“A 2015 Mini Cooper. Engine bay might be a bit tight, but there’s no rust, so this job will be easy!” I told my naive self before agreeing to fix my friend’s engine mount. His dealer had ...

We've come to expect some pretty wild engine swaps from Thailand but this K20A Mini Cooper is one we never could have imagined. The melding of a lovable chassis from England and a stout performer ...

The first generation of Mini Cooper (R50/R53) debuted in the United States in 2002. ... Watch out, too, for failed engine mounts in early '05 models, plus clutch and flywheel troubles.