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  1. Dave.0

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    #16528 Dave.0, Nov 28, 2018
    The N14 is a crap motor and BMW knows it.

    I don’t think anyone was specifically saying “you” neglected it but it is a main reason they fail plus the crap (untested) design.

    Like you said, your dealership screwed up a warranty repair.
     
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    #16530 Crashton, Nov 28, 2018
    If one treats a MINI like a Honda appliance they are going to be in a world of hurt.:Dead: That goes for any generation of Mini-MINI ever made.

    I don't mean you J Free....
     
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    #16533 Goldsmithy, Nov 28, 2018
    I think that the dealer fixed a symptom of the problem and not the root cause. Burned valves don't happen overnight. I really hope that you have a good dealer that will warranty this work. If I am not mistaken, the warranty on work is 2 yrs on parts and labor. Keep us posted. I would be very interested in 'why' this valve burned if that's the problem.
     
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    #16534 MCS02, Nov 28, 2018
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    Man you guys a harsh on the N14! They do take more attention then the R53 engine true. The PVC system is the main problem with them.

    If your car is burning valves that fast something is wrong that the dealer should be looking into. I hope they are doing this under warranty.

    My R58 JCW has 57k on it I have replaced the timing chain, I could have gotten away with just doing the tensioner but for peace of mind I did both. The previous owner had it walnut blasted. So far it has been fine.

    Thank of it like the old adage "Attack the ambush" Since the car is back in the shop just go a head and through a big valve head in it, Pistons, bigger injectors, Meth and a tune by RMW. Problem solved. :D
     
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    #16535 MCS02, Nov 28, 2018
    :Wtf::Devilish::D:D:D
     
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    #16538 Qik, Nov 29, 2018
    Speaking of trouble free trip to the Dragon, did you ever get a different expansion tank?
     
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    #16541 Goldsmithy, Nov 29, 2018
    What 'tune' did you have? I am not an expert but I have read of a lot of tunes hurting engins. Keep us posted. I wish you a lot of luck with this problem.
     
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    #16543 MCS02, Nov 29, 2018
    If a tune is done wrong it could burn valves. But twice that fast? I would think it would take a piston with it too. I can't help but wonder if the dealer did the job right or cut corners. Like @Goldsmithy said what tune do you have, also what other mods do you have?
     
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    #16545 Qik, Nov 29, 2018
    That's the one I'm talking about, I remember Colin is the one who noticed that under load the engine was bumping into the coil/plug boot and something was shorting out. Just wondered if you put a smaller one on since the Dragon this year.
     
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    #16551 J Free, Nov 30, 2018
    Yeah, hilarious....

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    #16552 Qik, Dec 3, 2018
    Filled her up on the way to the city this AM. Got to whiteness an attempted car jacking of a new Infinity coupe, complete with a pistol in hand and everything. Luckily the lady was smart and locked her doors when filling up. The would be robber got back into the car he got out of and they took off quietly. Was kinda insane to see, I just stood there staring at him. Then I grabbed my fob out the car and locked my doors :)
     
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    #16554 MCS02, Dec 3, 2018
    @J Free have they said what the problem was this time yet?
     
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    #16558 beken, Dec 3, 2018
    Engine mount number 3 has leaked. They seem to last 4 to 5 years. Good thing they are not all that expensive.

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    #16560 Crashton, Dec 3, 2018
    I had a couple of those replaced on my R53. Figured it was just part of the cost of having such a fun car.
     
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    #16562 wmwny, Dec 3, 2018
    Teddy, I have a set of aluminum diamond floor plates that I don'f use anymore. They are yours if you don't already have some.
     
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    #16566 minsanity, Dec 6, 2018
    No Geno's nor Pat's?

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    #16567 Dave.0, Dec 6, 2018

    Thoese are tourist cheesestakes that are covered with Cheese wiz and meat is like dog food.Yuk.

    Real cheesesteaks are made a Tony Luke’s, Jim’s and other much better places.
     
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    #16568 minsanity, Dec 6, 2018
    Haha...so true!!!

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    #16569 J Free, Dec 6, 2018
    What they're telling me is that they put a scope in there and the #3 cylinder is filled with oil. They suggest probably broken rings and/or damaged cylinder wall. No sign of valve problems, although impossible to 100% confirm any of this without pulling the head I suppose.
     
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    #16570 00Mini, Dec 6, 2018
    At least you now have a good idea of what the problem is or has been.
     
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