Fellow Mini lovers,

I'm picking up a new JCW this weekend.

Are there any preventative measures I can institute so I don't have to go seafoming things down the line?


Thank you!,
Gene

 

Install an oil catch can....bout the best and only thing you can do to prevent it

 

The very best way to prevent and control carbon build up is to fit a water/meth injection kit, not only will it prevent carbon build up (if used regularly) it will also give you a performance gain too!

 

Why are you convinced you'll have it?

There are a few posters here that have the problem, now how many people own 2nd gen MINIs?

What does that tell you?

I would not worry about it.

 

+ 1 on the oil catch can, it also keeps oil out of the intercooler (its original purpose)

Dave

 

Run it like you stole it. It will stay clean.

 

What is the logic behind this? As I run the hell out of my cars I shouldn't have to worry if what you say is true. However based upon what I know about the original problem, I'm uncertain why running it hard would prevent the issue.

Thanks!
-Gene

 

Because most people don't exactly look at their valves every day. This is not just an issue with Mini's but all direct injection automobiles. The tech was released to the public before it was made perfect. I'm sure most older R56's have the issue...it's just not always obvious as the effects creep up slowly and often don't result in a check engine light (the thing that sadly tells most people there's a problem these days)

-Gene