Engine Drivetrain 1st Gen Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: P0301 Driving Me Nuts

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  1. ScottinBend

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    #2 ScottinBend, May 7, 2010
    dang......and I would have guessed the injectors too.
     
  2. BThayer23

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    #3 BThayer23, May 7, 2010
    Is it worth hooking up to a GT1 to see if any other sensors stored a fault?
     
  3. mike@MynesTuned

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    #4 mike@MynesTuned, May 7, 2010
    If you have access to a GT1 or Autologic, clear the fault codes // turn ignition off // leave it OFF for 5 minutes. Give that a try...
     
  4. Dr Obnxs

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    #5 Dr Obnxs, May 7, 2010
    I fear...

    that you've got a small head gasket leak... Low revs it's got time to leak down so it won't fire, higher speeds it doesn't. Anyway, this sucks for sure as it seems that it's based on the cylinder location, not the plug or injector location. That means rings, valves, cylinder.....

    Matt
     
  5. Nathan

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    #6 Nathan, May 13, 2010
    Have it in shop as we speak. For those that wanted me to check all 4 plugs, I did, no change. A compression and leak down test reveals there are issues with Cyl 1. Squirting a bit of oil in cyl and checking compression brings the level back up. Possibly rings or a bad piston is the diagnosis. Will go back next week when I have arranged a loaner.

    Now to put it all back together for now.
     
  6. Nathan

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    #7 Nathan, May 13, 2010
    Have it in shop as we speak. For those that wanted me to check all 4 plugs, I did, no change. A compression and leak down test reveals there are issues with Cyl 1. Squirting a bit of oil in cyl and checking compression brings the level back up. Possibly rings or a bad piston is the diagnosis. Will go back next week when I have arranged a loaner.

    Now to put it all back together for now.
     
  7. BlimeyCabrio

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    #8 BlimeyCabrio, May 13, 2010
    Ouch.
     
  8. TGS91

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    #9 TGS91, May 13, 2010
    Drag
     
  9. Nathan

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    #10 Nathan, May 13, 2010
    Yeah, I agree.

    However, I did this. I'm the one that created the "beast". I also knew full well from doing this sort of thing with other cars there would be issues.
     
  10. lotsie

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    #11 lotsie, May 13, 2010
    Good attitude:Thumbsup:

    Mark
     
  11. BlimeyCabrio

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    #12 BlimeyCabrio, May 14, 2010
    Yeah... Blimey isn't as extreme as the Gnat... but I know he'll never be fully trouble-free, either. Gotta pay to play.
     
  12. Camaro

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    #13 Camaro, May 14, 2010
    Nathan here recently I melted a bit of my #1 piston and my car sounded like a subaru running on 3 cylinders when #1 plug was all fouled up with oil. My car is currently at Hubies shop getting rebuilt with all sorts of fun goodies

    Stage3a head
    hubie cam
    JE pistons
    mynes header
    custom exhaust
    CM fly
    CM FX400
    OS Giken LSD
     
  13. Nathan

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    #14 Nathan, May 19, 2010
    This is becoming a little to common of a sight for me...

    Yes...this tow hook really does work as a toe hook.

    [​IMG]

    See ya soon...

    [​IMG]

    Next step is to run to MINI of Dallas to pick up parts..
    Head Gasket
    Intake Gasket
    Oil Pan Gasket
    Spark Plug Tube

    Already have Exhaust Gaskets on the shelf here thanks to PGT.

    And lastly the new piston assemblies arrived yesterday. Thank you again to the very generous person that sent them.

    Will update this thread with progress and pictures of the damage.
     
  14. TGS91

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    #15 TGS91, May 19, 2010
    Like the name of the tow co...."tow jam"

    Sorry for your troubles but as you have obeserved and Paul has so succinctly put it "you gotta pay to play'
     
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    #16 YesIFit, May 19, 2010
    Ugh ... sorry Nathan.
     
  16. BlimeyCabrio

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    #17 BlimeyCabrio, May 19, 2010
    I have a couple of sets of flatbed pics, too. Not something you ever like to see. Hope the Gnat gets well soon!
     
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    #18 YesIFit, May 19, 2010


    Why would you say that?

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  18. Nathan

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    #19 Nathan, May 19, 2010
    Don't forget....

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  19. Metalman

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    #20 Metalman, May 19, 2010
    Looks like........ No, sounds like your neighborhood is going to be nice and quiet for a while. Should make your next door "biddies" happy.

    Good luck and speedy recovery.:Thumbsup:
     
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    #21 Nitrominis, May 19, 2010
    Investment recommendation:

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    :idea:
     
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