​​​​​​I'm confused. Maybe I'm sleepy and misreading.

Detroit Tuned oil lines, not coolant pump.

Are you leaking oil or coolant? Or both?

 

lol Maybe I wasn't clear. I have an oil leak. I just updated that the only thing I did recently was replace the auxiliary water pump and coolant. And I understand that I need to replace the coolant again.

 

First you need to find the source. i doubt its the aux water pump.

What year is your car?

Given the location it's likely oil cooler.

 

Thanks bro!
Yes I also think it's from there..
2012 MCS 6mt

 

Ok then... It's a messy job... Change gaskets from engine block to oil cooler and gaskets between the oil filter housing to cooler. Change the turbo oil lines and copper rings.

Put car in on service mode.... Ya need the space.

Buy the vacuum pump gasket too... It's probably rock hard and it's easy to change.

 

I replaced the oil filter housing and cooler gaskets last year and improved my leak a little but past few months its gotten pretty bad. I suspect that my housing is cracked or warped. I bought a "bremmen parts" brand housing from ecs thats coming tomorrow. I think that brand is chinese, fingers crossed it holds up. the genuine mini one costs hundreds more.

I don't put the car in service mode.

 

If there is anything these cars do well... It's leak.

 

Yes, it's funny and sad at the same time. 😄

I'm building my Mini for the track. I'm done with everything.

The whole car has powerflex and M7 suspension tuning improvements, but now I'm experiencing leaks for the first time. Lol.

I only did a valve cover gasket a year ago and thought I was done with it... so no. A leaking Mini is a common occurrence.

Can I drive like this and keep an eye on the oil level?
(Until all the parts arrive - turbo oil pipes and gaskets)

Is there also a passage for coolant and oil in the oil cooler?
Where exactly does the water and oil meet (I'd like to see a diagram because I'm confused about this)

Thanks friends and have a wonderful weekend

 

They always leaking so yes you can drive... They are built to leak.

Yes it has passages for both which is why it's an extra messy job and you gotta drain coolant and oil because you have a good chance of cross contamination...

 

Lol Perfect. Thanks champ!
I ordered all the parts (turbo oil pipes, downpipe gasket and all the oil cooler gaskets).

So just to be sure🙏🏼
First drain all the coolant.
After that replace all the parts (annoying job).
After that fill in new coolant
After that I drain the old oil.
After that I Fill in new oil.
and then start the engine And pray to God there won't be another leak.
right?

 

Yes.. In these cars, either the original or an improved replacement from a brand (not Chinese) is recommended. I also had a hesitation about the turbo oil pipe.
I can still change the order. I saw that HEL also makes a similar pipe.
Opinions are divided on the subject. I read that many have experienced failures with MAMBA..
I hope your problem is resolved soon.

https://auto.helperformance.com/hel-...EYsk1yaBh2SWmH

 

Drain both... Take oil filler out ..

 

Hi guys

I am considering changing my order and replacing the original hose with an improved one. I have seen that there are several recommended companies on the market with slightly different products (visually). I am looking for high long-term reliability. These are the top companies I have found.

HEL
https://auto.helperformance.com/hel-...PAfDkUFvExPPIn

**It doesn't have a 90 degree angle on both sides. Looks very high quality. (including 1200°C Heatsleeve). This is probably my choice.

Goodridge
https://lohen.co.uk/collections/mini...i-cooper-s-jcw

**Looks good and a little different. I didn't find any reviews on it.

NM Eng
https://neuspeed.com/products/nm-eng...39805978017926

Detroit
https://www.detroittuned.com/detroit...urbo-oil-line/

**It is listed as being made in the USA. Looks very similar to NM (I wonder who the manufacturer is)
There is a 90 degree angle at both ends.

WMW Stainless Steel
https://www.waymotorworks.com/wmw-st...-line-kit.html

**It doesn't have a 90 degree angle on both sides.

TRITDT (Taiwan)


**There are other companies from China/Taiwan such as MAMBA that I personally was less impressed with from the reviews I read about them.

 

I can't remember if it was Way motor works or Detroit tuned that sold me cheap bolts for that kit that snapped in the block using a torque wrench. Check my posts.I think it was WMW.

Don't even think about using untested Chinese lines.... You will want to drive the car into a wall if you need to do this job twice.

Change both the feed and return line!

 

Thanks! LOL I love your humor. I got your tip.
I think I'll use the original bolts and just replace the washers (X4).

 

Ya, thats what I did. Just make sure the banjo bolts are clear of debris.

 

quick quesrtion.
the new seals I have are a little loose in the grooves, Im afraid they wont stay in place while Im mounting the oil filter housing back to the block, can I use a little RTV to hold the seals in the grooves during install?

 

Are they OEM?

You can use Permatex High Tack. Its like a glue made just for that purpose. Ive used it many times.

 

ALso, anyone know the size of the bolt that holds the turbo brace to the block on the heat shield?

the length is what im unsure of

I managed to lose it somehow. ugggh

is there another bolt on the car I can use temporarily to get this finished?

 

Found a bolt

I removed the electric fan to make more room
For accessing the oil filter bolts


seemedto help

 

Sweet! Post pics of your job.

 

only one I took

 

Did you not pull the entire front end forward to get more space (service mode)?

 

no,

i removed the air intake tubes , and my catch can hoses and the coolant tank and Downpipe and heat shields and removed the electric fan

A lot of the videos showed removing the auxiliary water pump from the oil filter but I couldn’t reach the bolts so I dropped the fan out the bottom and just removed the bolts for the oil filter ,

dropping the fan gave me room to pull the oil filter with the auxiliary water pump still bolted to it

I dont think my oil filter seals were leaking
I think it was the return line from the turbo .

 

well that's certainly an alternative to "service mode:"

Hey they will leak soon if the turbo line is leaking so its good to take care of it all at once.

Awesome.