Replacing my Mini Cooper S R53 Driveshafts! 

thank you so much!

Boom thats great advice next time i do it I'll give that a go :) Miriam xx

Yes this might make it easier :) worth considering changing the oil sensor aswell whilst it's all out as that's easier to get to whilst you have it all out :) Miriam xx

Get a mini!! They are so much fun, pretty easy to work and learn on and you can do so much with them if you are into modifying! Whilst they won't be the fastest car about for smiles per miles there not alot out there that can match them! Thanks so much for watching, Miriam xx

It is for me!! I am the definition of hangry! If I don't eat I rip people heads off!! Hahahaha thanks so much for watching an commenting, Miriam xx

Good tip this! Need to replace the ball joints on this as well as I assume they are the factory ones so will be well worn by now. Thanks for this and thanks for watching! Miriam xx

This is a good tip for anyone outside the UK or has relatively new outer ball joints. For anyone in the UK with old ball joints - you have no chance doing it this way as the ball joint rusts itself to the hub carrier :(

@@JohnCarlyle yep, mine was rusted to the carrier, needed the removal tool and also tw@tting it with hammer, then using a chisel either side, working way in and eventually dropping out the ball joint

We have a few but definitely could do with more! Thanks so much for watching! Miriam xx

Yea you will lose a little bit so will need topping up :) if nothing comes out it probably a good time to drop what's in there and refresh it all :) hope this helps! Miriam xx

The draveshafts are quite expensive for the r53... Replacing the cv boots takes around 1 hour per side if you handy with a spanners :) It's a bit messy but not too bad! I would change the boots :) Thanks for watching! Miriam xx

Ok will order some boots and change them , any recommendations for boots and would it be best to drop gearbox oil at same time ? Thanks and keep up the good vids

You will lose a little fluid but nothing major will only need a little to top it up :) that being said if you don't know when the fluid was last changed and you have the means to put it back in it could be prudent to change the oil :) worth considering changing the driveshaft seals for good measure :) All the best, Miriam xx

Hi Nigel, we used a tuning fork splitter, I'll grab you a link to one :) thanks for watching Miriam xx

Something like this, should be able to get them at most parts shops :) www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264859276303

@@ModAMiniGarage - Cheers I have one of these and the shaft seems to have come out as much as yours but still cant get it off. Will keep trying Cheers

Hi Jeremy, no problems at all! The bolt is a 13mm Hex-Head Bolt Screw M8x1.25x30mm Grade 8.8 the BMW part number is: 07119905532 should you wish to get it from them, note the bolt also has a washer :) I hope this helps, Miriam xx

@@ModAMiniGarage Yes!!! You are awesome ty!!

No worries at all Jeremy, have a great weekend :) Miriam xx

@@ModAMiniGarage 😁 Oh I wIll. Ill have my car finished this weekend after, it being down for over 3 months. Thanks again! 🙏🏼👍

@@ModAMiniGarage Have an awesome weekend yourself. 😊🙏🏼

Hi Olly, the shafts we used come with the bracket already installed so I have not actually removed one :( However, the theory is, there will be a circlip that you remove and then knock the bracket off gently with a hammer :) it should then slide right off the end :) hope this helps, should be clear once you get it off, but you will need some circlip pliers to complete the job. Hope this helps and thanks for watching, Miriam xx

@@ModAMiniGarage thanks so much Miriam for the reply! I have got myself a set of circlip pliers, so i will swap the bracket like you said. I am in similar position to yourself in the oil seals video, i have oil splattered everywhere, so next i will be following that video to change the various gaskets and seals, once i have done this drive shaft, ball joint, hub, disc and pads, expansion tank (hopefully fix the coolant leak lol) Thanks again, Olly :)))

Sounds like a fun little project :) these cars are leaky in general so can be hard to pin point the exact leak location doing so of them isn't horrendous :) let us know how you get on, Miriam xx

@@ModAMiniGarage thank you! Did you have any problems with the LH driveshaft you installed? Mine backed out after a week, which im sure was seated properly, some people have had same issue with aftermarket ones, i have just fitted another brand and also new inner ball joint, even though other one seemed not too bad, see how that goes lol. Ps im running standard suspension. I replaced most oil seals, still some to go, new coolant hoses, new oil cooler, new hubs and drive shafts, new ball joints, new oils and filters, im having fun! Thanks for the vids for really useful guidance, Olly :)))

@@bamak1n No not had anything like that... but the first time we fitted the passenger driveshaft we hadn't quite rammed it home so the car wouldn't move, couple of taps with a hammer and it was perfect. I could see this happening though and allowing the car to move but it not be seated properly and pop out... Its a shame the genuine mini shafts are so expensive! Miriam xx

That's the correct part number can you send us a pic? And I'll try and help :) contact@modamini.co.uk, thanks for watching, Miriam xx

Will do - the carrier bracket lines up and have put the bolts in but not fully tightened them but on the transmission end it’s not fully flush, I’ve not hit anything with a hammer yet, lol!!

If you do hit it with a hammer (I always tap with a hammer) but be gentle and make sure the nut is back in the end! If the bolts in the bearing align you should be ok :) Miriam xx

Hahahahaha.... Erm I'm free cheap and easy :) thank you so much for watching :) Miriam xx

@@ModAMiniGarage love your vids they go very in-depth :) keep it up !!!

Thank you so much :) really need to put some more content up soon!! Thank you again for your comment ☺️ Miriam xx

@@ModAMiniGarage I have a r53 changing my driveshafts shocks and front wheel bearings in a week :) fun little cars so under rated !!!