2005 Mini Hatch 1.6L Petrol Clutch Replacement

[@fredlaban5397]

Having only brake discs and pads under my belt, I have just successfully replaced the clutch on my Mini Cooper 2005 R50…all thanks to your superb video….Thank You!

[@metanoob]

This video push me to change the dead gearbox of my old r50 mini cooper by my own! i have done it and i must say that it was hard but you really gave me more than help with that great video! You are really generous to share all your tips for winning time !

[@alexsamoulenko7806]

Щиро дякуя. Заміна Щеплення без демонтажа підрамника! Мені це потрібно, ще хочу перевірити діферінціал. НЕОЧИКУВАНО.!

[@PacificCorpUK]

Great video very informative. There must be a lot of editing to do and you get the camera angles really well. You clearly know exactly what you are doing. Well done, and thanks for sharing .

[@bigbill74scots]

I remember the first one of these we ever did. We joked we'd have to take the seats out next to get to it 😅

[@mikecraig2496]

Having done a couple of these recently on both the Midlands and Getrag boxes, I can say that my life was made much easier having watched Kevin's videos. Cheers Kevin!

[@WMCS]

Thanks Mike. I’ve found new ways of doing them nowadays. In and out around 4hrs. Hope you’re keeping well.

[@mikecraig2496]

@@WMCS All good - hope the same for you. Any chance of a vid? 4 Hours is quick work - can you get the box out without dropping all the front bumper etc off?

[@alanblack9540]

An indication of a good motor tech. A difficult job done calmly,efficiently and made look easy. Hats off to you. The Milwaukee gun is a good bit of kit too. I find it Every bit as good as the snap on equivalent.

[@WMCS]

Alan Black thanks a lot for the feedback.... the Milwaukee is the best impact wrench I’ve had so far. ... even better than an air one. ... couldn’t do much without it. ... Alan I take it you’re a mechanic yourself ...?

[@alanblack9540]

@@WMCS no worries. It's refreshing to see a well organised tech at work. Yes-in the trade myself mate.

[@WMCS]

Alan Black thanks for visiting the channel... it’s always great to have other professional feedback. Much appreciated...

[@Emahase]

It’s simply the best impact you can buy by a long long long shot Indestructible Following this video now thank-you a lot

[@Chris-jy3dm]

What a nightmare of a job you make it look so easy how do you remember all the different cars procedures brilliant vid as always

[@WMCS]

Chris Partridge thanks for the feedback... I suppose it’s the method of disassembly ...

[@messaoudaboudissa4935]

كل الفيديوهات ممتعة وفيها كل أسرار تغيير علبة السرعة لكل سيارة....النشاط والثيقة ومعرفة المشكله يجعل المهام الصعبة سهلة...... شكرا جزيلا على كل المعلومات المفيدة والتي تهم أصحاب السيارت ومن يريد تصليح علبة السرعة.

[@WMCS]

Hope you’re not telling me off.

[@Markstevos]

Done my daughters the other month but you made it look easy. Haha. Spot on job and great vid.

[@WMCS]

Markstevos Did you manage it in good time.

[@Markstevos]

@@WMCS Took me best part of the day to be honest! Was knackered the day after, god knows how you do it day in day out mate!

[@WMCS]

Markstevos Lol. You get used to it I suppose. Most days I get through two clutches a day. Thanks for your feedback.

[@Markstevos]

@@WMCS Keep up the good work and videos mate, they are a good watch!

[@WMCS]

Markstevos Thanks for the feedback it means a lot.

[@benergy100k2]

Very good video and it has just encouraged me to subscribe to your channel/account now. You are incredibly fast and you do such a great job. No talking, no background music, just total business and getting the job done. Am-----azi-----ng am-----azi-----ng am-----azi-----ng. Kudos to you.

[@WMCS]

Thank you.

[@benergy100k2]

@@WMCS You're welcome.

[@barringtonsmith9147]

This guy is a genius, totally dismantled car, not for the faint hearted

[@Jk-oz5qn]

Mini car Huge repair cost

[@robertstancliffsr9575]

Brake Fluid Warning - MINI Cooper Forum Also, ensure you are reading the level in the reservoir correctly. Just because there is fluid inside, doesn't mean it's full. Driving with fluid below the min level can cause air to enter the hydraulic lines affecting both brake power and clutch operation (if the car is a manual). My experience is fill the reservoir with the MINI recommended brake/clutch fluid and you may fix the clutch problem for about 5 bucks.....it happened to me and my 2003 R50. Added brake/clutch fluid recommended by MINI, and problem fixed....

[@eoghanhennessy443]

I did one of theses clutches today and it wont clear fear after . Slave cylinder looks fine . Was line up properly going pull it out tomorrow. You wouldn't have an idea what wrong wrong you . Clutch pedal feel fine full movement no play

[@WMCS]

Is it getting jammed.

[@eoghanhennessy443]

Yes its stuck solid in gear if you turn it off stick it in gear its dragging. Like car wont to move even with clutch fully pressed . And jammed in gear cant pull it out

[@eoghanhennessy443]

Mate pulled it out today clutch pressure plate is broken floating . Whole casing is moving thank you

[@frankschieferstein7163]

I gave you an Abo! You are one of the best car Mechaniker i have Seen! I have learned this Job 1982. Best greetings from Germany!

[@WMCS]

Frank Schieferstein thanks for the positive. Nice greetings from one fellow mechanic to another.

[@thosecrazycats]

great walkthrough i'm halfway into mine just the rebuild to go whats tha cleaner you use it works brilliant ?

[@stuartbrown1426]

Bugger me remind me never to buy a mini what night mare to get at hats off to ya mate for taking that on .

[@WMCS]

Stuart Brown It’s an interesting one. Up there next an Audi TT

[@darrenfrost5775]

mini clutch replacement is easy , don't need to remove whole front end to do job , just take battery and battery tray out , gives good access to all of it ,

[@likhwadube5937]

Darren Frost Anyone who uses the word “easy” has not worked on cars long enough. Even people who do this everyday don’t say it’s easy.

[@darrenfrost5775]

@@likhwadube5937 i am 45 and have been working on cars since i left school at 16 . So fair to say i have been doing it for a while . I agree somewhat to what you say . In respect that some clutch replacements are a total mare . But the mini is a simple and easy one to do . I stand by the point you don't need to remove the whole front end to do it . Might make it easier with more access . But you don't need to do that .

[@likhwadube5937]

Darren Frost Yes true, you don’t need to remove the whole front end. If you don’t, you would need to drop the subframe though and support the engine from above (front end removal is a lot more straightforward). I’ve met a guy who can drop the box on this Mini in 45mins, but even he doesn’t say it’s easy. Also true there are a lot more difficult clutch jobs, if you call this job easy then it will be interesting to know how much you would charge for this job.

[@Iaapwm]

Another Great job, Much appreciated from Lismore NSW Australia

[@fcdychilds]

William how do you remember how reassemble all this makes of vehicles?

[@fredlaban5397]

Hi - Not sure which clutch kit to buy as there is a 17 and an 18 tooth version available for the R50.

[@WMCS]

Hi Fred. Your registration should narrow it down for you. But go for a Valeo if you have the option

[@jso567]

Thanks for the step by step on what needs to be removed. I see that you removed the rad. hoses , but did you drain the radiator first?

[@DannyT636]

Anyone that can do all that is the real deal excellent job

[@WMCS]

Thanks for the feedback., much appreciated 🍻

[@hrxy1]

What a pleasant natured young man.

[@xboxlegend6789]

How much is a 2005 cooper clutch replacement cost nowadays

[@unknownuser99321]

Very good video but how do you bleed the clutch with the cylinder fitted 🤔

[@WMCS]

It’s a sealed unit. Unless you release the pressure for whatever reason there’s no need for o bleed it.

[@unknownuser99321]

@@WMCS wow..I've just bled it to..wondered why there was no bubbles

[@unknownuser99321]

BTW. Great video again. Took me two days on and off. I also split the N/S Driveshaft taking it out..what a pig!

[@MyJarrus]

that's a hell of a job, need to empty coolant and ac as well, must be expensive

[@martinbourbonneux9648]

Great video well done, it should not have to be this difficult to replace a wear part, it was a 20 minute job on a mark 2 cavalier.

[@JodBronson]

GREAT JOB !!! WOW, a lot of work just for that !!!

[@omarpadilla1692]

Kevin Albert Greetings from California I have a 2008 mini for my daughter but the automatic transmission don’t switch the gears you think I need to replace the transmission or it could be something else?

[@WMCS]

Omar Padilla nice to hear from you all the way across the pond. The version of your car uses a hydraulic system. And they rarely go wrong. Have you serviced it at all. Changing the hydraulic oil and filter. The oil breaks down over time and loses it’s viscosity....

[@paddychapman1199]

Great video, good to see you recording every step even the smallest of things. I'm currently replacing my gearbox (getrag) on the same mini just wondered if you had any advice on which clutch/bearing kit I should get? Cheers

[@WMCS]

Paddy Chapman Valeo clutch kit should be the original one on these.

[@WMCS]

Paddy Chapman did you have problem with your gearbox synchromesh...

[@paddychapman1199]

@@WMCS thanks im at eurocarparts now getting the valeo kit! The diff in the gearbox threw a bolt out through the bell housing, not pretty haha I've heard this is actually a common problem on the 5 speed getrag?

[@ricardocampos1965]

What brand of gloves do you use are very good I don’t see you don’t change

[@WMCS]

Ricardo it’s orange Nitrale .., quite heavy duty and it’s Tripple QX.

[@ernestobautista1810]

cunto cuesta el cambio de clutch y donde lo tengo ke yebar

[@marcoluizneves]

Great video, I'm doing my miss mini follow you step by step, could you please tell me what's the red past you are using in the bolts thread, this is some kind of locking nut or grease? Sorry if you find this a stupid question. Many thanks

[@WMCS]

marco silva it’s red rubber grease to stop rust and lubricate

[@marcoluizneves]

@@WMCS many thanks. I'm learning a lot from you. No words to describe the feeling to have something like that done. All the best

[@markmawson1]

I love your videos and watch with so much interest, I have got to do a clutch on a friends Corsa B Combo van and just bought a 3 piece Transmech clutch for it brand new from ECP and am not kidding you with the discount code it cost me £10.88 i know it's not the best clutch in the world but the van has done over 230k miles and the lad only drives too and from work every day it doesn't carry any loads in the back, it has the 1.7 Isuzu engine in it and he loves it, with it being an old van i am just going to lift the engine part way out rather than splitting rusty ball joint bolts, exhaust has been replaced so no rusty problems thereand the rest is just fuel lines and wires so be easier.

[@WMCS]

Mark Mawson thanks a lot for the review and for sharing on our forum. .... oouhhh the old transmech.... have seen them Feather off the material in about 10miles... but for £10 ...it’s worth a try if it’s for a mate .... let us know how you get on with the actual gearbox part of the job. Always great to hear someone else’s experience on it.

[@markmawson1]

@@WMCS i will do , with the friend being a truck driver he drives it like he has all the time in the world to get where he's going so he will treat his new clutch with kid gloves and will probably last him another 230k miles lol

[@huntersbar]

Forgive me if this has been asked and answered. What size socket do you use for the hub nuts?

[@WMCS]

It’s 34mm

[@user-vk2nv8lo5z]

What is the liquid you use to clean the parts with? That looks like the stuff to use right there.

[@dannysteele1849]

Brilliant video! Very informative, have you done a diesel mini? If so where can I find the video?

[@WMCS]

I’ve done multiple mini diesels. I’ve actually got one in a couple of weeks. If it’s not on the channel I’ll film the whole repair.

[@dannysteele1849]

@@WMCS I looked everywhere before attempting a 2007 mini diesel, couldn’t find a thing? Ended up jobbing it out as had been told they were not the easiest thing to take on? Just done a mini today after watching your video, 2hrs to out not too shabby I thought? Thanks for the reply.

[@martinblackbird543]

Kevin ive watched a lot of your vids, how the fook can you do the clutches on SO MANY different makes of cars!?! what happens when you come across a car that youve never worked on before? very impressive!

[@WMCS]

Martin Blackbird Cars that I’ve never done Before i take 5 mins to work out the quickest and safest way to get tot the gearbox out. I’ll take on any repairs. Might be to do with the fact I’m clinically autistic. Thanks for the feedback it means a lot.

[@GTS-Tuning]

Hi pls ignore my last comment on another video. Just seen which way round the clutch goes. Is there any other reason are car won’t go into gear after changing clutch? I didn’t open an hydraulic lines. Was slipping super bad before but still going into gears. I’m assuming I just need to bite the bullet and take the box back out

[@WMCS]

Just pump the pedal continuously and and once the pressure builds up. Slowly let go and pump the pedal every 2-3 secs

[@gregdelasavoie2105]

Good job mate.... It's difficult this car!

[@Jlopez2207]

This is your better video 👍👍👍👍👍

[@bobbymckail2874]

Hi Kevin, where are you situated? Can you give me a ballpark figure of the cost of replacing pilot bearing, clutch and pressure plate? This is for 2004 mini cooper, 1.6 petrol. Thanjah bobby

[@WMCS]

Hi Bobby.. thanks for reaching out. I cover 80 mile radius from Bedfordshire… send over your details via www.williamsmobileclutch.co.uk And I’ll get nice price together for you. Kind regards. K-A

[@durhamlad6662]

I’m assuming you regased the air con afterwards.. and then front tyres looked dodgy.

[@martinburbridge7545]

what type of clutch kit do you use and where is best to get it

[@WMCS]

For this model. Go for valeo. At euro car parts

[@DevonAutomobilesLtd]

Another great job done! One question though, do you not worry about filming the cracking off of the air con? I see it looks pretty much drained, but always worry some council twat will be watching somewhere and throw a hefty fine your way? Also, whenever you decide to move down to Devon way, there is a job and a ramp waiting for ya ;)

[@WMCS]

-- Thanks. Coming to pick up a trailer in Devon in two weeks time. Air con gas was fully recovered just didn’t bother to vacuum the system. Just air pressure that you heard. Thanks for the feedback

[@MrDezwez]

may I ask where did you get your floor matting by the way super videos

[@WMCS]

Dezwez Derek Thanks for the feedback. Either on eBay or Halfords if you’re in uk.

[@MrDezwez]

thank you keep up the super videos

[@billywhizz98]

Dezwez Derek you can also get it in Aldi

[@WMCS]

Dezwez Derek If you’re in the uk. In Halfords. Otherwise on eBay.

[@dodge_walks]

Wow, BMW really didn't make that easy to get to did they! Great walk through thanks

[@tokokaretu4819]

that was beautiful to watch exellent

[@Titainium-gz5gj]

Excellent job. Very thorough.

[@ludataunatusz]

Why did not you get out the rear sub frame? Than maybe you dont have to degass the clima.

[@WMCS]

ludataunatusz Possibly. I will make a video with this method of yours.

[@ludataunatusz]

@@WMCS Thanks! I think it will be faster than this method. I wait for it.

[@davidleloir2315]

hi men,very good job and video, she help me for my futur clutch replacement!! this is one r50?

[@WMCS]

R50 is 5 speed. Yep

[@geoffreyrawlings9736]

Must be hard on the body dirty job someone got to do it total respect.

[@WMCS]

Geoffrey Rawlings it’s a tough working outside but I suppose if you enjoy what you do time goes by quite quickly ... Thanks for the review and for visiting the channel

[@mechanicmatt871]

Great video, you made that look easy although I know mini didn't make it easy for you to work on.

[@faouziselmi8009]

Bravo belle démonstration belle vidéo

[@yamahattr6006]

Big job on a mini clutch no problem re gass on air conditioning if they are watching from Window are mine is in bits lol wtf I bet the main dealer charge for that job nice job and camera work

[@MechaNick_]

Have you ever done a clutch of the Alfa Romeo 166 V6 manual 6speed?

[@retrorust3395]

What sort of price do You charge for a mini clutch replacement ?

[@WMCS]

jamie needham it’s roughly about £400...

[@retrorust3395]

@@WMCS is that with parts ?

[@WMCS]

jamie needham yes that’s with parts and oil.

[@georgemiller4585]

@@WMCS your too cheap

[@time4free208]

does ac system has to be empty?

[@WMCS]

Yes. It has to be

[@vaux_wolf4281]

Great video as always Kev but them tyres were cut slicks 😂

[@WMCS]

Vaux_Wolf Mate it was super slick. Lol.. wheel was spinning at 10mph. 🤪

[@mtn.srlrascu6675]

looks like it is possible also without removing the radiators..

[@WMCS]

Yes.there’s a few ways you can approach it really.

[@madgainz7871]

Holy hell, quite the job!

[@WMCS]

yolo mode a little bit involved. But there’s an updated video on the mini.

[@Felts_cro]

Which would you say is harder the r53 or R56 you did🤔 great content as always👌

[@WMCS]

Daniel Pretty much the same procedure. Except the r56 use female torx screws a lot. Which is a right pain. As some of them are 10mm😣

[@Felts_cro]

@@WMCS watched your mini ones a few times mate 👌got to do mine in the next few weeks not looking forward to it 😬 😭the throw out bearing is making more and more noise😬

[@WMCS]

Daniel If the bearing is making screeching noise get a gearbox guide tube replaced as well. Will same you a few problems

[@Felts_cro]

@@WMCS it's hard to explain it's kind of a clunking sound soon as you press the pedal it will stop only really happens once it warms up I'm no professional by any means just a weekend Warrior not sure if its that or possibly the dmf?

[@WMCS]

Daniel Sounds like the DMF. All the best in your repair. If you need any advice drop us a message. 🤙🏽

[@Stillbusy105]

29:09 strong as an Ox 🐂 can you remember any cars / jobs that were the worst & you’d never want to do again?

[@Jlopez2207]

I think i feel confident in doing my sons mini change put the rear main seal i just need to buy an electric impact or use my dads old hydraulic one

[@125sm3]

Is it mainly clutches you do?

[@WMCS]

125 SM I rebuild engines as well. But clutches’ the bread and butter

[@Philunited]

How much u do this repair

[@randomdiy953]

Nissan micra k12 video??

[@joepatrlj5563]

You sir inspire me !

[@redbullmad5410]

Do like your videos good job on the floor although releasing the air con pipe and letting it escape in the air like that is dangerous for us and the atmosphere

[@WMCS]

redbull mad it’ll be great if only you knew what AC gas was like v/s a un vacuumed AC system before making any comments.

[@redbullmad5410]

@@WMCS I know I do a/c work and you can clearly see and her the pressure as you released the metal pipe work I'm not hating it's bad snuff doin some clutches on ramps never mind on the floor hats off to you I was just saying

[@lechatethere7710]

but how does he know where to replace all the screws he removed ?! Otherwise always so sexy to watch ...

[@davidkucharski977]

super boulot

[@johnbeagmartin5809]

Your an able lad Kevin, that's from an old school Panel Beater. That's a bitch of a car to do; you've great patience as well as great ability. Power to you mate. What make is your clutch alignment tool you usually use? :)

[@WMCS]

John.., thanks for taking time to leave us a review and for visiting the channel..,, great to hear from a fellow tradesman... It’s a draper. You can pick one up on eBay for about £15.

[@johnbeagmartin5809]

Your very welcome mate, thanks for that; you're an excellent tradesman. Videos are great; all the best to you mate..John👍👍

[@Philunited]

Doing a clutch on a mini there a headache

[@musicagonzales179]

I changed the clutch on my mini and now the gear shifting won’t work. What do you recommend I do?

[@WMCS]

Double check the gear linkage cables are in the correct slot .,,

[@musicagonzales179]

@@WMCS thank you so much! Any advice on where to find it or how to fix it? It seems rather challenging to do so.

[@blowduke]

That reminds me never to buy a mini ..

[@vrchar8581]

Amigo creo que aquí en Europa abrir un circuito de aire acondicionado a la atmósfera es un delito medioambiental eso hay que descargarlo aún recipiente cerrando con una maquina no asi

[@drissauto1958]

Bon courage mon amé

[@WMCS]

Merci bient.

[@jonwm01]

Man that’s a lot of crap to go through for gearbox removal. Good job though!

[@WMCS]

jonwm01 Thanks for the feedback

[@Shaunbonzer5]

Beast mode!!!!

[@SehzadeTugra]

İ like your work buddy!

[@WMCS]

Ebu C thanks for the support. Appreciate it.

[@fcdychilds]

I forgot. I have 2006 MINI. It’s crazy

[@martinburbridge7545]

I'm in middle of doing my clutch on mine I've done rear wishbone bushes at same time

[@troyjarman]

Always pays to have the right tools

[@WMCS]

b smith sure does. Otherwise you can easily get stuck.

[@pimpz0]

Great video

[@diegog9180]

Un máquina el colega

[@nigelackin]

I knocked my bumper off in an accident so we should save some time here 🥰

[@sara78130]

i also work mechanic but i hate change clutch

[@WMCS]

ALAN_UK great to hear from a fellow mechanic. ... I suppose you enjoy more engine work ...which is great to be honest.

[@mick.5382]

Nothing on a mini is nice to work on,Top job..

[@MH-us3jr]

top man!

[@janostallas4541]

👍😎💪

[@gg56850]

fuck, i have to do one this week

[@darkokure]

Bon travail,mais rotule du cable bousillé

[@billiardball9650]

for such a small car what a pain in the ass that one

[@WMCS]

🍻😁.,, all good fun tho

[@JodBronson]

Outside Bald Tire = Need Tie Rod Adjustment

[@Vez4303]

Top work but Jesus that’s one ball ache of a job for a clutch 🤣

[@billywhizz98]

You know your cars are their any cars that you don’t like working on

[@WMCS]

william walker I work on anything. I don’t have much choice being self employed. But I always look carefully before I undo any single bolts. My aim is to strip down as efficiently without wasting much time. Some gearboxes are super heavy. When I pull them out extra care not to get injured is vital.

[@gazgsxr]

@@WMCS i got caught out with a vivaro box when i first started out mobile mechanicing, luckily my customer helped me lift it in, very embarrassing but we still laugh about it now! i commented on your vaux combo vid about your efficiency looking really good, even changed the way i approach clutches after watching your vids. keep the vids coming kev!

[@billywhizz98]

Good on you I have the most upper most respect for you it’s not easy replacing clutches especially the weight of some of the gearboxes working on your own

[@WMCS]

william walker Thanks for the feedback.

[@WMCS]

gaz wirely Funny that. Do you still do mobile now.

[@dere._.]

Nightmare

[@becomematrix]

Picking up the friction disc with oily gloves 👎🏼

[@SirReginaldBlomfield1234]

An excellent reason not to own a Mini 😒

[@luckiihussain9617]

Did it the long way round

[@thosecrazycats]

whats the short way ? would like a link if you have thx

[@luckiihussain9617]

@@thosecrazycats short way is removing back half of the subframe off