Complete video instructions for fixing minor oil leaks in a 2010 mini cooper s clubman 1. Mini cooper upgrade turbo oil line performance kit outmotoring. Mini cooper r56 turbocharged engine oil cooler and filter. Damaged front radiator support the front radiator support is made of plastic and it supports the radiator, fan, and condenser. Mini cooper oil leak repairs r56n14 etcg ericthecarguy. Also strongly recommend a 14 drive air ratchet and a couple different length 14 extensions. Mini cooper s engine 2008 mini cooper s problems with engine. Also include the heat resistant plate with mini installs on the new oil pipe for protection from heat. Protective metal cover for the turbo oil line brand. While under warranty all mini service did was lubricate it but on sunny days above 20. The r55565759 mini models cooper, clubman, convertible and roadster in base, s and jcw use engine variants that have a plastic coolant transfer pipe that runs from the thermostat on the left side of the engine to the water pump housing right side of engine, along the rear of the engine, under the intake manifold. The cost of this service or repair can vary by location, your vehicles make and model, and even your engine. I want to buy genuine mini parts myself and take them to a cheaper mechanic.
Following is a breakdown of the labor and parts estimates. Changed the turbo oil feed and return lines as well as the oil cooler seals on the mini cooper s. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Mini cooper coolant leak, thermostat to water pump pipe. Steps needed to quickly and easily fix minor oil leaks in a 2010 mini cooper s clubman 1. I was really hoping it was the air filter oring but looks like theres oil above the oil filter. For the mini cooper turbo oil line kit, see g2nmk2218. Mini cooper performance upgraded turbo oil line kit 2007 2008 2009 2010. Mini cooper questions burning through oil due to turbocharger. So we have created the motoringfile mini cooper s turbo faq to. The oil was leaking from a few spots, the turbo, theres a turbo charged engine so theres an oil supply pipe to the turbo charger and that was leaking, also theres a big oil filter housing at the front of the engine, it kind of wraps around under the exhaust manifold, it has a number of gaskets and seals, that was leaking as. Mini cooper r56 oil leak diagnosis 20072011 pelican parts.
Extremely low oil levels can critically damage your 2009 mini cooper clubman 1. Does the oil feed line ever leak on the engine side not the turbo side. Check your oil regularly, the n14 engine turbo r55, 56, 57 are using alot of oil, not. Buy a 2008 mini cooper air intake hose at discount prices. While doing this task it would not hurt to also perform some preventative tasks such as the turbo oil return line, turbo oil feed line shielding for the ones that did not come with factory installed shielding, and oil filter housing gasketseal replacement. I understand that an authorized bmw dealership may contact me with offers or information about their products and services. You do have move the catalytic converter at least to replace the turbo oil supply tube. My question is, how much oil does it need to leak before the motor is taken out. Get the best deals on air intake systems for mini cooper when you shop the largest online selection at. We put together 7 common problems we find with mini coopers to help you, the owner, understand what issues you may have while owning a mini cooper.
Engine oil leaking problems of the 2008 mini cooper s. I have a 2008 mini cooper s that has an oil leak in the area of the crankshaft seal, but the back of the pulley is dry and the seal shows no signs of leaking. My mini cooper clubman suffered a complete oil leak. Ive replaced the valve cover a month ago but the oil leak persist and the burning oil smell is still there. When i bought my 2007 mini cooper s, its main issue was a massive oil leak. Early clutch failure is not uncommon on the 1st or 2nd gen mini cooper. Mini cooper oil filter housing gasket replacement costs. If you have an s model the turbo oil feed pipe is a very common leak and can be dangerous if not repaired. When reinstalling my exhaust manifold and turbo on my 2009 mini cooper s, the oem turbo oil line leaked oil from both connector ends. At mspec performance we have years of experience and knowledge to service and repair any mini cooper oil leaks and we guarantee our work with an industry best 36month 36,000mile warranty. But theres a lot of conflicting information and plenty of confusion for owners or even would be owners of these minis. The pictures from right above where the air filters is on the r56.
Haynes manual does not have the torque specs for the cooler on the r56 mini with the turbo 2007 if you remove the front bumper, radiator and support etc you do not need to move the turbo. Mini cooper turbo oil supply line oem gen2 r55 r56 r57 r58 r59 r60 r61. The oil line uses a o ring gasket behind a pinchcrimp connection. So unless its shooting oil up words, it should be coming from area just above the oil filter which is that 2nd picture. To anyone still looking for answers on why they have coolant present in engine oil on any mini. Just 2 weeks ago, had the vacuum pump replaced, the valve cover. I resealed the pan earlier and replaced the crankshaft seal earlier, but still dripping oil. This a serious fire hazard as the oil leaks onto the hot exhaust. Mini cooper service repair manual mini cooper pdf downloads. Fingered sense i was doing the oil line swap myself, it would be best to have any part i may need. For the mini cooper turbo to manifold gasket, see g2nme2011. Being an item from my first order with these guys, i am very impressed with quality, and accuracy. Its both a generous move by mini usa and one that was sorely needed. Detroit tuned turbo oil line installation instructions.
The early failure can occur on both the 5 speed and 6 speed models and can fail in under 20,000 miles. The lower coolant hose sits even lower and if this is hit it can also cause a. It sits very low, and it doesnt take much to damage the support. As these turbo minis get older we are finding these lines are starting to leak. In this video i show you how to replace the oil feed. Wmw stainless steel oil line kit for turbo mini cooper s r55 r56 r57 r58 r59 r60 r61. No install instructions left me unaware of the hose end fittings so.
Sold as a set including turbo oil return line usa, a division of bmw of north america, llc to provide my information to an authorized mini dealership. Assembled by ecs 11657534454kt2 turbo oil lines kit. This oil line fixes the very common oil leak coming from the factory hard line. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 mini cooper s based on all problems reported for the 2008 cooper s. Fits all mini cooper s cars that currently come with a turbo in the. Just a moderate impact on a high curb can cause a lot of damage. The turbo oil feed line is a known failure point on the engines put in this generation of mini cooper s models. Choose top quality brands apauro parts, febi, genuine, rein, vaico. Mini cooper mini cooper s all uk usa european models 20072008 service repair workshop manual download pdf mini cooper, one, one d, cooper s, coupe, cooper d, series r50 r52 r53 r55 r56 20022007 service repair workshop manual download pdf. Technical data engine data mini mini clubman cooper cooper s displacement cu incm. As these minis get older we are finding these lines are starting to leak. I called the mini customer service line about this mechanical defect and asked what the.
The car has been sat over the winter and has dropped 14 ltr of oil into a pan. Low and behold a new gasket was necessary, fixed a small unknown leak in the exhaust. Common oil leaks for mini cooper the haus independent. When im idle at the light with the heater on, i can smell a strong burning smell. Seals gone in oil cooler oil filter housing seals most common and cheap to fix. If oil is leaking from there it will burn off before dripping to the ground. If yours are leaking this is a fire hazard as the oil can get on the hot exhaust and catch fire. Due to the amount of labor to replace one, we suggest replacing them both at the same time. The housing itself bolts to the side of the block and uses standard rubber seals for both the coolant and oil passages.
Banjo bolt for the supply line is sold each 2 required per engine. It is a common problem with the oem part as the seals harden and break whenever the oil line is moved. Cools the engine oil by up to 40 degrees at peak temp. Oil line set for turbo mini cooper s r55 r56 r57 r58 r59 r60.
Fixing all oil issues on r56 mini cooper s once an for all. Technical data engine data minimini clubman cooper cooper s displacement cu incm. While youre in there, id definitely recommend replacing the turbo oil return line as well if it hasnt failed, it will. I have a 2011 r56 turbo and notice a slight oil leak on the floor in the front center engine area. Extremely low oil levels can critically damage your 2009 mini cooper. The dt turbo oil feed line kit will fit both the n14 or n18 prince engine installed in all cooper ss r55. Good call on replacing the oil cooler gaskets mine failed about 8 months after doing the turbo oil lines.
I immediately pulled over as instructed under the car manual. So glad that detroit tuned has a fix and not just a bandaid for this common problem. Last week the first letters from mini usa went out to cooper s owners extending the warranty on their turbos for 10 years or 120,000 miles. If the answer is yes your mini cooper might have an oil leak. The valve cover gasket on these tend to leak, just like first gen mini. My turbo oil feed line developed the alltoocommon oil leak at the feed line. My 2008 mini cooper s began leaking at the turbo oil supply line fitting. Mini cooper r56 oil leak diagnosis 20072011 pelican. The motor was out 2 years ago and fitted with a new diff. My mini dealer installed the turbo line heat shield last year but the oring was probably too far gone at the. Mini owners and service manual access your manual mini usa. Sneed4speed mini cooper r55r61 oil cooler kit stainless steel lines. I have a 2007 mini cooper with a manual transmission, about k miles.
I would suggest you grab a repair manual, you should own one. The turbo charger is bolted topart of the exhaust manifold, and here is where the. Mini cooper oil leak repair service mspec performance. Service type oil filter housing gasket replacement. This video shows how to fix minor oil leaks in a 2009 mini cooper clubman 1. This connection is directly in contact with the hot side of the turbo and fails due to excessive heat. Oil filter housing gasket leaks can and should be caught during basic maintenance. I installed the replacement part from detroit tuned and reassembled everything correctly ill admit that i have a few heat shield screws leftover, but after spending 12 hours on this project, i just wanted to start it up and see if it leaked.
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