EricTheCarGuy

In particular this video is about removing wheel cylinders with rusty brake lines. Sometimes the brake line will rust to the inside of the nut.

This is a trick I learned years ago. It will help you if you need to replace wheel cylinders but your brake shoes are still good.

Here is Part 2 of the Mini Cooper N14 bent valve repair video. In this video I reinstall the cylinder head and also get it running again.

This can happen if the timing chain on your N14 skips time and bends valves which is a common issue.

If you have an engine miss or performance problem, don’t forget to check for a mechanical problem, such as compression loss, with the engine.

This video shows you how to replace a cabin air filter on a 2007 Mini Cooper S. This procedure will also work for other Mini’s of the same vintage.

This video will show you the steps needed to paint the calipers on your vehicle. It's not a difficult process, but if done correctly, it can take some time.

I’ve done a lot of brake jobs in my career, and I didn’t always perform this procedure, but I’ve come to find it makes for the best brake job ever.

This video will walk you through the steps needed to replace the parking brake cables on your Mini Cooper.

If you have a Mini Cooper and the rear hatch won’t stay shut, or won’t open when you activate the switch, this video will help you.

Here is Part 2 of the 2007 Mini Cooper S engine and transmission install.

This is Part 1 of the reinstall the engine and transmission into my R56 Mini Cooper S. I show how to avoid damage to the AC lines as well as the clutch hydraulics as you install the engine.

Thanks to Mobil 1™ for **sponsoring** this experiment.

Recently I had some engine problems with the Fairmont that required a complete tear down. Instead of putting everything back the way it was, I've decided to do some upgrades.

Please be careful!! While transferring my engine from my engine hoist to my engine stand it fell to the ground. I was fortunate that I didn't get hurt. To be honest, it was completely my fault.

While I had the direct injected N14 engine out of my 2007 Mini Cooper S, I decided to remove the intake manifold and inspect the valves.

I met some new friends when I went to the Ford Nationals in Carlisle PA in 2018. They suggested I do a burn out video with the Fairmont in the shop. Who am I to argue with my fans?

This video shows you how to replace the clutch and flywheel on a Mini Cooper S (R56).

This video will walk you through the steps of replacing a timing chain on a Mini N14 engine. It includes tools and torque specs to do the job.

Here is a link to the video you should watch before this one on Mini Front End Removal: youtu.be/2RfQsOwBZHk I believe this information will also apply to other Mini Coopers of similar

When I bought my 2007 Mini Cooper S, it’s main issue was a massive oil leak. I came to find out that the most likely cause of this leak was the oil feed line going to the turbo.

There are a lot of repairs on a modern Mini Cooper that may require the removal of the front end of the vehicle.

This video will show you how to install the carpet, seats, and center console in an R56 Mini. This information may also apply to other Mini's of the same vintage.

When I purchased my 2007 Mini Cooper S, the drivers window was down. I don't know how long it sat outside like that, but the carpet and seats were wet.

This video covers the battery replacement in a 2007 Mini Cooper S (R56) with an N14 engine.

Is your Honda K series making a horrible screeching noise? It might be the serpentine belt tensioner.

I’ve been asked about doing this video for a while now. Since the starter went out on my 2004 Honda Element, it made for a perfect opportunity to shoot this video.

I bought this Yorktown Tool Roll from Atlas 46 just before I went on a long road trip with my Fairmont. I was looking for a solution that wasn't a tool box to carry all the tools I wanted to bring.

A lot of things happen to your engine when you don't change the oil. None of them good.

The take away here is that me and the car are OK. I'll have a full explanation of what happened on Monday's ETCG1 video set to air on March 12, 2018.