I continue to have problems with my 2007 MCS after I fill up with gas. I've seen with several different models of cars (not Mini) where there's a purge valve that can be replaced and it fixes this problem. I cannot find a purge valve in the Mini on either Real OEM or other parts sites.

I can rev the engine and get it idling at around 2K for approx 30 seconds to 1 minute and it'll stay running...then I'm on my way. It's annoying but not keeping me from driving it.

Has anyone else experienced this problem?

 

Ha...never mind...I couldn't find a purge valve because it's not called a purge valve on the 2007 MCS...it's a MINI Fuel Tank Breather Valve with Hose.

I thought I had searched through all the related forum threads but when I posted this today I saw related posts at the bottom of the page...found another thread where the user called it a purge valve but had a link to the part number..

Correct part/number on Pelican Parts is: 13-53-7-543-285-BOE

 

Before you spend $!00................!

Next time you fill up, make sure the pump nozzle is in as far as it will go & then stop when the pump first shuts off.
I have a feeling you're filling the evap vent hose.

 

Thanks for the suggestion...I tried that first..have never had any cars do this and I never top off the gas. I bought this car with known problems and did a complete head gasket, timing chain, vacuum pump, new oil housing/heat exchange gaskets, turbo cooling lines etc...Oh...also changed the fuel filter but have had this happen time and again now after 4 - 5 fill-ups.

 

It is a solenoid right? That's a pretty big hunk of change to dish out. You could test it before replacing it.

 

Deleted...saw you had changed the fuel filter!

 

I'm not sure how to test it...but ordered the part so hopefully......