2nd Gen R55 Clubman Most liked posts in thread: I cannot save her, Jim...

  1. Tall Mini

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    #2 Tall Mini, Jan 12, 2015
    Sorry... realized I posted in the wrong section (damn re-noobs)
     
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    #3 wmwny, Jan 12, 2015
    Whatever...we are just happy to have you in M/A! Welcome, and good luck!:Thumbsup:
     
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    #4 Metalman, Jan 12, 2015
    Well.... If it is the carbon issue (and it probably is with that mileage), the general cost to do the "Walnut Blast" is around $300 to $500.... And the head doesn't need to be pulled for the walnut method...

    Have the dealer do a vin check and hopefully they can tell you what has been done to the MINI....

    The mileage has gone past the extended warranty on the HPFP, which can be expensive...

    Get the updated cam chain tensioner.... MINI went through 3 iterations.... If the vin check shows it hasn't been replaced.... OEM part cost is around $45.00, so not too expensive.... Easy to replace yourself...

    I'd evaluate the clutch at that mileage.... The dealer charges a bit for that work...

    For $3,800, I would think you have room to play with...