2nd Gen R56 Cooper Most liked posts in thread: Need Help 2008 Mini Orange Valve Cover Seal

  1. MCS02

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    #3 MCS02, Jun 28, 2013
    That's a thing-a-ma-bob! Everyone knows that. It attaches to the thing-a-ma-jeg. :D
    Sorry I'm a R53 guy so I'm as much help as Jason. But we have some great sponsors.just check in the sponsor section. I have used Detroit Tuned they are always helpful just give them a call.
     
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    #4 JeffreyC, Jun 29, 2013
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    #6 05r50, Jun 29, 2013
    I just replaced my valve cover and my understanding is that it is not serviceable. You have to replace it all. (However, I cannot prove it).

    If you need a valve cover, check sewellparts.com. They are having a 20% off sale. I have bought a lot of stuff from them and even with shipping it is cheaper than the local dealer some times.

    Also, my dealer has matched prices before on OEM parts. I just take in a printout of what the price is and ask them to match it. Never hurts to ask.
     
  4. Jason Montague

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    #2 Jason Montague, Jun 27, 2013
    :cornut: Welcome to MA. No help here but a mechanically inclined MINIac should be along shortly. Another place to check while you're waiting is Realoem Parts. They have diagrams and names. Good Luck.:Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
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    #5 Austinsynthetics, Jun 29, 2013
    I am almost positive that specific piece is a non-replaceable component. Pretty sure a new valve cover is in order....unfortunately! I found mine on EBay for about 75$ less than dealer pricing.... just need to search.

    Here is one that I bought..... a dealer. [ame=http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-Cooper-S-And-JCW-2007-2010-R55-R56-R57-Cylinder-Head-Cover-New-OEM-/221245748018?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACooper%7CSubmodel%3AS&hash=item3383463332&vxp=mtr]Mini Cooper s and JCW 2007 2010 R55 R56 R57 Cylinder Head Cover New | eBay[/ame]
     
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    #7 Minidave, Jun 29, 2013
    Yes, so far anyway you'll need to replace the whole cover, but be sure you get the newer updated one.
     
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    #8 Way Motor Works, Jun 29, 2013
    Sorry but you can't buy those parts individually as they are not available.

    We can sell and ship you one no problem. Just contact our shop on Monday.