Another option is to pull the exhaust off and drop the oil pan. Look up cylinder #2 with a flashlight. See if there is any crap in the oil pan or damage on that cylinder. This may be the quickest way to see what is going on, and if you find nothing wrong down there, then you can be pretty confident that you need to pull the head.
It should only be a couple of hours to inspect the bottom end, and if you find nothing wrong, it only costs you 4 quarts of oil, and it may be a boost in spirits. If you find a broken piston, then it saves you the wasted time of pulling the head, but likely costs you several drinks at the bar that night.......
I hear ya... unfortunately I dont possess the skills/know how or tools to be pulling the head from the car. Taking it apart is one thing... putting things back together and having it work properly is a completely other thing. I know from experience. Theres definitely something wrong with cylinder 2 though cause its a oily mess once you remove the coil pack and plug from that cylinder. The other cylinders look perfectly fine... just cylinder 2 is a oily mess. Plug is a oily mess to. Between the 150 for the tools and another 100 bucks for the Bentley manual (since thats what everyone says to do and almost seems to refuse to offer any help on removing it) I'd almost wanna put that money towards a new/different engine.
I do however believe I do have a burned exhaust valve from all the looking I have done on here. The solution from everyone seems to be... to just remove the engine and replace it. I do have a 2nd car now and a garage so I am able to take my time now. Because lets say I do somehow pull the head... each valve is i believe 46 bucks. I have 0 idea how many valves there are but pretty sure theres a fair amount of them. I dont really trust my craftsmanship on cars..especially something I've never done before. And knowing my luck... once done something else internally would happen 1-2k miles down the road.
I just got a letter from an attorney's office representing consumers in lawsuits against automobile manufacturers with the subject of "Oil Filter Housing Problems in 2009-2014 MINI Vehicles" today.
It stated that their investigation has revealed that a number of consumers may be experiencing issues with their vehicles' engine, including coolant leaking into the oil filter housing unit. Some vehicles may exhibit intermittent loss of power; warning signs indicating engine overheating; drivetrain malfunction; and/or loss of oil pressure; coolant fluid and/or oil leakage from the engine.
I haven't had any issues on my car but just wanted to share this.
Funny cause mine is an 08 haha. Still have the POS. Sitting out in the driveway on jack stands. Still paying on the car that I haven't driven in 13 months. Only 2 more years to go. Good times I tell you.... good times.
Anybody know how many labor hours, on average, is needed to replace the oil filter housing gasket? Also, has anyone had the dealer do this repair. if so what did it cost you. Thanks
More info below, the dealership can tell you what there rate is and cost, they done them before, its more labor then anything else. Some local shops I bet have done this and there cost are much less as the labor rates are lower. Now in Hawaii , that changes everything , because most things are more expensive. Call around first and also check out that diy and parts list below.
Anybody know how many labor hours, on average, is needed to replace the oil filter housing gasket? Also, has anyone had the dealer do this repair. if so what did it cost you. Thanks
We have a DIY that can help you HERE. Click on the "tech info" tab at the top and then select the R56 articles. It's under Engine > Oil filter housing and stand replacing. It states for a normal DIY'er it should take about 2 hours. If you decide to tackle this yourself we have the gaskets HERE.
