Yes MakoBimmer, this seems to be the best option for the petrol/turbo option. I presume it was fitted as OEM at the factory?
Would you mind listing the part number please? I know it will help lots of fellow MINI'ers...

 

Done! I edited my post.

 

My 2013 MCS roadster didn't come with any heat insulation - the dealer has now put one in free of charge. This is the one they used, shame it's not got the turbo shield..

 

I had the version installed with the heat shield at the rear of the engine compartment. The turbo burned right through, and a replacement part has been ordered with the shield in the front!

 

Cheers for the heads up - hope it's not a flammable material

 

Looks like the newest part corresponds to the 7307579 as the part number of the newest part is 51487307579 , showing the last digits the same.


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51487307579/




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And here is the part number for the expanding plastic rivets. 51481915964 x 11


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51481915964/ES125485/

 

My 2013 JCW Hardtop will be here in two weeks. Should I request this insulation? I have not seen one MCS at the dealer here in Pleasanton CA with it.

 

Will this work on all new models or just the Roadster/ coupe?

 

Interesting as the insulation w/turbo shield was what came on my 2012 roadster while my 2013 roadster had nothing.. Seems to still be completely random from the factory so if you haven't got it then request it.

Yes it should work on all new MCS models (apart from the Countryman)..

 

How did you get them to install it?

My fresh 2013 Clubman S didn't come with one..

 

Just raised it as a warranty issue - the bonnet got so hot it used to steam like crazy in the rain.. Supplied and installed under warranty, no question of payment

 

Interesting. last time I inquired about this part at Patrick MINI near Chicago, I was told it wasn't available. They ordered the one that was available and it was the one for diesels... which is odd since in the US they're not sold.

 

if you get one from patrick Mini, schaumburg, post up, as i would like one for my 2012 r58

 

My March 2013 built Coupe S came w/the insulation and heat shield under hood. also the turbo has a heat shield over it also.

 

Just our of interest....has anyone tried fitting one of these on an earlier model? Just at my dealership and the chief mechanic said it should fit. I have a 2010...

 

Gregory K. I fitted the bonnet insulation to my Nov 2011 build N18 MCS in July 2012.

What crystallized it for me was that through RealOEM I found my bonnet had the same part number as all the other 'similar' varieties, R57/58/59 S models (except the larger Countryman), so it was a 'no brainer' that it would fit.

Despite that, my dealership called it a 'special import part from Germany' with the dark promise of 'no refund if it didn't fit'.

I urge you to do as I did and think out of their box by checking RealOEM. Your decision is at least as good as theirs (and probably better, I've found...)

My bonnet remains cool and my engine coolant temps (always worth keeping an eye on) are unaffected.

 

Looking at pictures of mine and the minis with the blankets fitted. It seems the mounting holes are not there on my 2010. I was thinking I would just drill the holes. 11 in total.
As you have an n18 your hood may be slightly different than my n14.

 

GregoryK I've been doing some clicking through RealOEM. You may not have to drill holes.

Your R56 N14 and my R56LCI N18 have the same bonnet part no. (It seems to change after 6/2012). This part number is 41612754741. I've checked both UK and US versions. Try it for yourself and see.

IMO I would be disappointed if I ordered a new bonnet for my N18 using this part number and the holes weren't there...

With the greatest of respect I feel you ought to try measuring up with an actual insulator in your hand.

They're easy to take off if you know somebody that has one. And/or your dealer might have one in stock. (If it still doesn't line up I apologise profusely!) Ask for it by number since I found out the MINI catalogue does not support a straight swap to the S coupe/roadster to the S hatch let alone N18 to N14 and also I suspect inaccuracy. (These bonnet part nos. are identical, as well...)

Stick with it; good luck!

 

i'm just doing it from photos. Both mine and the photos of bonnets with it installed. I can see there are no mounting points where the grommets go..

 

I am really confused now. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I got 2013 MCS hard top and planning to purchase hood insulation (Part # 51487307579). From all of the pictures above, the hood insulation does not have an opening for the hood scoop.
Will that be a problem? What is the purpose of the hood scoop if the hood insulation does not have opening for it? Will insulation create more problems with engine running hot? Thank you.

 

miniforceny your R56 hood scoop serves no function whatsoever other than being a cosmetic design feature carried forward from the R53 where it was necessary...

The underbonnet insulation has no opening for the hood scoop nor does it need it IMO.

I've measured coolant temps before + after fitting and there's no difference, nor does my fan run any more frequently.

 

glad i waited to get this at Sewell. ordered with the 11 rivets - don't forget these! such a great deal at Sewell

i can confirm that part# 51487307579 has the tin foil right on top of our turbo. btw, mine is an 2011 mcs and it fits like a glove thanks guys!

 

Let me get this straight. MINI currently releases vehicles that may, or may not, have OEM shields installed to absorb heat from the turbo. I have a '14 Roadster S arriving from England next week. Should it lack Part# 51487307579, I'm entitled to have MINI install the part under the factory warranty. Do I have it right? Sounds very bush league to me.

 

I have an r56, so I don't know much about warranty issue. Just bought it straight from Sewell. However, I did read that some members were able to get their dealers to give them the heat insulation as warranty issue.

As an update, I notice my bonnet only gets warm now and not boiling hot. Also, it decreases engine chatter quite a bit. This heat insulation is well worth the price!

 

Finally got my blanket. Fits perfectly except as I suspected there are no holes for the fasteners. Have to drill these...carefully!
Will post pictures when done.
You can just sit the blanket on top of the engine bay and close the hood without mounting it if you like...makes a big difference to the engine noise when driving....by the way.
2010 MCS