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« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2012, 07:22:45 PM » |
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does this apply to supercharged minis as well?
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Its not my fault I go fast, its the mini I promise :P
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« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2012, 10:16:37 PM » |
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Nope, you're off the hook. Some still catch on fire, but it's a different kinda fire. Bad still, but different! I wouldn't worry. Hell, mine's recalled, but I'm not a scared!  |
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Dale Blankenship
Poquoson, VA
09 Laser Blue Clubman S
Wife thinks it's hers!
07 Mellow Yellow Cooper S
Of course son thinks it's his!
Guess I need a third MINI!
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Mike74JCW
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« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2012, 11:21:23 PM » |
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Crown says the same thing....wait for the official letter.
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2009 Factory JCW Clubman - Horizon Blue/Hot Chocolate
2006 Cooper S JCW Checkmate - Astro Black/Silver (SOLD)
2003 Cooper S JCW - Pure Silver/Black (SOLD)
2002 Cooper - Pure Silver/Black (SOLD)
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« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2012, 06:52:00 PM » |
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Supercharged MINI's are not included in this recall. True.....
However, I recently learned that if your Cooper "S" is over 50k in mileage, keep a steady eye on your oil level. Top off if needed, and of course, change that stuff frequently.
Failure to do so, As the Supercharger starts to consume oil, can also result in costly repairs with some serious downtime too. I find myself dropping in a quart of high mileage full sythetic about 2500 into most oil change intervals. I also make it a point to not exceed 5k between changes.
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1974 Mini Mayfair, AKA, "Bertie"
2005 JB/JB MCSa, AKA "Oliver"
2005 HB/JB MCS,AKA "Jeeves"
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maacodale
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« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2012, 09:11:41 PM » |
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Very good advice!  |
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Dale Blankenship
Poquoson, VA
09 Laser Blue Clubman S
Wife thinks it's hers!
07 Mellow Yellow Cooper S
Of course son thinks it's his!
Guess I need a third MINI!
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Mike74JCW
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« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2012, 10:45:57 PM » |
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I just had the recall done on my JCW along with other stuff between Thurs and Fri. They replaced the auxiliary water pump and hose clamp then added some fresh coolant. My SA said it was a 45 min job roughly.
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2009 Factory JCW Clubman - Horizon Blue/Hot Chocolate
2006 Cooper S JCW Checkmate - Astro Black/Silver (SOLD)
2003 Cooper S JCW - Pure Silver/Black (SOLD)
2002 Cooper - Pure Silver/Black (SOLD)
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BabyBMW
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« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2012, 04:42:33 PM » |
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I just had the recall done on my JCW along with other stuff between Thurs and Fri. They replaced the auxiliary water pump and hose clamp then added some fresh coolant. My SA said it was a 45 min job roughly.
Mike did you get the letter for the work or.....? |
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Mike74JCW
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« Reply #8 on: February 06, 2012, 09:32:15 PM » |
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A week or two ago the dealer (MINI of Richmond) told me to wait until I got the letter and they received more information. However, when I brought the car in the other day to get the windshield replaced my SA said it wasn't as big of a deal as they first thought and they had the parts in stock so they went ahead and did it.
No letter required for me. Have not received one yet.
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2009 Factory JCW Clubman - Horizon Blue/Hot Chocolate
2006 Cooper S JCW Checkmate - Astro Black/Silver (SOLD)
2003 Cooper S JCW - Pure Silver/Black (SOLD)
2002 Cooper - Pure Silver/Black (SOLD)
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« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2012, 10:11:28 AM » |
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UPDATE:
Have heard that checkered flag are now able to schedule water pump recall appts.
I'm going to wait until they've done a few and have the process down.
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« Reply #10 on: February 07, 2012, 10:29:50 AM » |
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I'm foreseeing this issue kind-of overloading the dealerships. Keep in mind you can go to any location that has a MINI-certified technician on hand. This includes Autohaus, and probably Atlantic Autowerks, depending on which side of the water you live on.
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« Reply #11 on: February 27, 2012, 04:50:39 PM » |
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Got my recall letter today. Now to make appointment with Crown MINI.
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MINI OOP
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« Reply #12 on: February 27, 2012, 04:59:40 PM » |
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Also got my ltr today, It's crown for Friday at 7:45 am.
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Herb
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maacodale
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« Reply #13 on: February 27, 2012, 07:26:40 PM » |
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Got mine today as well for both my Clubbie and Tyler's MCS. Probably gonna do the timing chain tensioner and replacement at the same time. Gizmo has been a bit noisy in the mornings. Tyler will have to get his done at MINI of Orlando.
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Dale Blankenship
Poquoson, VA
09 Laser Blue Clubman S
Wife thinks it's hers!
07 Mellow Yellow Cooper S
Of course son thinks it's his!
Guess I need a third MINI!
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« Reply #14 on: February 27, 2012, 09:02:35 PM » |
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Mine came today too
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