My ‘15 Countryman (R60) cooper S (N18) needed a new PCV so I got a replacement cover. Everything came off fine but the new valve cover won’t go back on. There’s a fuel line on the back right that gets in the way of lining it up correct to align with the engine. I tried undoing this line but it doesn’t move much. Any pointers on how to get space to get the valve cover back on? Also do the metal coil sleeves need to be put in the valve cover before assembly or can that be done after the cover is on? Any help really appreciated! Alan.
Thanks. Alas the forum article on the R60's valve cover doesn't have the same fuel line positioning as my car. Perhaps a countryman difference?
Sorry, it wasn't easy to capture in a picture because it wasn't fitting under the cover. I found the problem in the end, so I'll summarize here in case others see it. Essentially the new valve cover was 1-2mm too long between the right side of the cover (hoist O hook end) and the pickup on the underside of the cover. This meant the cover couldn't sit down because the pickup (to the PCV valve?) was just touching the camshaft lobes. I noticed that the rim of the valve cover was a little thicker than the factory one, so filed it done a little and bingo it slid into place.
Glad you were able to solve your problem and appreciate that you updated us on how you were able to do it.