Henry_b's 2002 Mini One

[Henry_b]

Just to add to my currant stable this my "first" car a 2002 Pure silver Mini One.




This pic was taken during a service.

I have quite a few pics of this car currently uploading to my IMGUR account! lol

Edited by Henry_b on Thursday 8th February 12:54

[Henry_b]

This car has been in the family forever, however maintenance has been lacking in the past few years/

So an oil change was in order.


Oil filter wasn't too bad




This is the oil that was used mini recommend 5w30 but with it having over 100k i reasoned a slightly thicker oil might help with longevity.





I also ran some STP oil flush through her, to loosen up any ste

[Henry_b]

Next on the list was a fuel filter change, an often overlooked maintenance item on r50 minis

As you can see it was shagged after 100k use

[Henry_b]

Some beauty shots.

I'm quite keen detailing my cars lol

[Henry_b]

1. YODA

[Henry_b]

Another service item, the gearbox oil.

This is considered a lifetime item by BMW i disagree





It was replaced with redline MTL


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[Henry_b]

Next Problem was The timing chain tensioner this is a common issue with the tritecs once they get over 100k

mine of course had to break badly lol, normally the piston gets sticky causing a horrible rattle.
If you catch it early enough no damage will be done, but if you wait the lack of tension on the chain will cause damage to the guide rails and its possible the chain will jump teeth destroying the engine!.






Replacing the tensioner is very easy you require a 19mm socket a medium extension and some muscle.

The 19mm bolt is located just below the oil filter housing.


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[MJK 24]

Nice Mini! Great first car.

How come your Rolls Royce appears to have a 1995 registration number? Also, please take the container of chemicals off the bonnet!

[Henry_b]

MJK 24 said:

Nice Mini! Great first car.

How come your Rolls Royce appears to have a 1995 registration number? Also, please take the container of chemicals off the bonnet!

Cheers
The rollers number plate is illegal i've put her original plate on a few days ago VGT244R

she's been off the road for 8yrs

Edited by Henry_b on Sunday 4th February 18:44

[RC1807]

Fruity li'l Mini

[emicen]

I would recommend doing your thermostat if you don’t know when it was last done or it’s been more than a few years.

[RossF1984]

Looks good!

Have a 06 Mini One Seven in the same colour.... Cracking little car...

How hard was the Gbox oil job? Thinking of doing the same to mine as don't trust it's 'Lifetime' status either.

[Henry_b]

RossF1984 said:

Looks good!

Have a 06 Mini One Seven in the same colour.... Cracking little car...

How hard was the Gbox oil job? Thinking of doing the same to mine as don't trust it's 'Lifetime' status either.

It's an easy job as long as you have a good jack and jack stands or ramps.

The Getrag 5spd requires MTF LT3 2ltrs should suffice.

[GiveItSomeWellie]

Very nice, my first MINI was Pure Silver, suits the car very well. Excellent cars, enjoy

[Henry_b]

GiveItSomeWellie said:

Very nice, my first MINI was Pure Silver, suits the car very well. Excellent cars, enjoy

Yeah pure silver looks the muts when polished.

Cheers

[Mr Tidy]

Your Mini is looking good!

Mrs Tidy's first ever new car was a Black Magic Mini One on an 03 plate - it even had the same wheels as yours. It was a great little car!