R50/R52/R53 Oil Leaks

jckonrad · #1 10-02-2009, 09:46 AM

Just in case anyone dosen't know about this; the oil pan gasket on '01-'06 MINI's likes to fail. Check out the motoringfile.com write-up at http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/09/...-oil/#comments

Brihyanna · #2 10-03-2009, 08:22 PM

True story, my oil pan gasket had to be replaced (under warranty, thankfully). I'll have to look at my paperwork and see when that was.

portedbuckle · #3 12-01-2009, 01:21 PM

True story, I just completed my engine swap because of this.

jckonrad · #4 12-01-2009, 02:05 PM

I figured that's the reason yours went. I never checked my oil before seeing this, I now check it every time I get gas.

portedbuckle · #5 12-03-2009, 12:56 PM

Good idea. I'm doing that too now. While I enjoyed and learned a lot doing my swap, I'm not in a hurry to do it again. Lol

dhabutcher · #6 12-14-2009, 10:04 PM

Just finished mine, Did a oil pan mod also. Photos in my gallery

Kathy1946 · #7 05-21-2010, 02:47 PM

Bought my used 2005 in January. I've had the oil pan gasket replaced and waiting to see if rear seal leak is what could be a problem now. Changed all the filters and I keep a close eyed on everything. Love my MINI.
Wish me luck...