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    Possible oil leak R56

    I do have an N14 engine and have had the smell for years. A mechanic years ago said the smell was because I installed silicone intake pipes but...
    Post by: usafpj13, Apr 2, 2021 in forum: Tuning and Performance
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    Possible oil leak R56

    Hi everybody. I just drove my R56 from Chicago to Las Vegas(2,000 miles) and used a little over a quart of oil to keep it topped up. That seems...
    Thread by: usafpj13, Apr 2, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: Tuning and Performance
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    2nd Gen R56 owner new to the site

    For the love of pete. The MAP sensor I have installed is for N14B16C and I need for the N14B16A. So this is probably the error. Thank you...
    Post by: usafpj13, Mar 31, 2019 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    2nd Gen R56 owner new to the site

    Too bloody cold today to do much on the car. Replaced the hot side intercooler. Nothing inside the old one except a coating of oil. Also...
    Post by: usafpj13, Mar 30, 2019 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    2nd Gen R56 owner new to the site

    @Sully To catch you up from before I had a P129E code(Manifold Absolute Pressure Minimum Pressure Implausible), rough idle and low mileage....
    Post by: usafpj13, Mar 29, 2019 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    2nd Gen R56 owner new to the site

    and now a new symptom. The car smells like rubber or electrical burning coming from the vents upon startup. Disappears after ten seconds or so....
    Post by: usafpj13, Mar 29, 2019 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    Engine Exhaust - What are you running?

    I'm interested in this information as well as I am looknig into replacing my cat and exhaust. So far I am leaning towards the milltek cat and...
    Post by: usafpj13, Mar 28, 2019 in forum: Tuning and Performance
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    2nd Gen R56 owner new to the site

    Went poking around today in the intercooler pipes. Took the bottom off the right side intercooler and all was well. Dry with no debris. Putting...
    Post by: usafpj13, Mar 28, 2019 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    2nd Gen R56 owner new to the site

    @DneprDave I don't know. The piece pictured above has quite a few nicks in it like it hit the fan blades or maybe just bounced around. Why do...
    Post by: usafpj13, Mar 26, 2019 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    2nd Gen R56 owner new to the site

    I was thinking of replacing it just because but it isn't the cause of the problem. It looks brand new and hasn't lost any pieces. It has got to...
    Post by: usafpj13, Mar 26, 2019 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    2nd Gen R56 owner new to the site

    and I'm back. Made it over two weeks but today all my symptoms came back. P129E code, rough idle, oxygen sensors back to old readings. Plus the...
    Post by: usafpj13, Mar 26, 2019 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    2nd Gen R56 owner new to the site

    Pictures of the rubber piece I found in my diverter valve housing. Any thoughts on where I should search for more pieces or if I should be...
    Post by: usafpj13, Mar 11, 2019 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    2nd Gen R56 owner new to the site

    So driving around was great. No codes and everything smooth like butter. Still cannot believe that piece of rubber was bothering my poor Mini...
    Post by: usafpj13, Mar 10, 2019 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    2nd Gen R56 owner new to the site

    You guys won't believe this. I pulled the diverter valve off a few minutes ago and it looked in brand new condition. Strange for a car with...
    Post by: usafpj13, Mar 10, 2019 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions