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Stock Problems/IssuesDiscussions related to warranty related issues and repairs, or other problems with the OEM parts and software for MINI Clubman (R55), Cooper and Cooper S(R56), and Cabrio (R57).
OEM= Original Equipment Manufacturer. Why is it better? It does not always make it better bu the OEM usually does not cut corners to make it cheaper. Thats not to say the aftermarket one is made cheaper in all cases. There are many they have improved on the OEM's part. So just buy a quality brand.
I think that crank gaskets are a pretty important spare part so ill be looking to find something better than the OEM, but what would the better -or best- quality brand for gaskets be?