This comprehensive workshop service repair manual provides a detailed guide for maintaining and repairing your Mini Cooper, covering all models produced between 1961 and 1971. This manual is designed for both professional technicians and DIY enthusiasts, assuming a basic understanding of general automotive practices. It focuses on the unique aspects of the Mini Cooper, enabling you to perform high-quality repairs and maintain your vehicle's peak performance.

The manual includes detailed instructions for components specifically manufactured for Mini Coopers during this period. Additionally, it incorporates instructions from respective component manufacturers for proprietary parts, ensuring a thorough understanding of their functions and their impact on the overall car's performance. This comprehensive approach empowers you to accurately diagnose and repair issues, leading to a complete understanding of your Mini Cooper.

The manual offers a wide range of information, including procedures for tune-ups, routine maintenance, removal and installation, assemblies and disassemblies, and in-depth coverage of specific systems such as the fuel system, ignition system, lubrication system, exhaust system, electrical system and bodywork. It even covers more intricate repairs involving engine and transmission disassembly.

The manual serves as a valuable resource for ensuring a long and enjoyable ownership experience. It provides the essential information needed to perform maintenance and repairs, enabling you to maintain your Mini Cooper in top condition and avoid costly dealer visits.

The Mini Cooper, a beloved British icon, burst onto the scene in 1959, revolutionizing the automotive landscape with its compact size and surprisingly peppy performance. The 1961-1971 era, the focus of this workshop manual, represents a critical period in the Mini's history. This period saw the introduction of the iconic Cooper S model, boasting a powerful 998cc engine and a host of performance enhancements. This sporty variant quickly became a darling of motorsport, securing numerous victories in rallies and circuit races, solidifying the Mini's reputation as a true giant-killer. Beyond the racetrack, the Mini continued to appeal to a wide audience thanks to its affordability, fuel efficiency, and surprisingly spacious interior, making it a popular choice for families and individuals alike.

The 1961-1971 Mini Cooper was a testament to innovative engineering and clever design. Its front-wheel drive layout, coupled with a transversely mounted engine, maximized interior space within a compact footprint. The car's suspension, featuring a MacPherson strut setup in the front and a live axle with coil springs in the rear, offered a surprisingly comfortable ride despite its small size. The Mini Cooper's charm lay not only in its practicality but also in its distinctive design. Its boxy shape, rounded headlights, and distinctive grille, coupled with its small size, made it instantly recognizable. While the car's performance and handling were impressive, the Mini Cooper also offered a sense of driving enjoyment that transcended mere practicality, making it a truly captivating and enduring automotive legend.