taking a peek through the intake manifold!
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taking a peek through the intake manifold!
Is it true that when disassembling the intake manifold and taking a look inside the engine, carbon is gonna be all over the place blocking the pipes (i think thats what its called).
Well a couple of auto-shops i have been to, are certain that after 80.000 klm there needs to be a cleaning from carbon, and the only way to make sure fo this is to disassemble the intake manifold and take a look!
Personally, i think that they just want to make money out of this. So im trying to gather info if this (intake manifold disassembly) is really needed to be done. So i was wondering if we could gather here photos from how it usually looks inside the intake manifold and decide if this is really needed to be done!
Well a couple of auto-shops i have been to, are certain that after 80.000 klm there needs to be a cleaning from carbon, and the only way to make sure fo this is to disassemble the intake manifold and take a look!
Personally, i think that they just want to make money out of this. So im trying to gather info if this (intake manifold disassembly) is really needed to be done. So i was wondering if we could gather here photos from how it usually looks inside the intake manifold and decide if this is really needed to be done!
Last edited by genik; 03-05-2015 at 11:15 AM.
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If you search the forums for 'Carbon on intake valves' You'll find all sorts for photos. This is a very well known issue with MINI's direct injection / PCV system. I would recommend a walnut shell blast type of cleaming every 30,000 miles or roughly 50,000 klm. Maybe even more often depending on the driver. So some shopping and find a reputable independent service center and they should be able to do the service cheaper than the dealer.
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Is it true that when disassembling the intake manifold and taking a look inside the engine, carbon is gonna be all over the place blocking the pipes (i think thats what its called).
Well a couple of auto-shops i have been to, are certain that after 80.000 klm there needs to be a cleaning from carbon, and the only way to make sure fo this is to disassemble the intake manifold and take a look!
Personally, i think that they just want to make money out of this. So im trying to gather info if this (intake manifold disassembly) is really needed to be done. So i was wondering if we could gather here photos from how it usually looks inside the intake manifold and decide if this is really needed to be done!
Well a couple of auto-shops i have been to, are certain that after 80.000 klm there needs to be a cleaning from carbon, and the only way to make sure fo this is to disassemble the intake manifold and take a look!
Personally, i think that they just want to make money out of this. So im trying to gather info if this (intake manifold disassembly) is really needed to be done. So i was wondering if we could gather here photos from how it usually looks inside the intake manifold and decide if this is really needed to be done!
Search the forums for instructions, or get a Benteley R56 manual and have a go:
MINI Cooper (R55, R56, R57) Service Manual: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011: Bentley Publishers: 9780837616711: Amazon.com: Books
Yes, mostly likely your intake valves are caked in carbon deposits.
Yes, cleaning them will improve power and fuel consumption.
Walnut shell blasting is the most popular remedy in the US. Costs run from ~$300 at independents, to $650 at the dealer.
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After I did mine myself it was Very smooth. Very noticable difference for sure. I also had better throttle response and pep from the engine.
I wouldn't be worrying about getting this done. Just do it. If you cannot do it yourself, shop around and find someone reputable to do this for you at a reasonable price.
After I did mine myself it was Very smooth. Very noticable difference for sure. I also had better throttle response and pep from the engine.
I wouldn't be worrying about getting this done. Just do it. If you cannot do it yourself, shop around and find someone reputable to do this for you at a reasonable price.
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