Tag: Eric the car guy Mini Series

Here is a link to the video you should watch before this one on Mini Front End Removal: https://youtu.be/2RfQsOwBZHk I believe this information will also…

Here is Part 2 of the 2007 Mini Cooper S engine and transmission install. Here’s a link to Part 1: https://youtu.be/56lB1hDngqU In this episode I…

While I had the direct injected N14 engine out of my 2007 Mini Cooper S, I decided to remove the intake manifold and inspect the…

This video will walk you through the steps of replacing a timing chain on a Mini N14 engine. It includes tools and torque specs to…

If you have a Mini Cooper and the rear hatch won’t stay shut, or won’t open when you activate the switch, this video will help…

This is Part 1 of the reinstall the engine and transmission into my R56 Mini Cooper S. I show how to avoid damage to the…

This video will show you how to install the carpet, seats, and center console in an R56 Mini. This information may also apply to other…

There are a lot of repairs on a modern Mini Cooper that may require the removal of the front end of the vehicle. In this…

If you have an engine miss or performance problem, don’t forget to check for a mechanical problem, such as compression loss, with the engine. This…

This video will show you the steps needed to paint the calipers on your vehicle. It’s not a difficult process, but if done correctly, it…

I’ve done a lot of brake jobs in my career, and I didn’t always perform this procedure, but I’ve come to find it makes for…

This video shows you how to replace a cabin air filter on a 2007 Mini Cooper S. This procedure will also work for other Mini’s…

This can happen if the timing chain on your N14 skips time and bends valves which is a common issue. I cover diagnosis of bent…