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  1. Goldsmithy

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    #2 Goldsmithy, Feb 23, 2019
    Welcome to M/A Steven. A little more information would be helpful. Mileage for one. Do you have any previous service records? The more you tell us, the better we can help you. And, pic's are always appreciated. :)
     
  2. Dave.0

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    #6 Dave.0, Feb 24, 2019
    Post pictures of your whole car so we know what we are dealing with. We don’t really need shots of the underside, just pictures from the top of the motor and car.

    Where are you located? USA ?
     
  3. Steven Horne

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    #3 Steven Horne, Feb 23, 2019
    Thanks for replying.

    It’s done 85k and only a couple of stamps in the book from a few years ago.

    It runs well but needs oil more frequently.

    No visible signs of oil, would I have to get underneath it to take useful photos?

    Cheers
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    #4 wmwny, Feb 23, 2019
    Welcome to M/A, Stephen! My MINIs are all Gen 1s so I cannot be of help here. Even so, there are a lot of guys here who have the experience with Gen 2s and hopefully can be far more helpful than I.

    Good Luck and welcome again!
     
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    #5 MCS02, Feb 23, 2019
    Is it a Cooper S?
    If so these are signs of posable carbon build up on the intake valves. The S has an N14 engine that is direct injection. Because the gas is injected directly into the cylinder It does not keep then intake valves clean from the oil vapor from the PVC system. Once it starts to build up in the valves the engine starts to run rich due to decreased air flow causing ruff idling/running and oil consumption goes up. This is fixed by having the intake Walnut blasted around 50,000 miles. This can cost anywhere from $300-$800. If the car does have carbon build up in the intake and you don't address it you will destroy the motor.

    If the car is a non S just a Cooper none of that applies. If you don't do your own work and need to find a shop close to you that knows how to work on MINIs someone here may be able to help.

    Welcome to MA.