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Jan 13, 2022 | 10:49 PM

#26

navwizard

2nd Gear

Joined: Oct 2019

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I can weld better than that, and I can't weld!

very poor, it's usually the wastegate that goes bad. I hope you get your money back.

Feb 4, 2022 | 11:45 PM

#27

alexfair

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1st Gear

Joined: Feb 2021

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Originally Posted by alexfair

In the next few weeks my 2014 Countryman S FWD Auto with 66k miles is going in for quite a bit of work.
Any suggestions for additional items to cover while the current work is being done would be helpful.

Initial deceleration rattle inspection uncovered an oil leak from the oil filter housing

Replace oil filter housing gaskets to resolve leak

Most likely cause of above deceleration rattle is from Turbo Wastegate – Replace Turbo with JMTC K03 Turbo: 40mm (no labor due to oil filter housing work)
New rattle/vibration, most likely Transmission mount, ordered new Transmission mount & stiffening insert
Replace OEM spark plugs with Colder Heat Range spark plugs
Replace OEM exhaust manifold with performance exhaust manifold and associated gaskets (no labor due to oil filter housing work)
Replace current Turbo heat blanket with Titanium Heatshield (no labor due to oil filter housing work)
Install oil catch can for preventing intake manifold oil build up
Install Forged recirculation valve
Replace Drive Belt, recommended every 50k miles never done
Replace aging vacuum lines
Mechanic to review any other aging lines, or coolant lines and replace
Due to current scope of work and potential savings on labor for, Timing & Oil Pump Chain Kit and replacement engine mount
Not doing this: $599 for the kit $680 for install - Install Boost and Oil temp gauges, oil temp due to many short trips gotta know when it’s at real operating temp

Everything completed about 28 business days later and just shy over $4k.

The results are amazing.
So much Turbo spool it is amazing.
From a stop in second produces wheel spin.

One of the best mods was the transmission mount insert, zero sag between gear changes, almost CVT feeling.
So freaking happy.