Anyone know of a place I can purchase stock cowl vents? My mesh screen is deteriorating, and I'm looking to replace them with the stock verisons (I don't want the BFP ones or any other kind). Thank you!

 

FYI, the cowl vent parts are different depending on whether you have an '02-'03 or a '04-'06. The ones on the '02-'03 were three piece units with a foam filter (rim, grille, filter). MINI found the foam disintegrates fairly quickly so they changed to a one piece plastic unit and made them the standard replacement for all cowl vents. Presumably you can have the new ones installed, although I hate to ask what the dealer charges for them. I'd recommend calling Classic MINI in Ohio, since they have fair prices plus a NAM discount.

 

I swapped the ratty old foam version for the new 1-piece plastic ones on my Sept 02 build 2003 MCS. Don't remember what they cost, but it is a one time deal as there is nothing to deteriorate anymore. You can easily install them yourself.

Scott
90SM

 

the foam on my 02 cooper did disintegrate. MINI of St. Louis replaced the under warranty with the new plastic ones. see your dealer.

mike

 

Well, looks like my option is to check out Classic. My '03 almost has 80,000 miles so, warranty is out of the question. Do you guys have a website for classic? Thanks guys!

 

https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/classicauto