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As dirty as my intake valves were, they were not causing misfires. Misfires were caused by a bad HPFP, even though the HPFP tested ok by the dealership.
As dirty as my intake valves were, they were not causing misfires. Misfires were caused by a bad HPFP, even though the HPFP tested ok by the dealership.
0 2016/05/05 13:46:06 neonsteve
After walnut shell media blasting cleaning.
After walnut shell media blasting cleaning.
0 2016/04/06 22:04:17 neonsteve
Before intake valve cleaning. This was the worst cylinder. Around 55,000 miles.
Before intake valve cleaning. This was the worst cylinder. Around 55,000 miles.
0 2016/04/06 22:03:57 neonsteve
Also, not sure if you removed the support (item 14 in this pic) but it takes a couple different bolts too. Realoem.com does not say what size they are.
Also, not sure if you removed the support (item 14 in this pic) but it takes a couple different bolts too. Realoem.com does not say what size they are.
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2009 MINI Cooper Clubman S alignment
2009 MINI Cooper Clubman S alignment
0 2016/07/29 12:42:49 neonsteve
Realoem.com, R55
Realoem.com, R55
0 2016/08/21 23:47:18 neonsteve
2009 MINI Cooper S Clubman intake valve buildup after 55,000 miles.
2009 MINI Cooper S Clubman intake valve buildup after 55,000 miles.
0 2016/09/06 21:46:51 neonsteve
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Dirty
Dirty
0 2018/04/15 21:17:28 neonsteve
Clean
Clean
0 2018/04/15 21:17:30 neonsteve
0 2018/04/15 21:18:28 neonsteve
Looking for drivers side visor that looks just like this.
Looking for drivers side visor that looks just like this.
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