BMW MINI 5 SPEED GETRAG

The 5 & 6 speed BMW Mini Getrag Gearbox  (2004 onwards) commonly suffer with pinion wear on the mainshaft , the bolts that secure the diff carrier on to the crown wheel can work loose creating an audible knock at first, left too long it will prove fatal in terms of the damage it causes. You may also hear a high pitch whine / drone in 1st gear & some times 2nd gear due to the design of gearbox, ( this can be normal ) due to the reverse idler being permanently engaged with the laygear / first motion shaft , although in some cases the bush within the reverse idler can wear out allowing the idler to wobble on the shaft with enhanced noise.

Price Updates 2015

Due to aftermarket parts becoming available Helical Gearboxes can reduce the price on 5 speed getrags

Reconditioned Units £600 + vat  (without case damage ) ex fitting

Reconditioned Units £750 + Vat (with case damage) ex fitting

Recommended oil ATF / Dextron II to level

The earlier BMW Mini Gearbox is a Midland type & similar to a Rover / MA  and considerably  cheaper at £450+ vat  / fitting £ 250 + vat ( Price reduced for 2015 )

To identify: the earlier version has three bolts on the tin 5th gear lid , the later 5 speed Getrags have no 5th gear lid but you can see 2 (approximately) 30mm bungs in the end of the case.

MINI 5 SPEED GETRAG