2nd Gen R55 Clubman Most liked posts in thread: Help please

Is it getting fuel? I would check the valve on the fuel rail and see if a bit of fuel squirts out the end to make sure it is getting to the engine.

Have spark plugs ever been replaced? If not it might be about time and that might help.

 

How long have you had the car? Have you noticed any decrease in gas mileage or loss of power prior to it stalling?

The engines from that generation have a know issue with carbon build-up on the valves. It can cause the symptoms you're having now.

I had a thread about this very thing many years back. I don't know if it's still in the forum though.

 

I'd recommend taking it to a good MINI mechanic that knows these cars for a diagnosis. Don't throw parts & money at your car hoping something will stick.

I thought the HPFP (high pressure fuel pump) was problematic on those cars. That is just a guess.

 

Good Call. I forgot about the HPFP. Mine was replaced during regular maintenance and I never had an issue.

 

Take it to a mechanic?? What is this world coming to, now is the time to dive on in and learn about your mini.

Once you tear it apart and can't put it back together then it's time to go to a mechanic.

 

The days of diving in without much knowledge & having a good outcome are past us I'm afraid. The French engines MIN I used are a complex affair to be sure. As I get older I learn my limitations & act accordingly. Please feel free to throw your money where you like. Hey how about throwing some my way? :smilewinkgrin:

 

But then you could have a new HPFP, fuel pump, fuel filter, spark plugs, ignition coil and still have a non-running car and an empty wallet. Doesn't that sound better than having someone qualified look at it?

Did I mention bloody knuckles???