bmw/mini clutch fitting

[mickanic]

Hi, my friend has a 2006 mini cooper and needs to replace the clutch due to it slipping, can someone give me some tips on how to go about fitting an complete clutch. easy job?! Many thanks inadvance, Mick.

[BMWguy206]

Hi, my friend has a 2006 mini cooper and needs to replace the clutch due to it slipping, can someone give me some tips on how to go about fitting an complete clutch. easy job?! Many thanks inadvance, Mick.

How many miles does he have? Replacing a clutch is very hard to do on a Mini compared to a BMW due to more work being involved. He's going to need an engine support, remove the subframe, and requires special tools.

Here are some shots of a clutch job we're doing on a Cooper.
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s274/jcaldito206/IMG_3446Medium.jpg (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/%3Ca%20href=)
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s274/jcaldito206/IMG_3445Medium.jpg (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s274/jcaldito206/IMG_3445Medium.jpg%5B/IMG%5D)
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s274/jcaldito206/IMG_3444Medium.jpg (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s274/jcaldito206/IMG_3444Medium.jpg%5B/IMG%5D)
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s274/jcaldito206/IMG_3443Medium.jpg (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s274/jcaldito206/IMG_3443Medium.jpg%5B/IMG%5D)

[mickanic]

thanks for the photos - big job, tell me what are the special tools needed, cheers