1st Gen R53 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Crankshaft seal

  1. Tüls

    Tüls New Member

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    #2 Tüls, May 5, 2009
    Sure.. it happens.
     
  2. GrAy RaVeN

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    #3 GrAy RaVeN, May 14, 2009
    Which side has to be replaced on yours ?

    My MB seal on the pully side is slightly seeping as is my oil pan gasket...:rolleyes5: ( @ 73,000 miles)
     
  3. Nathan

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    #4 Nathan, May 14, 2009
    I had the crank seal replaced at 34K.
     
  4. fastautoxmini

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    #5 fastautoxmini, May 14, 2009
    The seal on the left side of the motor. I have 44k on an R53.
     
  5. GrAy RaVeN

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    #6 GrAy RaVeN, May 14, 2009

    :eek6:

    Gotta be an issue for at least a TSB ? From reading all the posts on this problem in last 12 months, it's a 1 Gen MINI MBS Pandemic.......
     
  6. BlimeyCabrio

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    #7 BlimeyCabrio, May 15, 2009
    Just curious - what's the clear liquid?
     
  7. Way Motor Works

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    #8 Way Motor Works, May 20, 2009
    I've only replaced a couple and one was in 02 when I worked at the dealer. I don't consider it to be a common failure. See more oil pan gaskets than anything.