R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006) - North American Motoring
Feb 11, 2006 · R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006) - Cooper (R50) and Cooper S (R53) hatchback discussion.
Mini Cooper 2001-2006: How to Replace Water Pump
Jun 28, 2016 · This article applies to the 1st Gen MINI Cooper R50 and R53 (2001-2006). The water pump uses an impeller to circulate the coolant through the engine. The water pump pulley is turned …
Mini Cooper 2001 to 2006 How to Replace Thermostat
Jun 20, 2016 · This article applies to the Mini Cooper R50 and R53 (2001-2006). The Mini Cooper R50 and R53 are known throughout the community for the occasional coolant leak. Most often this leak …
R53 Pre or Post Facelift? - North American Motoring
Apr 23, 2018 · Is this 2004 R53 pre- or post- the July 2004 facelift? If it's the pre-facelift, what are some key things to look out for in terms of mechanical issues, compared to the post-facelift?
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Dec 18, 2025 · Welcome to North American Motoring, the North American MINI Community of owners and enthusiasts! You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to …
1st Generation MINIs - North American Motoring
Nov 2, 2024 · Interested in John Cooper Works (JCW) parts for your 1st Generation MINI? This is where JCW upgrades and accessories for the Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs are …
R53 Factory parts diagrams - North American Motoring
Nov 14, 2017 · R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006) - R53 Factory parts diagrams - I recently lost the factory parts diagrams that I had saved in my computer to view the R53 Mini Cooper, that contained …
Mini Cooper 2001-2006: How to Replace ABS/Wheel Speed Sensor
Jun 29, 2016 · Mini Cooper 2001-2006: How to Replace ABS/Wheel Speed Sensor A common issue that is found on many first generation Mini Cooper models is an illuminated ABS trifecta light on the …
Mini Cooper 2001 to 2006 How to Replace the Fuel Filter
Jul 1, 2016 · Mini Cooper 2001-2006: How to Replace the Fuel Filter Changing the fuel filter on a Mini is really very easy. You don't even need to drop the tank.
Drivetrain (Cooper S) - North American Motoring
Mar 26, 2004 · Drivetrain (Cooper S) - MINI Cooper S (R53) intakes, exhausts, pulleys, headers, throttle bodies, and any other modifications to the Cooper S drivetrain.