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  1. wmwny

    wmwny Well-Known Member

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    #2 wmwny, Jan 13, 2017
    Welcome to M/A! :Thumbsup:

    My MINIs are all Gen 1, so I have no answer to your question, plus I live in Ohio. However, we have plenty of Gen 2 owners and at least one in the Dallas area, whom I know will try to advise you. Good luck!
     
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    #3 00Mini, Jan 13, 2017
    Welcome to Motoring Alliance !! We have folks who hail from that part of country who should be able to give you some helpful information shortly.
     
  3. caseydog

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    #4 caseydog, Jan 13, 2017
    Welcome. I live in Dallas, but have used the local Dealership, Sewell MINI of Plano, for almost all of my work, and have been very happy with them. I don't have first hand experience with any independent MINI specialty shops.

    I do have a lot of Experience with RAC Performance, which works on European brands, but are not a MINI shop. The owners are friends and business colleagues of mine. http://www.racperformance.com/service-request/

    I wish I could be of more assistance.

    CD
     
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    #6 caseydog, Jan 14, 2017
    Of those on the list, I only know about AutoScope. The owner there is also a friend of mine. He is a big BMW guy, so his shop should handle MINIs.

    CD
     
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    #7 MCS02, Jan 14, 2017
    Welcome to MA!
     
  7. Nathan

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    #8 Nathan, Jan 14, 2017
    Check out MetroplexMINI.org for local shop recommendations.
     
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    #9 00cyclone, Jan 19, 2017
    Thanks all for the help locating a good DFW shop to help with this. 2008 Clubman 1.6, Compression check cylinders 1-4: 210psi, 210psi, 210psi, 35psi.
    Pulled the valve cover to find #4 inboard exhaust valve stuck and had allowed the follower to jump off. So the head has to come off.
     
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    #10 wjosh45, Jan 25, 2017
    Sorry to hear that.. at least you found a good shop and answer...


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