mini one gearbox

[smit-one]

hi im new to this forum, basically i need a new gearbox as it seems to be a common problem with the minis and i was wondering if a gearbox out of an 04 mini would go into an 01

[fishylid]

I don't believe the later Getrag 'box is a straight swap for the earlier unit, different drive shafts etc required, not positive tho'.

[smit-one]

would you now anywhere i could get a replacement gear box fairly cheap?

[KostaLot]

Quote: Originally Posted by smit-one (original)

would you now anywhere i could get a replacement gear box fairly cheap?

pm me.

Also, as long as the gearbox is pre July 2004, the pre facelift, it will fit.

[smit-one]

iv got one sorted, an uprated one from mini mania cheers anyway tho thanks

[tim.stephenson]

Dont know if you got problem fixed yet, if not go through MINI. Had my 02 mini gearbox replaced foc even thoiugh it was technically out of warranty.

[smit-one]

Quote: Originally Posted by tim.stephenson (original)

Dont know if you got problem fixed yet, if not go through MINI. Had my 02 mini gearbox replaced foc even thoiugh it was technically out of warranty.

yer its sorted nw, tried to go thru mini but they wanted like 2000, got it from mini mania and also got a stage 2 performance clutch at the same time

[gadavies]

Mini Gearbox
My son owns a 53 mini one (5 years old). After 40,000 odd miles the gearbox has gone and requires replacing. I understand that the pre 04 models were fitted with an old Rover gearbox and that there is a history of problems with it. BMW are so far refusing to replace it on a goodwill basis and therefore it is likely that I will have to take them to court if an agreement cannot be reached. I therefore need to compile as much evidence as I can that this gearbox is flawed and also require experts in the field to testify to this. I would like to hear from anyone therefore who has experienced similar problems.

[gadavies]

Very interested to know the details- see my post on this

[MiniOneSam]

Quote: Originally Posted by gadavies (original)

Mini Gearbox
My son owns a 53 mini one (5 years old). After 40,000 odd miles the gearbox has gone and requires replacing. I understand that the pre 04 models were fitted with an old Rover gearbox and that there is a history of problems with it. BMW are so far refusing to replace it on a goodwill basis and therefore it is likely that I will have to take them to court if an agreement cannot be reached. I therefore need to compile as much evidence as I can that this gearbox is flawed and also require experts in the field to testify to this. I would like to hear from anyone therefore who has experienced similar problems.

Hi there mate, I had this. I've got a 53 One too (February 2004 to be precise) and 11 days out of the Mini Approved Used 1 Year Warranty, January this year my gearbox went at just gone 40k.

Where I explained a little in personal thread (with pictures) - HERE

And the actual details of the whole event!! - HERE

Hope this helps, let me know if you need to know any more

[billie_mini]

Same - Mini One 2001 (51 plate) went at 60k - i know this isn't as low as yours but 60k for a gearbox in a BMW!! Crazy! You pay the price for the mini thinking that it will be reliable and hardy but everyone seems to be having problems with the gearboxes and steering pumps and MINI seem to be doing nothing about it

[omri617]

I got 2002 Mini one automatic .
there are some strange things about the gearbox ,
in low speeds the car bumps forward
what do you mean the gear is gone? how do i know if my gear is gone?
thanks

[mab01uk]

Quote: Originally Posted by omri617 (original)

I got 2002 Mini one automatic .
there are some strange things about the gearbox ,
in low speeds the car bumps forward
what do you mean the gear is gone? how do i know if my gear is gone?
thanks

Automatic is different, try asking/searching here:
First Generation CVT & Automatic - MINI2 - MINI Forum

[omri617]

thanks for the reply ,
where can i find (except realoem) the serial number of my 2002 mini one 1.6 cvt transmission Gearbox Mount? thanks friend i appreciate this..