[Clanpipe]

The vo cooper s has gone into bmw at Chester for the gearbox to be changed

 

[jabberwocky]

What were the symptoms? Is the dealership happily covering this under warranty?

 

[Clanpipe]

It would not go in gear and the clutch was sticking to floor so bmw say the gear box may have to be dropped

 

[johnan]

It would not go in gear and the clutch was sticking to floor so bmw say the gear box may have to be dropped

The clutch sticking down fault is apparently due to the engine crankshaft play being excessive and it has been cured in other cases by changing the engine, not the gearbox.

They will have to drop the 'box to check the condition of the crankshaft, so that will be what they are up to.

 

[Clanpipe]

Thanks

 

[Clanpipe]

Rung bmw gearbox is out

 

[johnan]

Rung bmw gearbox is out

That was slick work!

Hope they find an easy fix for the problem.

 

[Clanpipe]

New engine is being fitted

 

[johnan]

Thanks for the update, should be OK after that but a pity it was needed.

 

[Clanpipe]

Update getting the car back tomorrow