Mini one Gearbox DIY Replacement Advice!

[Gazzataf]

Hi Guy's

I'm a newbie to mini's so be gentle, I have just bought a 2004 mini one with the usual midland gearbox trouble, in my case 4th & reverse don't work.

You have probably been asked this a million times before but anyway, I woud be most grateful for any step by step advice, also any Pics anyone has taken or know of for an easy DIY removal & pitfulls to look out for when trying to take out a midlands gearbox.

I have started to have a look around before commencing using the haynes manual which is ok to fashion, but looking at the starter motor it looks like you have to be a contoursionist to be able to get to it, any ideas!

One final question is it easy & feasable to overhaul the g/box or best to rely on remanufacturers, & what prices should I expect to roughly pay?

Regards
Gazzataf

[mab01uk]

I have posted a lot of information in the link below which should help you get started and answer some questions. I take it you have confirmed your 2004 Mini has a Midland gearbox as the Getrag was fitted from June 2004 to the facelift Mini's.
Link:
Early MINI Rover Midland Gearbox - Forums


Mini Gearboxes Ltd were featured in Modern MINI magazine in July-August 2010 issue.
Their prices for an exchange recon gearbox and new clutch fitted to a MINI:
5-Speed Midland gearbox £595
5-Speed Getrag gearbox £690
6-Speed Getrag gearbox £750
Recon box supply only from £325
(Ask for a quote on upgrading from Midland to Getrag as additional parts are required........from approx £1300)

Mini recon gearboxes |BMW MINI cheap gearboxes

Main Dealers quote a minimum of 6 hours for job, 'Mini Gearboxes' fit up to 15 Midland gearboxes a week and have got the job down to around 4 hours by removing the front subframe only from below, instead of the modular front end/rads/bumper assembly. Full method with photos showing stage by stage in Modern MINI magazine above (Issue 41).
Modern MINI Magazine

Some more tips here:
http://www.mini2.com/forum/maintenan...x-removal.html

[Gazzataf]

Hi
Thanks for the reply, yes it's a midland box, it's a march 2004 reg mini one
Gazzataf

[Simmy68]

Posted some photo's of inside the midland gearbox and of the internal parts which you might find useful.

MINI Galleries - Cooper - Midland Gearbox General Internal View