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Problem: Knocking sound; first thought it was an engine knock. But: Knock does not occur when idle/car not in motion. Knock does not occur when clutch is depressed. Knock does not change on engine speed or tach speed. Seems to come from left front.

Hey everyone. New to the forum. (Journeyman automotive mechanic from Canada) Here's the situation. I have an 07 mini base model with an engine that burns oil and misfires (automatic transmission). I've completely rebuilt the engine and replaced valves/valve guides and am still having the same...

100k miles still has turbo in it message me for questions

Hi in desperate need of some advice on this problem i’m having. Recently spent a bomb on getting my engine rebuilt, the car is coming up with the Fault codes 287E/D (vanos), 2FC4 (oil pressure switch), a fog and brake light fault and an aerial fault. The car is also idling rough on startup when...

I'm currently in the process of replacing the engine wiring harness in my r57, I've got the majority of it done but there is a section of wires that goes toward the rear of the motor (not the fuel injector wires). I am unable to figure out how to route these and plug in the new connectors, I've...

Hello all, our mini R60 1.6D Countryman had engine cut once a day for a few days until it decided to stop completely. the AA man who recovered it recons it could be the feed pump, but I'm not sure. Fault code are: 4B90 -Rail-pressure monitoring and 3F30 - Rail-pressure sensor, signal 4590 -...

Hey guys, got a bit of a weird one for ya. Two days ago I came home from a 50mi trip, and when I put Letty in park the red oil lamp started flashing and bonging (you know the sound) at me as if the world was on fire. I let her cool down and then checked the dipstick, which read a bit above the...

Hi I have a mini clubman r55 2008. its missing a vent from the engine bay. This picture is not my engine but this is the part missing from mine. Does anyone know what it is called and where and how much to buy?

My 2013 Countryman decided to overheat, dump all its oil and coolant, and die on the side of the interstate without warning last week and I'm told the engine is toast. I'd like to buy a replacement engine online and have my shop replace it but I've hit a bit of a wall. When given options...

Hello and greetings from Croatia, I am new to this forum and i need help :) I am owner of Mini One r56 1.6 petrol 55kw 75hp. 2 days ago my engine blew and from local car shop (Opel dealership - owners are friends of my family and it was closest reapir shop to location where engine blew) I have...

Hey I really want opinions on engine swapping my 09 R56 mini One to a Cooper S engine and if anyone has some good contacts to do it. Currently I have just had a few major issues occur with the car and had these fixed swiftly, mostly to do with it being such a cheap engine which is struggling...

Please, help so my kids can learn to drive on this car! 2007 mini cooper base automatic I just bought this with a misfire and no compression- I rebuilt the head (1 exhaust valve seat dropped and bent a valve), replaced all valves and springs, changed timing chain, and water pump. now that I can...

Hi all, I have a 2011 mini one clubman 1.6 diesel. Unfortunately the timing chain went and I need to replace the whole engine. I have the engine number and the vin etc but how do I know the exact type of engine I have? Also will any 1.6 Diesel mini engine do the job or how will I check which...

I have been trying to find some answers related to this rattling noise from my N14 engine. This is a GEN 2 engine with a Timing Chain Noise or something within the timing components. I'd like to get some opinions related to this. Already have had the RECALL timing chain and tensioner...

Hi, I have a 2011 mini cooper countryman all 4 s. Half engine and engine light are continually on and engine misfires prominent. I changed my plugs, injectors, swapped coils (no difference and misfire didn't follow one), and changed the low-pressure fuel pump. The problem was still there. I got...

Hello, I am writing to find help as I am at a lost and have been dealing with this issue for 2 years and cannot seem to get an answer or find others with this issue. I have a 2013 mini countryman base model. It does this thing where it will be running fine but then all of a sudden when I go to...

I’ve noticed the past couple of days when I start my car up, the engine feels juddery and cabin is vibrating. Once car is turned in, the revs are going up and down for at least 5-7 seconds and then the revs settle, but the engine makes a strange noise and then settles again once I start to drive...

Hi all, It would be great to get your thoughts on a sound which is coming from the engine. We recently bought a Mini One R56 2013 1.6L with around 43,000 miles and we've noticed a ringing sound coming from the engine. I've outlined a few characteristics of the sound below to help: It's like...

I have Mini One D 2017. It has been regularly serviced (the last service was made a month ago). I haven´t noticed anything wrong with the car except for these black dots that seem to be sprinkling somewhere from the engine. Did anyone have a similar issue and can anyone tell me what this seems...

Wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction for a remap of my third gen (f56) Mini Cooper. Stay in northeast Scotland. Cheers