Oil residue on top of valve cover
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Oil residue on top of valve cover
Is it normal? There are no leaks around, no abnormal oil consumption, no stains on garage floor, but it kinda bothers me as imho engine should be dry and clean unless there are leaks, i.e. repairs are needed.
Is it possible to open the top portion of the valve cover to see what's going on there?
Is it possible to open the top portion of the valve cover to see what's going on there?
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It's looking like a broken PCV valve that is built into the valve cover. you will have to replace it. Not too hard of a job really, that almost anyone could do. This is starting to be a problem on more gen 2 cars.
Chad
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The dealer pricing is outrageous... Please advise.
Thanks.
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As a rule of thumb, it's always highly recommended you replace any gasket you open up.
Besides the dealer? Not much else other than PenskeParts.com or ECSTuning.com
- Erik
Besides the dealer? Not much else other than PenskeParts.com or ECSTuning.com
- Erik
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I'd have to get a firm price on it but $285-$300 is the norm (plus shipping). It will come with all gaskets needed. Detroit Tuned can get you any OEM MINI part for a good price, we sell everything at list. Some items are on our web but most are not, you just have to give us a call.
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Here is the valve cover gasket: N14 engines
OEM MINI part number: 11127572851 : Click the picture below for item.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/11127572851/
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N14 engine valve cover OEM MINI part number 11127646555
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/11127646555/ES2601877/
If the valve cover is leaking all the way around its most likely the cover itself.
Thanks
OEM MINI part number: 11127572851 : Click the picture below for item.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/11127572851/
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N14 engine valve cover OEM MINI part number 11127646555
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/11127646555/ES2601877/
If the valve cover is leaking all the way around its most likely the cover itself.
Thanks
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Last edited by ECSTuning; 10-22-2013 at 06:35 AM.
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gregsmini - What I know is the part has a just received a newer MINI part number from the older MINI part number 11127585907 . The outside looks the same.
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Thank you. I suspect the valve cover it self as its near the pcv hose on the right side where I find the residue. Thanks again for the pics and part#.
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Your welcome. Glad I can help. If you need anything else let us know.
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Thanks! I have oil residue one the outside of my valve cover too. It might be on my to do list...but not at the top.
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I have a 2007 MCS with a suspected bad cylinder head / valve cover.
When I do an online parts lookup at MINI of South Atlanta the results show the old part number 11127585907.
Does the new design part 11127646555 fit all years of the N14 engines?
Edit: I did a search at another online parts source and the cross reference returned part 11127646555 - but any confirmation is welcome before I shell out ~$300.
When I do an online parts lookup at MINI of South Atlanta the results show the old part number 11127585907.
Does the new design part 11127646555 fit all years of the N14 engines?
Edit: I did a search at another online parts source and the cross reference returned part 11127646555 - but any confirmation is welcome before I shell out ~$300.
Last edited by metro62; 03-16-2013 at 07:47 AM.
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The valve cover for the R55 R56 R57 N14 engines has been updated.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/11127646555/ES2601877/
If you dump a part number into our site the super-session will show and you click on the ES# and it will take you to the new part.
The gasket is the same number as before.
OEM MINI part number: 11127572851 : Click the picture below for item.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/11127572851/
MINI Valve cover Emblem Part # 11127594876
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/11127594876/ES514833/
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Oil Label sticker Part # 01000419179 ( Which is used on all MINI engine bays in multiple locations dependent on year and model )
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/01000419179/
And the little yellow ignition coil sticker looks to be part #71227618790
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/71227618790/ES2674957/
And what it look like:
Thanks
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/11127646555/ES2601877/
If you dump a part number into our site the super-session will show and you click on the ES# and it will take you to the new part.
The gasket is the same number as before.
OEM MINI part number: 11127572851 : Click the picture below for item.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/11127572851/
MINI Valve cover Emblem Part # 11127594876
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/11127594876/ES514833/
&
Oil Label sticker Part # 01000419179 ( Which is used on all MINI engine bays in multiple locations dependent on year and model )
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/01000419179/
And the little yellow ignition coil sticker looks to be part #71227618790
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/71227618790/ES2674957/
And what it look like:
Thanks
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Last edited by ECSTuning; 09-24-2015 at 01:36 PM.
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Yes,
In the zip lock bag come the little seal / adapter you see in the pictures and the pictures have been updated.
In the bag is a little paper with instructions for the seal adapter.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/11127646555/ES2601877/
Thanks and hope that helps.
In the zip lock bag come the little seal / adapter you see in the pictures and the pictures have been updated.
In the bag is a little paper with instructions for the seal adapter.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/11127646555/ES2601877/
Thanks and hope that helps.
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