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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2006COOPER CONVERTIBLE (R52) L4-1.6L (W10)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYSPECIFICATIONS
2006 Mini Cooper Convertible (R52) L4-1.6L (W10)
Cylinder Block Assembly: Specifications
2006 Mini Cooper Convertible (R52) L4-1.6L (W10)SECTION Specifications
11 11 Engine Block (crankcase) W10 / COOPER B16
Bore diameter a) 76.992-77.008 mm
Permitted out-of-round of cylinder bore a) 0.0076 mm
Permitted conicity of cylinder bore a) 0.051 mm
Permissible total wear tolerance between piston and cylinder (engine operated) 0.100 mm
a) new condition
11 21 Crankshaft and Bearings W10 / COOPER B16
Main journal diameter 47.922-48.008 mm
Radial play of main bearings 0.022-0.062 mm
Radial play of main bearings (wear limit) 0.700 mm
Axial play of crankshaft 0.090-0.240 mm
Axial play of crankshaft (wear limit) 0.300 mm
Conrod bearing journal diameter 43.992-44.008 mm
Radial play of conrod bearings 0.023-0.067 mm
Radial play of conrod bearings (wear limit) 0.070 mm
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolts

First pass: Fit screws 1 to 10
Tightening torque 11 11 1AZ
Final pass: Fit screws 11 to 20
Tightening torque 11 11 2AZ
11 25 Pistons with Rings and Pins W10 / COOPER B16

Pistons and pins are matched - only replace together in pairs
Measuring point "A" (position)
Piston dia. at measuring point "A"
Original (new dimension) 76.956-76.974 mm
Piston running clearance 0.018-0.520 mm
Permissible total play between piston and cylinder (engine operated) 0.150 mm
1st groove
End clearance 0.200-0.360 mm
Contact clearance (wear limit) 0.800 mm
Axial play 0.025-0.065 mm
2nd groove
End clearance 0.250-0.460 mm
Contact clearance (wear limit) 1.000 mm
Axial play 0.025-0.065 mm
3rd groove
End clearance 0.200-0.580 mm
Contact clearance (wear limit) 1.000 mm
Axial play 0.004-0.178 mm
11 23 1AZ Vibration Damper To Crankshaft
W10/W11 M12
Replace screw 115 Nm
Bore diameter a) 76.992-77.008 mm
Permitted out-of-round of cylinder bore a) 0.0076 mm
Permitted conicity of cylinder bore a) 0.051 mm
Permissible total wear tolerance between piston and cylinder (engine operated) 0.100 mm
a) new condition
11 21 Crankshaft and Bearings W10 / COOPER B16
Main journal diameter 47.922-48.008 mm
Radial play of main bearings 0.022-0.062 mm
Radial play of main bearings (wear limit) 0.700 mm
Axial play of crankshaft 0.090-0.240 mm
Axial play of crankshaft (wear limit) 0.300 mm
Conrod bearing journal diameter 43.992-44.008 mm
Radial play of conrod bearings 0.023-0.067 mm
Radial play of conrod bearings (wear limit) 0.070 mm
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolts
First pass: Fit screws 1 to 10
Tightening torque 11 11 1AZ
Final pass: Fit screws 11 to 20
Tightening torque 11 11 2AZ
11 25 Pistons with Rings and Pins W10 / COOPER B16
Pistons and pins are matched - only replace together in pairs
Measuring point "A" (position)
Piston dia. at measuring point "A"
Original (new dimension) 76.956-76.974 mm
Piston running clearance 0.018-0.520 mm
Permissible total play between piston and cylinder (engine operated) 0.150 mm
1st groove
End clearance 0.200-0.360 mm
Contact clearance (wear limit) 0.800 mm
Axial play 0.025-0.065 mm
2nd groove
End clearance 0.250-0.460 mm
Contact clearance (wear limit) 1.000 mm
Axial play 0.025-0.065 mm
3rd groove
End clearance 0.200-0.580 mm
Contact clearance (wear limit) 1.000 mm
Axial play 0.004-0.178 mm
11 23 1AZ Vibration Damper To Crankshaft
W10/W11 M12
Replace screw 115 Nm
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- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.