My 2014 S (manual trans.) is now in shop having engine, turbo, clutch, and transmission changed. Car was manufactured June 2014 and now only has 4200 miles on it.
The Service Dept. didn't even take it for a test drive. I told them about the intermittent soft clutch, sometimes sticking half way down only after completing hard right turns. They called Mini, told them the problem and Mini ran my VIN. They were instructed to check crankshaft endplay which turned out excessive. Thrust Bearing design failure. Also found metal particles in engine oil.
The Service Dept. didn't even take it for a test drive. I told them about the intermittent soft clutch, sometimes sticking half way down only after completing hard right turns. They called Mini, told them the problem and Mini ran my VIN. They were instructed to check crankshaft endplay which turned out excessive. Thrust Bearing design failure. Also found metal particles in engine oil.
