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Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Engine, M/T, A/T - Noises/Clutch Slipping/Shudders


Engine, M/T, A/T - Noises/Clutch Slipping/Shudders



June 2006



Technical Service



SI M 11 02 06



Engine



SUBJECT



Engine, Transmission, or Clutch Related Complaints



MODEL



R50, R52, R53



All models with both the W10 and W11 engines



SITUATION



Various complaints concerning the engine, transmission, clutch, or noise characteristics of the vehicle have been traced to the absence or damage of



the alignment dowels between the engine and transmission.



In many cases the dowels required to center the engine/transmission were not fitted, or were damaged, during a previous repair in which the engine



and transmission were separated.



If the alignment of the engine flywheel to the transmission input shaft, or torque converter, is incorrect any of the following complaints may result:



1. Clutch complaints: slipping, shudder, or poor disengagement.



2. Noise from transmission input shaft.



3. Transmission pops out of gear.



2002-2006 Mini Cooper (R50) L4-1.6L (W10) Page 196



4. Difficulty changing gears.



5. Internal damage to an automatic transmission.



PROCEDURE



When performing any repair which involves separating the engine and transmission, always check that the dowels are undamaged and properly in



place before reassembly.



Important note:



Always refer to ETK for the correct dowels for the engine and model concerned.



WARRANTY INFORMATION



Information only. Any damage as a result of missing or damaged dowels is not a warranty matter.