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OJM · Mar 9th, 2008, 07:34 PM

Hi all,

Does anyone know of any Mini specialists around the Nottingham area (or close by)?

I have a problem with a bit of lag when I put my foot down - people have mentioned that the belt might need replacing, but BMW have quoted £80 and basically laughed...said they'd never heard of needing a replacement before...!

I don't really want to shell out £80 then find that it wasn't the belt, and something else instead.

Any ideas / suggestions?

Cheers!

OJM · Mar 11th, 2008, 07:17 PM

...I'm now wondering whether it's the bypass valve that has a problem. After looking around on here, there's quite a few references to problematic valves.

Would anyone be able to point me in the direction of the valve, and what I should be looking for to ensure it's working correctly?

I'm currently waiting for a Haynes manual to be delivered, but want to try and nail this problem ASAP.

Cheers all!

1320autos · Mar 11th, 2008, 08:29 PM

We're about an 1-1.5hr away on a good day down the A1

OJM · Mar 11th, 2008, 08:45 PM

Cheers - what kind of price would I be looking at to find out the problem? PM me if needed.

Thanks!

1320autos · Mar 11th, 2008, 08:53 PM

What mileage has it done, have you got an aftermarket superharger pulley fitted?

OJM · Mar 11th, 2008, 09:43 PM

Completely stock. Just under 40k miles. 2003 plate (03). Not sure if it's ever had replacement belt, but fully BMW serviced (TLC with 1 left).

1320autos · Mar 11th, 2008, 10:45 PM

It could be your belt then, we've seen them come in here in split in two at that sort of mileage, there suppose to change it on your next service 45k, which is far to long an interval IMO.

JMCS08 · Mar 11th, 2008, 10:53 PM

im getting this problem im sure! well tbh im looking at changing my pully soon so that will sort it i hope,mines an 02 with 42,000miles just serviced with TLC at 40k so dout mines been done?

it wont snap tho will it? id be hopfully get it done soon,

1320autos can you PM me a quote for doing a pully + belt change will this include a before and after rolling road,(may even buy a few more bits if you stock parts?

thanks

OJM · Mar 12th, 2008, 12:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1320autos (original)

It could be your belt then, we've seen them come in here in split in two at that sort of mileage, there suppose to change it on your next service 45k, which is far to long an interval IMO.

Is there any way of telling that it needs changing or not? The belt looks ok, but can't tell if it's stretched / slipping etc.

How much do you charge for a belt change?

Perm · Mar 12th, 2008, 01:07 PM

Hi,
Being based in Nottingham also I know that there are no MINI specialist in Nottingham. Your alternative choices in addition to 1320 autos are :

Lohen in Staffordshire
P-Torque in Walsall
BBR in Oxford
MED in Leicester ( not sure what services they offer )

I have used BBR and Lohen and would recommend both organisations. In fact Lohen carried out my Inspection II service.

Hope that helps.

Cheers

Perm

1320autos · Mar 12th, 2008, 01:18 PM

£23.50 labour and the cost of an BMW belt £21.90

OJM · Mar 25th, 2008, 09:33 PM

Is there anyway of telling whether I need a new belt or not?

Mar 9th, 2008, 07:34 PM	#1
OJM MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham, UK Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 390 Offline	Nottingham Mini Specialist Hi all, Does anyone know of any Mini specialists around the Nottingham area (or close by)? I have a problem with a bit of lag when I put my foot down - people have mentioned that the belt might need replacing, but BMW have quoted £80 and basically laughed...said they'd never heard of needing a replacement before...! I don't really want to shell out £80 then find that it wasn't the belt, and something else instead. Any ideas / suggestions? Cheers!

Mar 11th, 2008, 08:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
1320autos MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 1,928 Offline	We're about an 1-1.5hr away on a good day down the A1 Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 IT'S NOT HOW MUCH YOU SPEND BUT HOW WELL YOU SPEND IT

Mar 11th, 2008, 08:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
1320autos MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 1,928 Offline	What mileage has it done, have you got an aftermarket superharger pulley fitted? Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 IT'S NOT HOW MUCH YOU SPEND BUT HOW WELL YOU SPEND IT

Mar 11th, 2008, 10:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
1320autos MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 1,928 Offline	It could be your belt then, we've seen them come in here in split in two at that sort of mileage, there suppose to change it on your next service 45k, which is far to long an interval IMO. Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 IT'S NOT HOW MUCH YOU SPEND BUT HOW WELL YOU SPEND IT

Mar 12th, 2008, 01:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
1320autos MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 1,928 Offline	£23.50 labour and the cost of an BMW belt £21.90 Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 IT'S NOT HOW MUCH YOU SPEND BUT HOW WELL YOU SPEND IT

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Mar 11th, 2008, 07:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
OJM MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham, UK Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 390 Offline	...I'm now wondering whether it's the bypass valve that has a problem. After looking around on here, there's quite a few references to problematic valves. Would anyone be able to point me in the direction of the valve, and what I should be looking for to ensure it's working correctly? I'm currently waiting for a Haynes manual to be delivered, but want to try and nail this problem ASAP. Cheers all!

Mar 11th, 2008, 08:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
OJM MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham, UK Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 390 Offline	Cheers - what kind of price would I be looking at to find out the problem? PM me if needed. Thanks!

Mar 11th, 2008, 09:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
OJM MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham, UK Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 390 Offline	Completely stock. Just under 40k miles. 2003 plate (03). Not sure if it's ever had replacement belt, but fully BMW serviced (TLC with 1 left).

Mar 11th, 2008, 10:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
JMCS08 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 89 Offline	im getting this problem im sure! well tbh im looking at changing my pully soon so that will sort it i hope,mines an 02 with 42,000miles just serviced with TLC at 40k so dout mines been done? it wont snap tho will it? id be hopfully get it done soon, 1320autos can you PM me a quote for doing a pully + belt change will this include a before and after rolling road,(may even buy a few more bits if you stock parts? thanks

Mar 12th, 2008, 12:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
OJM MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham, UK Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 390 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 1320autos (original) It could be your belt then, we've seen them come in here in split in two at that sort of mileage, there suppose to change it on your next service 45k, which is far to long an interval IMO. Is there any way of telling that it needs changing or not? The belt looks ok, but can't tell if it's stretched / slipping etc. How much do you charge for a belt change?

Mar 12th, 2008, 01:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
Perm MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 480 Offline	Hi, Being based in Nottingham also I know that there are no MINI specialist in Nottingham. Your alternative choices in addition to 1320 autos are : Lohen in Staffordshire P-Torque in Walsall BBR in Oxford MED in Leicester ( not sure what services they offer ) I have used BBR and Lohen and would recommend both organisations. In fact Lohen carried out my Inspection II service. Hope that helps. Cheers Perm

Mar 25th, 2008, 09:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
OJM MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham, UK Local Time: 10:27 PM Posts: 390 Offline	Is there anyway of telling whether I need a new belt or not?

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