Soo Sh#t happend welcome to mini r56 life!!!

i was driving at highway trying to overtake and car started shaking,misfired and rattled.i pulled right a way and plug in obd2, error code was low circuit on cylinder 3.my first thought was coil.i ordered coil and before installation i decided to check spark plugs and BINGOO surprise!!!
Spark plug electrode on 3rd cylinder just felt down in cylinder and banged everything there



i decide to buy brand new engine I've got great deal on NAM !!!!!
best option for me
This will be HOW TO 2007 MINI COOPER S R56 DIY ENGINE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, maybe it will be helpful for somebody
Here we go


Bentley Manual and Pelican Parts tech articles are best friends to get this job done!

don't forget safety !!!!!!!
jack up car
remove both front tires
remove both liners
remove headlights
remove radiator support cover
put car on service position


i found oil in throttle body

turbo looks creepy :/


A/C radiator lowered not removed




radiator suport removed









remove turbo cover heat shields


my phone just died keep you updated MINIPEOPLE

 

Oh wow! How does that happen? Good luck with your project!!

 

Can you sue someone for these freaking spark plugs...I have two cars with same issue and i'm pretty sure there are more like this in the woodwork!

Although a straight engine swap is easy and fast, I would have tried rebuilding the engine. savings are at least %50.

 

yeah ive heard same about spark plugs but they were bosch thou.trust me in long term its a best option. trying to rebuild with quality it gonna cost almost same

 

I guess it all boils down to budget. keep them pix coming

 

Sorry to hear about your misfortune, but it looks like you got a good grasp on the repair. I'm happy to see our articles have been super helpful to you during this process. Looking forward to seeing the finished product. If you need anything during this project please don't hesitate to let me know.

 

hi Mini people

heres updates

ready for remove

 

 

those are exhaust valves it should be like this>>???

 

couple of weeks ago I've changed oil filter housing gaskets and it didn't stop leak. this was the reason , vacuum pump gasket

 

passenger side view


diconected thermostat hoses

 

ready to go


its free finally

 

thats it for now... waiting for parts :/

keep you updated

 

Quick question.

Looks like you didn't have to discharge the AC.
Is that correct?

I have taken out one MINI N14 engine but the AC was released during the accident.

I was hoping this time to put the car in service mode and remove the hood and not have to discharge the AC or remove the bumper.

Is that possible?

Comments?

 

if u want to lower AC u have to put car in service mode and take off radiator support.
i didn't touch the AC because I don't want to take my chances,I had bad luck on my former cars,when i discharged/flushed AC they didnt work properly after that.

 

Ok. Thanks. The Bentley says to discharge the AC and I don't see the point (especially for us at home DIY'ers who don't have the machine)

From your pic it looks like the AC Condenser was simply unbolted from the block and then the engine removed. I will try this on my removal coming up. Thanks.

 

In middle or same project due to this guy. I decided to rebuild with quality pistons. New timing chain as well and clutch too. My engine is in bits right now. Taking cases and head to shop tommorow

 

i plan to rebuild my old engine, but first ive to look what it looks like inside. please keep updated

 

here is what I found when i rebuilt and engine for a NAM member.

 

sorry for late update
heres the pics , everything was went perfect when i putnew engine in, no error lights at all, i was surprised! car runs like dream

 

heres what i found inside. my first thought was that timing jumped and that caused problem but i was wrong, when i opened engine timing was perfect, chain, guides, was just fine.there was a lot build up

 

cylinder block

 

heres the cylinder piston #3

 

after all im planning to rebuld this engine.your help with this priject will be appreciated
after bore what oversize pistons u suggest ?
should i leave old rods all replace all4?
bent on cylinder is like deep im not sure its gonna be ok after bore? should i replace sleeve that possible on this engines?
i plan rebuild/clean/ head,replace burned valves,guides,valve stems,head studs,new timing chain,new gaskets.
what else ? i mean i never done this before and i need direction from what to start

thank you

 

Should have got a race-create motor