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  1. genik

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    #19 genik, Jun 30, 2013
    Well my mini has issues
    1. main issue is finding what could be the problem for oil burning and how to fix this?
    2. second issue -that appeared a year ago and was fixed- was the loss of overboost at 4000rpm. It was fixed by replacing a faulty map sensor. now i felt again that loss of power but it is not constant, it comes and goes, who know maybe it could be the second map sensor coming to its lifetime end or might it be something else?
     
  2. MCS02

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    #20 MCS02, Jul 1, 2013
    Have you checked to see if its throwing any codes. Never run a turbo car hard and shut it off with out giving the turbo time to cool and stabilize. I would let it idle fore about 2 min before turning off the motor. Also change the oil often.
     
  3. Austinsynthetics

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    #21 Austinsynthetics, Jul 1, 2013
    Genik,

    I can feel your pain in many ways! Should I buy a manual, why am I losing oil, etc.

    I must first say that I can't agree more with everyone leaning you toward the Bentley Manual....second to none!!! It even has schematic after schematic for the electrical system. I am new to Minis and because of the manual and input from the great subscribers here....I was able to replace my head due to a burnt valve. She runs better than she ever has!!!

    A question about your burning oil....are you burning it, or losing it?

    Take care!
     
  4. genik

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    #22 genik, Jul 1, 2013
    Thanx Austinsynthetics, but how can i check to find which of the two?
     
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    #23 Dave.0, Jul 1, 2013
    To see if you are losing oil put a large sheet of cardboard under you car when you park at home and work. When you move your car look for oil on the cardboard. You can also get under the car and look for oil leaks.:idea:

    If it is not leaking you are burning it.:nonod:
     
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    #24 Minidave, Jul 1, 2013
    People need to stop perpetuating this myth, it was more true in the 1980's but has no relationship tp modern turbo motors, wehich are water cooled. In the case of the MINI, there's even an electric pump that circulates coolant thru the turbo after shutsown, there is no reason to idle a turbo engined MINI before shutdown.

    Now to the OP, what year car are you working on?
     
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    #25 Crashton, Jul 1, 2013
    As far as the myth goes, under normal conditions I agree with you. If you've been flogging it I sure would let it idle for a bit. Just my .02. Half a myth?
     
  8. genik

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    #26 genik, Jul 1, 2013
    Ive check it underneath, there is no leak, just a very minor one at the gasket, but no signs of any oil dripping down!
     

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    #28 genik, Jul 2, 2013
    1. what is that blaster you say?
    2. how is it used?
    3. the intake manifold is the valve cover?
    4. when the intake manifold is opened and closed back again do i need to purchase a new crankcase for it, or can i use the old one?
     
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    #30 genik, Jul 3, 2013
    What do you mean by saying that "Mini has changed their oil change intervals"?
     
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    #31 MCS02, Jul 3, 2013
    Get the Bentley manual it is very informative. But perhaps the best thing you can do is take your Mini to a good shop and have them check your mini over. Then they can make recommendations. After that you can decide what to have them do and what you would like to do yourself. :Thumbsup:
     
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