![]() If you are looking for certified MINI technicians in Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, or Hollywood call The Haus and speak to one of our pros and schedule an appointment. I suspect that some of the bolts in my timing cover to engine plate are incorrect, as some of the ones that dont go into the block cant be tightened, leading to an oil leak. Either way the dealer will charge you around $1000 to replace this part, at The Haus we can perform the same repair using original equipment manufacturer part for around 1/2 the price, and we give you the same 2 year/24,000 mile warranty on parts & labor as the local dealers. of 2 - Timing Cover Bolts - posted in Problems, Questions and Technical: Hi all, I am hoping one of you knowledgeable souls can help me out with an odd query on my 998 A plus. These kits replace the steel front plate and the standard pressed steel cover which is prone to leaks. Available with or without a cleanable breather and timing gear access plate. If you have a base model it is only covered 4 years or 50,000 miles. VAT) RetroSport alloy billet timing cover kit for the classic Mini. COUNTERSUNK SCREW FRONT PLATE FOR DUPLEX. If you are lucky enough to have the S version the dealer will cover the vacuum pump under the California Emission Warranty which is 7 years or 70,000 miles, whichever comes first. Mini spares have a wide range of classic Mini engine, block, timing available in stock to order online. Both Cooper and Cooper S models are equipped with these. Another common leak on 2nd gen MINI is brake booster vacuum pump which is located on left side top of engine (driver side of cylinder head). We recommend that if you have the turbo feed pipe leak, that you address it as soon as possible. This is a very real hazard and cause cause serious damage to your vehicle. There is potential for fire hazard if the oil that sprays on to the turbo/manifold is ignited. ![]() ![]() The exhaust can reach temperatures upwards of 1,000 degrees, and here is where the danger lies. The turbo charger is bolted to/part of the exhaust manifold, and here is where the danger part comes in, when the turbo pipe leaks it sprays oil on to the exhaust manifold. If you have an S model the turbo oil feed pipe is a very common leak and can be dangerous if not repaired. This timing cover oil seal aslo has a different shaped lip to discourage oil leaks and will fit all A series engines. The valve cover gasket on these tend to leak, just like first gen MINI. On the 2nd generation MINI (R55,R56,& R57) there are also several common oil leaks. ![]()
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