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Trotti · May 30th, 2007, 11:39 AM

Had another letter off MINI regarding the connection between the cataiytic converter and the turbo. Saying the connection is not guaranteed to remain tight.So they want to replace the nuts. Anyone else recieved a similar letter.( Jan. build date)

Purple Dave · May 30th, 2007, 10:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Trotti (original)

Had another letter off MINI regarding the connection between the cataiytic converter and the turbo. Saying the connection is not guaranteed to remain tight.So they want to replace the nuts. Anyone else recieved a similar letter.( Jan. build date)

Yes me too, got it today.

d9hug · May 31st, 2007, 02:00 PM

yes, mine needs it too (Jan build)

ROCKY56 · Jun 4th, 2007, 12:47 PM

also just got a recall letter for this - Nov 06 Build

Martin F · Jun 5th, 2007, 02:28 PM

I have just been told my car is subject to this "campaign". Apparently after about 15,000 miles the connection between the cat and the rest of the exhaust can come loose. The cure is some new locking nuts. But the job has to be done with a cold engine to get a good joint so the car has to be booked in. It can't be done on a "while you wait" basis.

J0nesy · Jun 5th, 2007, 03:00 PM

Me too

& I thought I had a near perfect R56

Lordy · Jun 6th, 2007, 11:01 AM

mine is in the garage today . bugger !!!

Martin F · Jun 7th, 2007, 11:52 AM

Dealer just called to offer dates to do the job. They said they would pick the car up and return it when finished. Otherwise I could have a free loan car. Given the round trip is about 30 miles, I think that is good service. It certainly makes my life easier.

m1m0 · Jun 9th, 2007, 07:43 PM

Ours is due for this recall too.

We noticed today that there is a very large buildup of nasty black gunge/soot at the base of our left exhaust pipe (i.e. under the car - not at the exit... presumably where it might meet the turbo... perhaps). The right pipe is completely clean. I wonder if this is related??

bradders_181 · Jun 13th, 2007, 11:40 PM

Yep, jus had mine done today, feel like I live at the garage, amount of problems ive had with the mini

roland2003 · Jun 17th, 2007, 04:02 PM

I would say the problem is the 3 studs that go into the turbine housing need to be wound in tighter, rather than just relying on the 'pull ' of the nuts to prevent loosening. After removing the nuts the studs are non too tight. We can sort this as a matter of course (using double locknuts to tighten the studs in fully first) when supplying/fitting the GTT 'Stealth Sports Cat ', as we take it all off anyway.
Best Regards Roland GTT

thrud · Jul 3rd, 2007, 10:59 AM

Had my car booked in for a bumper repair anyway, and they just called about the cat studs and also prop shaft nuts. While I'm there they are going to look into the fuel smell problems as well, probably the pump as per many other people's comments.

Overall though, no other problems so far after nearly 8K miles.

Paul

Benny No.1 · Jul 4th, 2007, 08:35 AM

Took my December 06 build MCS in today for a few warranty things, and at the bottom of the list of issues I reported it had a recall number, asked about it and it was for this cat turbo thing. Never received any letters about it!

Den W · Jul 4th, 2007, 09:09 AM

Same here Dec 06 build car went in for a couple of things and at the bottom of the job card noticed a recall notice it turned out to be the cat-turbo bolt, never recieved a letter about it tho

May 30th, 2007, 11:39 AM	#1
Trotti How much! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newport Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 69 Offline	cat to turbo connection Had another letter off MINI regarding the connection between the cataiytic converter and the turbo. Saying the connection is not guaranteed to remain tight.So they want to replace the nuts. Anyone else recieved a similar letter.( Jan. build date) Out there

Jun 5th, 2007, 03:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
J0nesy Back on the Road Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Preston Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 431 Offline	Me too & I thought I had a near perfect R56 DS R56 MCS + JCW AERO KIT

Jun 17th, 2007, 04:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
roland2003 MINI 2 Sponsor GT Tuning Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 2,733 Offline	I would say the problem is the 3 studs that go into the turbine housing need to be wound in tighter, rather than just relying on the 'pull ' of the nuts to prevent loosening. After removing the nuts the studs are non too tight. We can sort this as a matter of course (using double locknuts to tighten the studs in fully first) when supplying/fitting the GTT 'Stealth Sports Cat ', as we take it all off anyway. Best Regards Roland GTT www.gttuning.com

Jul 4th, 2007, 08:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
Benny No.1 Boosted Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 310 Offline	Took my December 06 build MCS in today for a few warranty things, and at the bottom of the list of issues I reported it had a recall number, asked about it and it was for this cat turbo thing. Never received any letters about it! .: R56 Cooper S : Dyno'd 192bhp :. .: H&R Springs : JCW Discs : Forge BOV : Alta CAI :.

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Den W Now Aero Kitted! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 332 Offline	Same here Dec 06 build car went in for a couple of things and at the bottom of the job card noticed a recall notice it turned out to be the cat-turbo bolt, never recieved a letter about it tho ESSEXMINI2ERS

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May 30th, 2007, 10:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Purple Dave MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Essex Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 484 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Trotti (original) Had another letter off MINI regarding the connection between the cataiytic converter and the turbo. Saying the connection is not guaranteed to remain tight.So they want to replace the nuts. Anyone else recieved a similar letter.( Jan. build date) Yes me too, got it today.

May 31st, 2007, 02:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
d9hug MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 51 Offline	yes, mine needs it too (Jan build)

Jun 4th, 2007, 12:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
ROCKY56 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 22 Offline	also just got a recall letter for this - Nov 06 Build

Jun 5th, 2007, 02:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Martin F Making it add up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sussex Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 621 Offline	I have just been told my car is subject to this "campaign". Apparently after about 15,000 miles the connection between the cat and the rest of the exhaust can come loose. The cure is some new locking nuts. But the job has to be done with a cold engine to get a good joint so the car has to be booked in. It can't be done on a "while you wait" basis.

Jun 6th, 2007, 11:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
Lordy I'm Behind YOU !! My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ormskirk Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 324 Offline	mine is in the garage today . bugger !!!

Jun 7th, 2007, 11:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
Martin F Making it add up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sussex Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 621 Offline	Dealer just called to offer dates to do the job. They said they would pick the car up and return it when finished. Otherwise I could have a free loan car. Given the round trip is about 30 miles, I think that is good service. It certainly makes my life easier.

Jun 9th, 2007, 07:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
m1m0 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cardiff Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 211 Offline	Ours is due for this recall too. We noticed today that there is a very large buildup of nasty black gunge/soot at the base of our left exhaust pipe (i.e. under the car - not at the exit... presumably where it might meet the turbo... perhaps). The right pipe is completely clean. I wonder if this is related??

Jun 13th, 2007, 11:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
bradders_181 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Local Time: 05:24 AM Posts: 6 Offline	Yep, jus had mine done today, feel like I live at the garage, amount of problems ive had with the mini

Jul 3rd, 2007, 10:59 AM	#12 (permalink)
thrud MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 06:24 AM Posts: 124 Offline	Had my car booked in for a bumper repair anyway, and they just called about the cat studs and also prop shaft nuts. While I'm there they are going to look into the fuel smell problems as well, probably the pump as per many other people's comments. Overall though, no other problems so far after nearly 8K miles. Paul

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