Changing Oil Pan Gasket

[pablo86]

Dear All,
My Mini is leaking oil and in a recent mechanical inspection it was recommended that I replace the pan gasket at the next service. Has someone experience this problem or has this job done in their car?

Is this an easy DIY or do you have any reccomendations? From what I have read in the Mini this is a complex task.

thanks

[Thrustyjust]

Its not too difficult. If you have a/c , you will need to unbolt the compressor to get to the bolts. Other than that, just ubolt and remove. Clean the sump strainer and clean the faces . My mate did mine and used a sealant as well as a new gasket.

[The Nun]

Remember to drain the sump first or you will have oil everywhere

[rellik666]

I actually need to do this on mine....I think it is becoming very common on older models.

Massive job for a dealer....well bloomin expensive anyhow....

I also found this.....looks pretty straightforward.

DIY (Do It Yourself) Oil Gasket Replacement for Mini Cooper S R53 (Summary) R53minicooper’s Blog

[pablo86]

Great, I have purchased the filter and gasket already - around $60 for OEM. Mini garages have quoted a$450 and $525.

That includes the parts above and oil, I still would like my mechanic friend to do it in case the leak is from another area (I have read a few posts). I will try to find a service manual for the 2007 r52 cabrio S.

Thanks

[rellik666]

I have the bentley manual, will have a look if it is in it tonight....

[james13009]

Anyone got an idea of how to identfy this fault - think it might have happened on a mini, I'm interested in.