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Locate the battery. In the rear of "s" models, under the hood for the rest. Using a 10 mm wrench loosen the hex screw next to the battery post. Black wire is negative (-), red on is positive (+).

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Australia, Spain And Britain...ithink

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Barely one, but only if that cow is only around 500 lbs. A big mature cow that weighs around 1500 lbs won't fit at all.

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I took my girlfriends mini to the dealers, and they quoted around 400 bucks..

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At the moment at least, I would say stick to taking it to a garage to have it done, as the vehicle will still be in warranty. It may affect any claims in the future if they see that the service book hasn't been stamped at the manufacturers recommended intervals. It doesn't have to go to a main Mini agent though, due to the Block Exemption ruling, but as long as another garage uses manufacturer approved parts.

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Dot 4

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Eaton M45 roots type supercharger

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"There is usually a small tap under the radiator but some times it is easier to remove the bottom hose to drain the system"

Not all MINI Coopers have radiator drain plugs to the only way to drain the radiator is to loosen the lower radiator hose (after removing the shroud underneath it).

However, this will only drain the radiator which holds just 50% of your coolant.

The other 50% is inside the engine block so you'll also want to remove the engine block drain plug too. The engine block drain plug on a 2002 MINI is located on the rear face of the cylinder block next to the starter motor.

This is important for when you refill the system as the aluminum block should not hold any more than a 50-50 mixture of water to antifreeze. Any heavier on the antifreeze and you will have problems later.

Pre-mix the water and antifreeze before adding it as opposed to throwing in one gallon of antifreeze and one gallon of water to be sure.

When refilling, turn on the ignition and switch the heater control to maximum hot. Also slacken off the bleed screw on top of the radiator hoses and refill until straight coolant (no bubbles) leaks out.

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Yes, it can come with the vehicle if you purchase the option

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Carburetor jets don't usually get worn, they get clogged. And the signs are hard starting, sputtering, and slow acceleration. A carb rebuild is usually the best solution.

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The mini Cooper S had a larger engine 1275 cc larger brakes and 2 5 gallon gas tanks. The Speedometer read to 120 MPH and the Cooper only 100 MPH, the Copper S had different Sock absorers, it also had an oil cooler.

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Alec Issigonis

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Coopers are made in Britain by MINI, who is owned by BMW Group

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different exhaust pipes and large red brake calipers

also they have different side scuttles and bumpers

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No, you need to get your clutch checked. At 70 in 5th gear you ought to be around 3200 or so. Cheers,

Lloyd

www.TunerTools.com

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under radio, group or 5 switchs its the middle one

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You probably have a leaking oil seal or cylinder head gasket.

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Varies greatly from vehicle to vehicle.

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Press both setting buttons together for about 5 seconds.

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Early MINIs had a recall on the wiring harness underneath the front seats due to it being too short to allow the seats to be moved completely forward (like when you slid the seat forward to get access to the rear seats).

What happens is you move the seat as far forward as they will travel, but the wiring underneath is too short so it breaks the connector.

You MIGHT be able to talk a dealer into covering this for free but you might also get one that won't. Technically, they should.

Normally, this also causes the airbag light to also come on (same harness).

You might have some luck just jiggling the connections which are attached to the front rail of the underside of the seats.

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The repair manual of choice (the only one out there):

MINI Cooper Service Manual: 2002-2004 Including MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper S by Bentley Publishers ISBN: 0-8376-1068-0

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Most European cars use 1342

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Ductape, It will fx anything