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New member here from Va beach. I have been been creeping through this site the last couple of weeks after picking up a 2011 Mini Cooper S. I wanted to join to say thank you to everyone who posts their experience and knowledge on here.
I purchased a Mini Cooper S on offer up for next to nothing as a project. It was not running at the time with many issues. With little mechanical experience I was able to diagnose and fix the issues with this car(thanks to everyone who has been through these and posted solutions etc.)
New member here from Va beach. I have been been creeping through this site the last couple of weeks after picking up a 2011 Mini Cooper S. I wanted to join to say thank you to everyone who posts their experience and knowledge on here.
I purchased a Mini Cooper S on offer up for next to nothing as a project. It was not running at the time with many issues. With little mechanical experience I was able to diagnose and fix the issues with this car(thanks to everyone who has been through these and posted solutions etc.)
Glad you were able to save it and bring it back to life.
Great, what was the issue?
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It had a couple issues. The vacuum pump seized and threw off exhaust timing. Before replacing the pump I ripped of head to check valves, luckily no damage to pistons or valves( positive to this I was able to clean up 8 years of carbon buildup, I should have taken pictures it was bad!!!)
Once running I had some sensor issues. The maf would always read 38lbs even disconnected along with the frps which read 3624.49 psi. I was worried it was a computer issue but it turned out just bad sensors.
As of now doing good. I have a feeling I will need to replace the eccentric shaft motor as the connector was full of oil when I disconnected it. I cleaned it when putting back on, checked a week later and full of oil again, shaft motor still functions..... for now.
Once running I had some sensor issues. The maf would always read 38lbs even disconnected along with the frps which read 3624.49 psi. I was worried it was a computer issue but it turned out just bad sensors.
As of now doing good. I have a feeling I will need to replace the eccentric shaft motor as the connector was full of oil when I disconnected it. I cleaned it when putting back on, checked a week later and full of oil again, shaft motor still functions..... for now.
New member - 2014 R60 S
Hello team,
I just bought my first Mini! A 2014 Mini Countryman S. I am looking forward to see your stories and explore the forum for the best solutions in any problems.
For starters, I have 2 things that I would like to change. Does anyone have any recommendations as to what aftermarket central dispays I can put into my car?
Thank you in advance!
I just bought my first Mini! A 2014 Mini Countryman S. I am looking forward to see your stories and explore the forum for the best solutions in any problems.
For starters, I have 2 things that I would like to change. Does anyone have any recommendations as to what aftermarket central dispays I can put into my car?
Thank you in advance!
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