2nd Gen R56 Cooper S R56 S "Massive Oil Leak Potential"

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  1. Metalman

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    #1 Metalman, Nov 4, 2010
    Saw this over on MU and hope it's OK to post here Nathan?

    Apparently (maybe) some of the R56 S that have had the "Cold Start" issue addressed are finding the bolt that holds the hydraulic oil "Chain Tensioner" is walking out of the threaded hole in the head, causing massive oil leaks.

    It may be isolated to one area of the country, which leads one to believe it might be due to the dealership doing the repair???? Maybe wrong torque or lack of threadlocker??

    Hey MINI........ Oil gauge would sure be nice???

    Be aware........

    [ame=http://www.motoringunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20239]R56S owners, check your tensioner! - motoring|underground[/ame]
     
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    #2 CHKMINI, Nov 4, 2010
    Other than checking to see if you have oil leaking on your garage floor, what other methods are there to check for this?
     
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    #3 Metalman, Nov 4, 2010
    Couldn't tell from the thread if the cases brought in with the wreckers if they were caught in time or if the engine seized up for lack of oil.

    I believe there's an oil pressure switch on the R56 engine. When the indicator comes on, I'd suggest shutting off the engine as soon as it's safe to do so.:cryin:
     
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    #4 Justa Jim, Nov 4, 2010
    Ahhhhhhhh, the joys of owning a justa never cease. :cornut:

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    #5 Metalman, Nov 4, 2010
    :prrr:
     
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    #6 CHKMINI, Nov 4, 2010
    yeh...:prrr::prrr:
     
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    #7 Justa Jim, Nov 4, 2010
    You guys can go faster, but I can pass go (the repair shop) and collect (not spend) $200.00. . :lol:

    Jim
     
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    #8 Metalman, Nov 4, 2010
    Heh Heh Heh.......

    Hey Jim......Get one of these and you can play with the big dogs:D

    Fake Turbo Sound Tip by TurboTip Performance Parts
     
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    #11 Justa Jim, Nov 4, 2010
    Good move. I think I picked up 275.6 hp with my G-Force chip. :Thumbsup:

    Jim
     
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    #12 Rally, Nov 4, 2010
    Haha seriously. I'm so happy I didn't get an S :lol:

    Melting scoops, clogged fuel lines, totaled engines, leaking tensioners...
     
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    #13 Crashton, Nov 4, 2010
    Jim- Just buy a 15% pulley & stick in the glove box. Tubos are only good for cooking roadkill on the engine. Although it does make it taste like French food. :lol:
     
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    #14 TGS91, Nov 4, 2010
    :prrr::prrr::prrr:
     
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    #15 ScottinBend, Nov 4, 2010
    :lol::lol::lol:

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    #16 Tron Chief, Nov 4, 2010
    Install a Marshall's gauge or two

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    or three

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    ah shucks make it 4.....

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    #17 YesIFit, Nov 5, 2010
    ... all fixed under warranty. :cornut:
     
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    #18 iwashmycar, Nov 5, 2010
    Im still waiting for someone to point out exacly where to check on the pics i put up over there
     
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    #19 Rally, Nov 5, 2010
    Might be better off asking on MU as I don't think he checks here.
     
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    #20 iwashmycar, Nov 5, 2010
    Yeah I think he just hasnt revisited the thread yet
     
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