MINI Cooper S R53/R52: Complete Engine / Transmission Removal

[@scrap-iron9561]

Fantastic walkthru. I’m about to start this process on my R53. Appreciate you putting this out there.

[@carlcossette9579]

Best engine pull video Ive seen, doing this tomorrow will be watching again as I go thanks.

[@fabianquintana482]

Heck yea dude just enough motivation for me to pull out my old r53 engine n slap a replacement in !!

[@Rurik_JustCruzn]

Comments like these are the reason I make these videos. Thanks buddy!

[@markgourley591]

Good video to help fellow DIY’ers. However, the joy of video editing - I’ve done my fair share of engine swaps on these r53’s and I’ve never seen or experienced such easy bolt removals especially on the ball joints! 😉

[@Rurik_JustCruzn]

Hi Mark. I've definitely experienced pesky ball joints before on r53 models. This car, however, was unusual. It took no more than 3 walks to the control arm and she was free. I definitely got lucky. Thanks for watching.

[@timothyconroy1175]

That was really interesting!

[@marinus1996]

what was the problem with the engine of the r53?? mine sounds like that too

[@leroijr407]

Thank you sir

[@dannypagan9306]

Did you have to bleed the slave cylinder when bolting it back onto the engine? Great video! Informative-keep up the good work..

[@Rurik_JustCruzn]

Hello. I didn't crack open the hydraulic system. Therefore, I did not have to bleed it

[@dannypagan9306]

@@Rurik_JustCruzn thank you…

[@johntoon7172]

I noticed you only disconnected one of the O2 sensors?

[@Rurik_JustCruzn]

Hello John. It's been a while since I did the job but if my memory is correct; I believe the downstream oxygen sensor doesn't connect directly to the engine harness. I would definitely keep eye out for this just in case your experience differs from mine. Best of luck