2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: How many Sensors?

Short answer: Lots and all over.


I would suggest getting a service manual.

 

Bentley manual is worth the money.

 

:cornut: With a Bentley Manual, you have ALL needed info at your finger tips. Problem diagnosis, what to do, all of the disassembly/reassembly in correct order, a wealth of info such that an apprentice mechanic like me can fix my MINI correctly. It tells you what tools and alerts you to when another pair of hands is needed. You want to work on your own MINI, get a Bentley Manual and the job will be done correctly the first time.

Jason

 

:cornut: THREAD JACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This explains MA's popularity/success. MINIacs racing to be the first to offer the correct info as opposed to other sites racing to be the first to Troll for people to Flame.

Back to the thread

Jason

 

:cornut: No they want you to buy the manual. As DaveO. said- tell us your concerns and we'll be happy to help. DaveO. has a wealth of knowledge as well as many others around here.

Jason

 

Genik,

I didn't see how many miles you have on your car.....but mine now has 69,000 miles.

Any moisture around your valve cover gasket? Could be losing it from here. If not.....

I was experiencing the same thing..... and if you haven't looked yet, I would expect to see large amounts of carbon buildup in your intake ports. Some of the "real" mechanics I'm sure have additional input, but to identify that as a problem you'll see intermittent puffs of black smoke while driving. The other method, but is more intensive, is to remove the intake manifold and look at the valves.

If you have carbon build up....there is a great write-up on how to build your own walnut blaster, to blast your own valves. TRUST me it's a real pain doing it manually....without the blaster. Spend about $65 and you're ready to blast away. Following the guidance given here on MA, it takes only a few hours and saves you about $1500 from a dealer.

It may help with your oil consumption.

 

It used to be every 15k or something silly like that but they changed it to 10k (I think) because of oil sludge and other things.

Note: This is only from my readings on M/A and I have no firsthand experience with these issues because .......






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I have a 1st Gen R53 and these are 2nd Gen problems. :lol::devil:

 

The MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman (R55, R56, R57) 2007-2011 Service Manual is a comprehensive source of service information and specifications for MINI Cooper models from 2007 to 2011 (also known as the Mk II). The aim throughout this manual has been simplicity, clarity and completeness, with practical explanations, step-by-step procedures and accurate specifications.


MINI Cooper (R55, R56, R57) Service Manual: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011: Bentley Publishers: 9780837616711: Amazon.com: Books

 

:cornut: Yes there are 2 different manuals. the 1st for the R50/52/53 and the 2nd for the R55/56/57.

Jason

 

I would recommend that you contact Bentley directly for that information.

Bentley Publishers Home  -  Bentley Publishers - Repair Manuals and Automotive Books

Customer Service:
1.617.547.4170 (International)

9.00am - 5.30pm Mon - Thurs (US Eastern Time)
9.00am - 5.00pm Friday

 

Yup that is the Bible of your car. If you buy it and read it you can almost fix anything with the correct tools.

 

What concerns?

 

:cornut: I just went and did a search and couldn't find foreign language Bentley MINI Manuals but I'm sure that they are available on European or other foreign sites. We had some UK MINIacs that used to show up and could probably help you but I can't them in the forums.

Jason

 

They have an online form you can fill out.

Feedback  -  Bentley Publishers - Repair Manuals and Automotive Books

Ask your questions there. I'd imagine they will get back to you.

Alternatively, go to your dealer and ask them if you can buy, borrow, beg or steal the MINI ETK. It comes in many languages. I have a sneaking suspicion they will say no.