NEW IMPROVED VIDEO - Mechanic's eye view of installing performance pulley, belt, tensioner and plugs. Buy the parts here:

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Yes, these are the right plugs for colder range. Ignore non-compatibility warning.

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Supercharger oil service:
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Click here to see the old version of this job:
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This work is done by raising the engine until we have access to the supercharger shaft, and then using a special pulley puller to pull the old pulley off the shaft. Don't forget to change your spark plugs to cooler running plugs as well, and install a shorter belt.

Be sure to check out my channel and some of my other mechanics eye view videos:

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Engine swap:
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Brakes:
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Coilover install
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Performing R50 and R53 MINI repairs in the Seattle area since 2010. :-)
Send me an email at kurt (AT) HAMMONDJP dot COM if I can be of any assistance.
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