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So while I’m at it I’m changing both camshaft position sensors and the two O2 sensor the recommended 100k change should be done to keep these...

Me 2 and she’s happy!

I can’t see? Someone shine a light over here?o_O

Woo Hoo!! Bingo! Changed out vacuum pump today and yep it was turning rather not freely and even the round gasket showed some crushing (see photo)...

So very interesting article and I’m gonna try it!! https://us.autologic.com/news/mini-cooper-vanos-timing-faults-caused-by-vacuum-pump

This weeks mini mod!! And yes mini needs a good cleaning!!

Here we go! So VVT both changed and running great for two days and all of a sudden check engine light again! Weird thing it’s running good and...

So update no walnut blasting because it’s base model just the the two VVT solenoids changed and everything else checks out pickup is tomorrow and...

It’s a sleeper R56 base hatchback ~~

So I dropped off the R56 tonight to have a scope tomorrow and maybe the walnut blast and the 2 VVT solenoids changed out and we will see about the...

Ok here is this weeks Mini Mods New Stainless Steel sill plates

Question for anyone my R56 I’ve been using 93 octane is that overkill or is 89 or 87 recommended?

Kewl I’ll definitely look into doing that while I’m updating the solenoids

Love it!!

Tuesday next week I’m doing the two VVT solenoids because I threw another code again and everything else is good and I’m thinking that 119k it’s...

Well little MINI MODS I’m at it again! Brand new cowl and wipers and also new led mini valet lights and side kick panels and carbon fiber handles~~~

296A code could be due to a jumped timing tooth or out of time just a thought ~ good luck and MINI wishes!!

Oh boy new Torchbeam T2 H13 with 12k Cool White LEDs Lumens very very bright and new OEM headlights from CARid and canbus resistors for anti...

Update so sensor changed rock auto $67 and changed and seems so far so good and code clear and no erratic idling and take offs are Thunderbirds Go!