackdriven]

@@IsraelitesUnited yes mate, I had it Dyno tuned with a cold air intake and 15% reduced supercharger pulley, at 205whp or about 235 crank horsepower!

[@reggyforest5299]

why didn't you install a k honda engine instead , it would last you longer with no issues

[@trackdriven]

I've seen builds with honda engines and they look great! But I enjoy the supercharged power delivery of this engine and unfortunately my budget can't stretch that far 😫

[@AngelWingrc]

Around how much did a rebuild cost ya

[@trackdriven]

Too much 😅 I think that about 2-3k would be enough to do a really good job though.

[@RDesign9483]

I'm sure you did but if you didn't notice the alternator body was badly fractured and will eventually die.

[@trackdriven]

This was noted while putting it together and in the end it was a bad decision to not replace it while it was out, it ended up failing and had to be replaced trackside.

[@LeeFall]

Sandstorm 15:13