R50/53 Supercharger oil change question

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Jun 30, 2014 | 10:40 AM

MINI Gunner

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Supercharger oil change question

Is it possible to top off the SC oil without removing it and tearing the entire front end apart?

If your answer is no, please just vote in the poll.

If your answer yes, please tell me how you did it.

I did a search on here and there seams to be a consensus but I want to verify since I like to be optimistic about things being simple.

Jun 30, 2014 | 10:43 AM

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For some reason I can't do a poll, there is not poll check box or button like there is suppose to be, just do a quick reply with your answer.

Webmaster/admins, can you please help me with the poll issue I am having. Wyam I not seeing "post with a poll" as an option?

Jun 30, 2014 | 11:12 AM

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No need to pull a poll...
Answer is NO.
IT MUST BE REMOVED AND TIPPED to fill...have a spare SC ON THE SHELF....
remember...there are two filling bungs...one is the snout...all sc have this....the other is the issue on the mini...the water pump PTO...the bung is under the water pump mounting area...and in the wrong spot to fill if not tipped.....

Jun 30, 2014 | 03:16 PM

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^+1

Jun 30, 2014 | 05:16 PM

bavmotors

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I wondered this also, what a bummer. They really should have made it easier somehow.

Jul 1, 2014 | 06:46 AM

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If I flipped the car over could it be done?

Jul 1, 2014 | 07:13 AM

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Somebody does make a device that permits you to change the s/c oil without disassembling anything but in order to install it you have to disassemble everything.

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Jul 2, 2014 | 05:56 AM

speed6

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Is there a good DIY / how to on this anywhere. I have searched the site and come up empty.

Thanks

Chad in Tulsa

Jul 2, 2014 | 06:07 AM

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Jul 2, 2014 | 06:08 AM

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ZippyNH

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Quote:

Originally Posted by speed6

Is there a good DIY / how to on this anywhere. I have searched the site and come up empty.

Thanks

Chad in Tulsa

There are several....last time I searched I found 2 good ones in 5 minutes...pages of pictures...
Any S gen1 water pump replacement or sc swap threads....

Jul 2, 2014 | 06:20 AM

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05Whitey_Bulger

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JAB 67

Somebody does make a device that permits you to change the s/c oil without disassembling anything but in order to install it you have to disassemble everything.

Ive been looking for that setup as well, discontinued? deleted?

Jul 2, 2014 | 07:46 AM

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http://www.imperialmini.com email Sean, he can fill you in, but in order to install they do take everything out and inspect it before they add their stuff. After it all checks out they will reinstall and fill it up and then you can change the fluid every 20 k or sooner if you like. They have the tool for you do do that with. He does go to some of the events around the country. He is very knowledgeable and very reasonable. Check them out.