[PaulusMaximus]

Hey all,

I was pottering along in my beloved and "bang!", suddenly I couldn't engage second gear. After a few yards coasting, I managed to engage third (on the thankfully first attempt) and drove the 500 yards home. There, I found rather a lot of oil pouring out of the bottom of the car.

Obviously, I will be giving my dealer a ring in the morning, but has anything like this happenned to anybody and could you give me half an idea on the financial damage? As the warranty is out, I am considering swapping any parts myself (I'm competent enough) but as time is short (uni, new house etc) I barely have the time!

I'm a little disappointed that a well treated 4 year old with 40k is in such a state!

Many thanks,
Paul

(PS: It's a 2003 MCS)

[MINIMANIAUK]

it is unusual for the cooper s to have a failed gearbox,it could be just the driveshaft popped out -ask LOUI on here he knows all about that!
if it is a driveshaft the its not that expensive but may be worth checking the engine mounts and rubber bushes on suspension and wishbones

[Mister]

Are you sure it was oil pouring out? Could it possibly have been slave cylinder fluid? My clutch went out last week. Good thing I've had practice driving cars without a clutch (hint: stay out of first and use gas and gears). Now you've had practice too. Trust me, it comes in handy!