How to Properly rebuild a Mini Cooper CVT (FULL TUTORIAL)
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- This is a full instructional video that was filmed in 2012. Just so you know, my business is no longer "Mini Cooper Experts" it is now Cooper & Bimmer Experts. I am happy to make this available for public consumption.
Here is the link to the PDF for Transmission Diagnosis and Clutch Adaptations mentioned at the end of the video :
www.minicoopercvttransmissionr...
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This video is intended for Entertainment purposes ONLY. It is NOT an instructional video, therefore it is NOT advised for anyone to use it at such.
We are NOT liable for ANY harm that occurs to you or your property as a result of imitating ANYTHING in this video as that would be your own decision.
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The PDF can be found in the Description below the video. And as always, Thank You for Watching!
This is awesome thank you for posting this! The only question I have is do you have torque values for reassembly anywhere?
So I have a question.. have a 2005 Mini Cooper r50... did a motor swap because of blown motor... I have new axles and all... replaced cvt fluid... when the transmission is put under a load or speed. Cvt fluid / trans fluid will poor out of a small plastic line that is attached to the side of the back of the trans that leads to the top of the trans just under the battery and fuse box... what is that line? It goes to nothing And why is it doing it??? At 46:09 in your video when you flip the trans you can see the same plastic line...
I have a 2006 mini Cooper S
It has a codes p0700/p0717 and P0732 what can I do to fix the problem can I just replace the valve body or just solenoids or new transmission… please help any one
the link for the PDF is gone, is it possible to get a copy of that?
If I rotate the input shaft manually, is the output shaft supposed to rotate? Or does it only start when higher speed or hooked up to vehicle sensors? I rotate input shaft and out put won't spin. If backwards it does a bit, or if I go super slow it may. It I rotate the secondary drive it does spin the output shaft. All I did was change belt, never knew of it spun before. Please someone chime in if this bimmer expert doesn't. Your video is amazing my brother!!!!
It’s always nice to see someone that really knows what they are talking about
I did mine about 7 years ago now using this video to help me. It had the main bearing on the input shaft go along with the belt and a few small other items. It is still on the road today with over 35 thousand miles on the rebuild.
Awesome man, glad I could help!
Thanks bro I did my mini one cvt transmission at home. I saved money because of your clear explanation. Thanks have a great day 👍👍👍👍
Wow I live in Australia and I can tell you this nobody over here can do that with your knowledge and confidence. Hat off to you for your professional you tube and great mechanical knowledge awesome
I've only watched 10 minutes of this video and I can already tell this guy's doing an excellent job. Thank you very much!!
Hands down one of the best automotive instructional videos I have come across!
I am so impressed by this video
I learned a lot. Thank you so much!
I have a 2004 cvt belt broke.... watched your video....did it myself for 200 dollars.. thanks
Great job Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience 👍👍👍
Nice work very professional.
Outstanding video, enjoyable to watch
thank you for the video well detailed and well explained, I have mini r50 cvt, I replaced the gearbox, I have a problem when I put in position D the engine stops where can the problem come from? thank you for the answer
Thank you sir. Very well presented!!! Very well.
Great work
Thank you!!!!!!
very nice job thank you for sharing the video
I have a mini r50 cvt, gearbox loose, I replaced another gearbox which works well in reverse gear, but when I put the gearbox does not D it gives an accoup I have no fault code, I do not know of where does the problem come from thank you for your help
great job, thanks guys
Very good job 👍
very good job, very professional, I have the same cvt r50 mini, the engine stalls in position D and R, I do not find the breakdown
Great video,I have a 2005 that jersey real hard when shifting from park to reverse and to drive, and sometimes stalls,can you give me an idea of what could be wrong.
Hi thanks for the great content. Where can one find replacement internals for these Transmissions?
Thank you for putting together this video you make it look easy. I have three bad base cvt transmissions seems like I could get one good one with all the parts but if I needed parts where would I start?
Excellent video. Unfortunately it confirms my worst fears. The seal on my drum is torn up so the transmission needs to come out for rebuild. Hopefully there isn't any damage to internal parts as I saw in your video. I always enjoy watching someone who knows what they're doing at work.
Awesome video! The CVT and even the midlands transmission isn't as much of a disaster as it gets played out. For the size of the transmission and what it does for even a light car it's pretty remarkable. Sure there's faults but you can repair them. I did this exact method blind 6 years ago (knowing I had a good cvt that I was throwing back into the Mini). I just wanted to learn why it had failed and possibly fix the original cvt for Mini. I did learn it the hard way with the pitot tube but was able to replace it.
The only thing I would change or make a caveat on in the video is when you're taking apart the drums to not use an impact hammer. If you know you can control the hammer or can make it more controllable by all means. I've seen some messed up gears from someone that tried to use an impact hammer and it got wild on them. You can use a special tool instead to remove it or even make one like I did.
This should have waaaaaay more likes.
Thank you for this video I would like to have more lessons.from your channel
Great video, my mini does accelerate till 80km/h, with high revs, could be primary drums problem ? Because i changed all discs, belt, seals.?
Thank you for the information,,how do I test the solonoids before installation..
Hi from Fresno! Maybe you can help my mini, 2012 R56 S hardtop. For 2 years the transmission seems to need 5 mins warm up. If I just drive in the morning it won't want to shift well for the first 2 mins or so. If I let idle for 5 mins it is ok. Rest of the day it shifts fine, unless it sits for 4 hrs or more then it needs to warm up again. Any idea? No one can figure it out. If I come down there, whats the cost and time frame to repair? You guys seem so great!
Fantastic video! Very in depth and detailed, thank you. One question, is it the same cvt transmission in the R50 with the cars that have the steptronic paddle shifters on the steering wheel as the ones without, or did Mini use two different cvt models?
05 r50 has hesitation when put in gear..drive or reverse from dead stop,would much appreciate your knowledge on this matter...Awesome job on the tear down and reassemble especially what to look for and how to go about it all..once again awesome job!!
how bad is the hesitation? some hesitation is noramal
You are my hero.....thank ...:)
have you find the clip for the primery drum thanks for the video
Wow mate you couldn't make it any easier.Just liked how you specifically noted damages n major fail points.Showed all possible mistakes n major don't n dos.Just can't wait for my 2002 mini cooper to lag.Just one thing,noticed black oily substance when fitting plates on drum sector.Would you have to clean then up.Other than that primo job.Gonna be saving me abit of coin.Whats the price on a full rebuild kit,may I ask.
I have a 2005 Mini Cooper Automatic Trans. 141k Miles. It stopped changing gears, before that happend, the changing gears was like “bump”. Do you think is valve body problem only or something else?
Can the shaft on the oil pump be replaced or do you need complete part if damaged
I’m watching this looking for tips how to pull the cv axle out of the drivers side. It’s seriously stuck. If I pull the passenger side axle can I see through to the driver side axle shaft?
I have a 06 mini with the cvt and 170xxx. Last week it started reving out with a max speed of 30 mph. Reverse works fine and in manual mode you can shift it up to 4th but still maxes out at 30 mph. Changed the stepper solenoid and the rotational sensor but nothing. Also there is no codes in the system. New trans?
i need the tear down and reuild for the manual 5sp midlands or a complete vid for the 6sp conversion ;(
Great video - thank you. I know it's been a while but is the PDF still available? I have a couple of Mini automatics and your CVT / Valve body videos have been really helpful. Just about to replace the valve body on my wife's Mk1 R50.
hello i have mini cooper 2002 convertible 1.6L reverse works fine the car runs. but seems that is stuck in firts gear the RPM runs hot does this need recalibrate or needs parts
hi bro, this box is the same mini one 1.6 90cv r50 aut?? tanks
Hello Ben! I am following your instructions and I am rebuilding my CVT which has 260K kilometers (about 160K miles). It had no noticeable issues, mainly significant leaks but I am overhauling both the cvt and the engine. Which parts would you suggest to change now that it is off the car for that mileage (to prevent having to remove the cvt again)? I would like to buy the parts from the website you suggested in one shipping too because I am in Greece. I would greatly appreciate any guidance on the torque values for the assembly. Please note the link to the pdf is not working. Many thanks in advance! I wouldn't be able to do this without your video! Great work!
I have a r50 that won't shift but it's a second hand box will it need to get the adaption done
Hello from Orlando I had a mini base 2009 i swap the engine and I put my old manual trans but! She still on neutral I put everything new the clutch kit the axles! But I’m missing something!
Hello, i have a mini r50 with cvt. I can choose drive or reverse without problem. When i start accelerating, it doesn't change from 1st gear to 2nd etc. It says that i have 2nd and 3rd in the screen when i choose to do it, but i still have the 1st one. Do you know what the problem might be? Thank you in advance
Hi Ben, just found your great video of the CVT transmission. Do you have an idea what’s wrong with the transmission if it shifts gears like random. So the actual shift works smooth but the gear choice does not fit. Would be glad for your help. Greetings from Germany.
(Mini Cooper 2003)
Hello and thank u for that manual, one question: the link on PDF isn't working. Can you fix that?
I did everything exactly how you showed. All new parts. Now my Mini won’t drive over 10 miles per hour. Any ideas or suggestions?
Thanks
Hi Ben , Would you recommend a preventative Stepper Motor replacement as a good idea during a transmission rebuild Kind Regards Kevin
such a great video.
i have 2004 r50 with juddering when it accelerated. like when you accelerate, it wont connected smoothly i think at friction disks. there feel like two or three steps to connect completely.
when the car stops, it juddering too when transmission goes creep mode from low gears.
i wonder its because of clutch solenoid or friction plate.
is friction plate going bad?
id love hear your opinion.
thank you so much.
Hi Emush K It's impossible to diag a car over the internet but it sounds like something is going on with the valve body could be the clutch solenoid or stepper motor
Ahh, good old pitot tubes. The ZF CVT looks really similar to the ford CTX
Amazing vid! Any idea where to get the PDF? The link is dead.
Hi Ben I need some help,my mini drive on flat ok but when it comes to climbing hills it stops and doesn’t accelerate at all. What you think is the problem. Please need some help
Thank you for your video. How much do you change fixing this? I don't if my mini lost his (adaptation)mind or just a transmission problem but my mini doesn't shift gear anymore. After 10 mins of driving, in 30-35 miles speed, the rpm hit 3000. And the faster I try to drive, the rpm keeps rising. do you think my mini lost his mind? or just a CVT problem. No engine light no other light. 2006 mini cooper base 156000
you [probably need a new primary drum, that is the symptom when it goes bad
Very Good vidéo.
In my mini , when my car is cold , i take the cvt in drive and my engine stop , i have this problem just for cold engine , hot engine no problem. Change thé oil ? Or it’s big other problem?
Hi, there is probably something else going on. maybe an adaptation reset or a possible air leak
Cooper & Bimmer Experts ok thanks
So you would have to take the entire thing apart JUST to replace a worn input shaft bearing?
I have an r50 with a cvt, and it keeps melting the speed sensor wires… Can you give me some insight on this issue?
HI very nice video.I am from Greece and i have a mini R50 with cvt.When it is cold the gearbox work ok but after some time it start to make wrong changes and to not accelerate the car.What do you think from your experience it is the problem?oil pump?disk?or the primary drum?valve body?
Might sound weird. But I've seen in forums that bad warm running issues can sometimes be caused by an old battery. Even if the battery still starts the car well. Some people found there was an issue with old batteries that caused the electronic control of the cvt to malfunction.
Hi Ben I’m juan from los banos ca I have a08 Cooper s R55 and i would like your advice my transmission goes 1 t2 milles speed and then slowly goes increasing speed to normal up to50 60 milles I watch your video on the clutch solenoid but I replace the complete transmission before now Wethersfield this transmission I got no movement at all I tried clear adaptations and gear learning procedure and still the same if you can help me with this I will be very happy
Thanks for your kindness
I hope you see my coment soon
hi i have a similar gerabox but it only recognise the second gear, it doesn't accept to shift, i have repaced the disks and the cvt velt. can u please give any idea of what can it be or a way to solve it?
2008 coopers s
Problem when trans is cold
Laggy to move and rough change into 2nd
Works almost perfect when warmed up after 5-10mins???
Hello, good afternoon, I introduce my name is Alejandro Ávalos, I am from Chile, I have a mini Cooper 2005, I was watching the video in which they repair the box is betty? I would like to ask that piece that you mention. The piece that you mention at minute 17 and something in the video I would like to know why they change that piece or because they release it, that piece must have play. It has a Catholic Int, it must not have a game. I would greatly appreciate your help, since we changed the chain, changed bearings, changed fluid, changed O-to-do filters and yet the box still does not pass first.
What is the part numbers for the gaskets
Can you help me I’ve replaced my bearings on the pinion but when I Tighten down the cap it doesn’t spin freely
check out these guys for parts www.europeantransmissions.com/shop/home.php?cat=958&sort=orderby&sort_direction=0&objects_per_page=50
My input shaft seal is leaking and I notice if I grab the shaft I can move it up and down a little bit is that normal or should I replace the input shaft bearing?.
yes replace the input shaft bearing and check to make sure you don't need a planetary
Hi. How do you unscrew these nuts? They are shown at 9 and 10 minutes into the video. I'm spinning with the nuts and everything else.
You didn’t replace all the bearings?
This is the valve body the one was working slowly to get to hi speed
about how much is the rebuild it?
Hi My Mini Cooper after 2 hr drive suddenly gets stuck on higher gear and car just creeps and does not pick up speed. It takes long time to pick up speed. Once it reaches speed it drives ok and the problem starts again when the car has to stop at traffic lights. I want to try to change valve block. Can a valve block be changed in place without lowering the subframe. Can I be able to get access to the pan easily or I have to remove several other items. My car is mini cooper 2002 with ZF automatic transmission. Your reply will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Yes sounds like you need a clutch solenoid and yes you can do it with out lowering the sub frame
@@minicooperexperts How i can do change body valve without lowering the sub frame? Give advice please.
How much oíl do CZcams use
I have a 2007 106k miles it will drive ok cold but when it gets hot its goes to ep mode i tried changing the fluid no change then tried to preform adaptation no luck it pulls strong but no shift , I have pulled the trans what should i be looking for ?? Is their a tech manual with instructions out their ?
does it seem like it get stuck in high gear?
@@minicooperexperts no only low 30 mph is max , it will not do the adaptation multiple tries , The replacement did the adaptation per the instructions and seems to working ok i have driven it 800 miles so far, My plan is to rebuild the old one so i have a spare. The video is awesome by far the the best on youtube thank you
@@dougowens8526 So its been a little over year after replacement , the only issue is a short time after replacement the transmission it went crazy intermittent bucking not shifting , I discover it was a bad Tach (post on the internet suggested to disconnect it ) I did drove it for 200 miles no issues replaced tach still good
Hi Ben I'm an Australian owner prepping to rebuild my cvt (2003 R50) do you still have a link to cvt spare parts you sell
Kind Regards
Kevin
Hi Kevin here you go! www.europeantransmissions.com/bmw-mini-cvt-transmission/#itemsPerPage=96
@@minicooperexperts Thank you so very much your vid is awesome ! concise and easy to follow It will be running step by step in my shed as I rebuild my cvt ..and again many thanks for the link love your work !!
I need to replace mine for the second time :( O6 Mini Turbo.
Hope you can help me
Pitot (/ˈpiːtoʊ/ PEE-toh), after the French engineer Henri Pitot.
If i take my 06 mini S how much to get it rebuilt ?
What needs rebuilt?
@@minicooperexperts i think the inner belt or the gears not 100% sure but it locks whenever i try driving it
You wouldnt happen to know were j can get parts.
hello, good afternoon
excellent video thank you very much
I want to make you a query
Yes you can
i have a 2006 mini cooper
R53 with transmission failure
skate, jump, changes 3 and 4 do not enter
but the funniest thing is that you turn off the car and 5 minutes and turn it on and it works perfectly again
after half an hour
the same thing happens again
start to fail
every time more it fails and in less time after turning off and on
I have seen to exhaustion video and pages on the internet
and it seems like no one really knows what's going on
at the mini agency
They only tell you you have to make a transmission change
that costs 2 times what the car can cost
my mini has 80 thousand kilometers
I thank you in advance for your attention to my writing.
my best wishes
James
is the same cooper s 2007
no that's a second generation unless is a convertible but even then "S" never had a CVT
This has8 solenoids on the valve body
I want comme to you
End learning every think abawt gearbox
Is m dreams bro
whats cvt stand for?
Continuously Variable Transmission
@@georgetoutounji3503 which is the automatic?
14:33
hi,ok,,
It’s different than the one on your video
720p.. Come on... 1080p... interesting stuff deserves at least that... 😉☺
Sorry bro. I agree with you! This is six years old so at the time 720p was the highest format available.
Brilliant video ..thanks heaps ...near bought a cooper with a buggered auto ...glad i didnt ....not a very good design
Hi i have a problem with my CVT gearbox. I did adaptation but still adaptation mode is activated. Car drive forward beetwen 4000/5000 rpm. Oil is new, cluch solenoid and plates are new, sealers are new but its still doesn't work. I ask you for help becouse i from Poland and nobody here can't help me everyone want to put new gearbox. I hope you are able to help me and you will tell me what to do. I would be very grateful for your help. I made a video how its look like czcams.com/video/BDHP_bN6TjE/video.html .
Possible the primary pitot tube is broken re-watch the video, i talk about this senario