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Aug 10, 2018 | 03:53 PM

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2009 Engine Cover Missing?

I have a 2009 Mini Cooper S convertible with the turbo engine. I noticed when I was checking the oil that there were two empty threaded holes. I have attached a picture. Is there a cover that is supposed to cover the coil wiring and have a cutout for the filler cap? Ebay seems to have a cover but the holes do not make sense.

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Aug 10, 2018 | 04:15 PM

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DneprDave

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I don't know what those are for, my MINI looks the same and I bought it new.

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Aug 10, 2018 | 05:19 PM

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I guess I am not missing something. Thanks for the confirmation. Odd that there are those two brass colored threaded inserts and then there are two more threaded holes by the turbo charger. Someone must have designed them in for something. Thanks for taking the time to look for me.

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Aug 11, 2018 | 04:59 AM

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Since the engine is also used on Citreon, i believe the turbo piping is run differently hense utilizing these holes for support.

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Aug 12, 2018 | 08:54 AM

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Since the engine is also used on Citreon, i believe the turbo piping is run differently hense utilizing these holes for support.

100 % right yo.

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Aug 12, 2018 | 08:59 AM

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Amazing how people know these things.

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Aug 14, 2018 | 10:15 AM

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100 % right yo.

+1 for Citroen / Peugeot engine knowledge

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Aug 14, 2018 | 10:17 AM

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Also another cool tidbit is the screw hole is for a cover on the JCW Tuning kit N14 engine cars:

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