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laddie007
Jun 1st, 2012, 07:59 PM
hi new to the forum ,the mrs mini cooper convertible seems to have a oil leak but it doesnt look like its from the engine it self ,im not really well up on these minis ,its leaking on the left hand side it looks like its comin from a round drum like thingy connecting the engine mounting -will try to attach pics ,any help on what this part is and how much roughly to get it replaced would be appreciated. thanks.

Caveman
Jun 1st, 2012, 08:14 PM
The part number is 22116778610 (http://realoem.com/bmw/partxref.do?part=22116778610&showus=on&showeur=on).

laddie007
Jun 1st, 2012, 08:32 PM
ye thanks for the quick reply ,but the round bowl like object is not a rubber mount it is full of oil what is leaking out at the bottom do you know what it is and for.

tnoy66
Jun 1st, 2012, 09:18 PM
It is the engine mount, they are oil filled and do leak after a while. Most dealers keep them in stock
If you're handy with tools they're easy to change http://www.mini2.com/forum/first-generation-mini-one/189283-leaking-engine-mount.html

Caveman
Jun 1st, 2012, 10:17 PM
The part number refers to 3 in the following diagram ...

http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachment164173.jpg

laddie007
Jun 1st, 2012, 10:25 PM
thanks for that,