Is that your car?

 

Lol... Sorry man, but I'm a purist when it comes to Porsches. Unless its a rear engine v6, its not a real Porsche....

 

We'll see what you drive when your paying for it.

 

Yes it was my car. There going to pull the head and see what happened.

 

Don't know how to start a new sticky(what ever that is)or thread so I'll just post here with all you guys and gals.Hooked On Driving will have a "minis only' track day north of Sacto. at Thunderhill Thurs. Feb. 21.Cost $295. Lunch and t-shirt included. Novice, intermediate, advanced grouping.
This organization is the best on the west coast at TEACHING-COACHING. All their instructors are top notch drivers and nice people.You might ask for Gary Anderson ex-editor of MC2 Mag. fame who knows how to safely drive a Mini quickly. Their web site hookedondriving.com

 

Sorry to hear it. Keep us informed.

 

Hmm. may have to think about doing this one.

 

So it smoked before she got it to where she was going? Is a local shop doing the work?

 

That souns like the valve cover. I read a thread a while back where the car did the same thing. Turns out, when the Oil Catch Can was installed, the line got kinked. The extra pressure popped the valve cover off its bolts, and boom! Sorry to hear it man, keep us posted!

 

Yes it's at Edge Motor Works.

 

I think it's a little more than that ( no compression). doesn't sound good. Well see what they find.

 

Major Bummer.....keep us up to date.
Did Sue make it all the way to Edge or did it have to be towed in?

 

Guess your tunning is on hold. Hopefully you will have time to fix, the way we are going you will have plenty of time .

 

Speaking of OCC's, are they actually necessary?

 

No Willium, stuck on the freeway. Edge came out and pick it up on one of their trailers. I'm going to hold off until i find out what happened, but i called Jan about his STROKER engine to get a price. We think the intercooler might have blowen and dumped water in to the intake, but not sure. Maybe i should slow down on the mod's (sure i will). What the ell you can't take it with you.

 

Short answer, not really....

 

Brad, When do you want me to drop off my car for tear down and photos for insurance?

 

I did some research. It turns out that the OCC causing the valve gasket to grenade has happened moe than once. Almost all the cases happened in northern CA, SF area. I couldn;t find evidence for sure (names deleted), but I'm positive Edge was the shop responsible in the past for the faulty OCC install.... Checkers, you shouldn;t be responsible for a cent of the repair costs. If edge trys to take advantage of you or give you responsibility for it, contact a lawyer.

 

What happened Kevin?

 

Bring it by Friday. I'll have my favorite tool ready.

Steve

 

Several parts put back on my MINI today. Including, a polished DFIC, gel pad, red wires, coil, and new plugs.
Bumper, areo side skirts, and DFIC scoop are back from the paint shop. Hood will be here tomorrow.

 

Cool...I may be down your way tomorrow. Look forward to see the progress.
Wm..

 

My JCW 380's were delivered today. I'm ready, willing & able. I think we still have the 5 cars for the tuning day right?

 

 

Hey Joe, hmm. not sure. Theres me and you. Willum and Cap49. Now i'm not sure about Steve and Checkers, soooooooo I don't know .