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smit-one · Nov 6th, 2006, 02:45 PM

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 · Nov 6th, 2006, 03:20 PM

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 · Nov 6th, 2006, 03:29 PM

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

KostaLot · Nov 6th, 2006, 07:28 PM

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 · Nov 8th, 2006, 06:53 PM

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

tim.stephenson · Dec 27th, 2006, 12:04 PM

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 · Dec 31st, 2006, 01:57 PM

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 · May 22nd, 2008, 12:46 PM

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 · May 22nd, 2008, 12:47 PM

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

MiniOneSam · Jun 13th, 2008, 12:36 PM

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

Nov 6th, 2006, 02:45 PM	#1
smit-one MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 98 Offline	mini one gearbox 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

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KostaLot Team VaVaVoom 2008 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Morecambe Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 980 Offline	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. 330 BHP + 0-60 in 4.3 Seconds = 2008 Elf Renaultsport Clio Cup Team - I'm looking for sponsors, pm me if interested

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Nov 6th, 2006, 03:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
fishylid MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bacup UK Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 24 Offline	I don't believe the later Getrag 'box is a straight swap for the earlier unit, different drive shafts etc required, not positive tho'.

Nov 6th, 2006, 03:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
smit-one MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 98 Offline	would you now anywhere i could get a replacement gear box fairly cheap?

Nov 8th, 2006, 06:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
smit-one MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 98 Offline	iv got one sorted, an uprated one from mini mania cheers anyway tho thanks

Dec 27th, 2006, 12:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
tim.stephenson Chilli Red One Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 124 Offline	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.

Dec 31st, 2006, 01:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
smit-one MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 98 Offline	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

May 22nd, 2008, 12:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
gadavies MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 8 Offline	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.

May 22nd, 2008, 12:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
gadavies MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 8 Offline	Very interested to know the details- see my post on this

Jun 13th, 2008, 12:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
MiniOneSam BBMC 003 My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 866 Offline	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

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