How to fix a first generation MINI oil filter housing leak. A little hard to see the bolts but I show you the whole process step by step. Buy the gasket here: amzn.to/1ba0jlN Mod MINI's Tools: amzn.to/2QEMznK Gen 1 MINI Cooper Parts: amzn.to/2AMemOk Mod MINI Tip jar: www.fundly.com/mod-mini-tip-jar See all the Mod MINI Videos on my channel: kzread.info

@RAM77511

5 жыл бұрын

Mod MINI hello Can this be the same process for removing it from an r53 manual transmission mini copper S ?

Thanks very much for the video. Did this job today and found that if you remove the fan for the power steering pump, you can get to the bottom housing bolt very easily.

Mod Mini. It took about three weeks but the car is finally off the jack stands and drives like dream. What initially was going to just be a servicing of the supercharger turned into the following: Oil Pan gasket, Water pump, thermostat and housing, shifting cable replacement, Fuel Filter swap, lower motor mount, new bypass valve, crank position sensor o-ring, and a couple of radiator hoses. CV axle is happening soon since it's totally shot, but thanks to your videos and replies to questions I've got the confidence to do the job. Thanks again for all of your help. It's been invaluable.

@ModMINI

9 жыл бұрын

Christopher Gale Glad the videos have been helpful!

@giovanniraduso6462

7 жыл бұрын

Chris Gale Ucci. 3000

@ModMINI

7 жыл бұрын

Just coolant, but oil from the filter and cylinder head galleries will spill everywhere when the housing is removed. But no need to drain engine oil.

@eww8048

4 жыл бұрын

I'm doing almost the exact same right now. Started with a bad water pump, now it's supercharger service, oil cooler replacement, new hoses, new thermostat and coolant temperature sensor. @modmini is saving me some serious cash right now!

thanks for the help. one thing I did to help this replacement was take off the filter itself. once that was out of the way I could get the last bolt that's directly under it from the top.

I found that you can easily access the bottom bolt near the green connector from the bottom if you remove the power steering fan you can put a ratchet through there and take off the bolt. It may or may not help someone. Lol

Every video you make is simply fantastic! Very informative. I don't even own a Mini yet but have been shopping for a first gen R53 and watching your videos have shown me all the things to look for as well as how to fix the common things that go wrong with these cars. Thank you for what you're doing and sharing it with the world.

Another great instructional video for us Gen 1 fanatics.

I changed my oil filter housing gasket today in my 2007 R52. Followed your video. One tip...the bottom bolt of the oilf filter housing...I was able to get access by removing the fan under my mini. 2 bolts and bam...bottom bolt to the oil filter housing was right there. Thank you for your videos.

Perfect video, just replaced on my R53. With the manual transmission and the coolant lines for the oil cooler, plenty of room to see and replace the seal when I unbolted it. I thought it might be more of a pain. Definitely should have done when I replaced the clutch. Thanks!

This is an excellent video! Thank you for making the effort to show how to remove the oil filter housing. One tip I'd like to share that has helped me on different jobs when I have to thread bolts in difficult spaces while aligning components. I make "guide dowels". I start by using two or three bolts of the same pitch/diameter etc as the original bolts. I cut off the hex-head and use a hacksaw to make "screwdriver" slot on one end. I then screw this "guide dowel" into the block. With the hex-head removed, I can easily guide the component over the dowel and flush against the block, and if necessary also screwing a nut down over the guide dowel to keep the component from shifting. Then I can more easily screw in the other original bolts. Finally, I unscrew the guide dowel, and replace it with the last original bolt. I have used this trick on Lexus and Toyota axle-shafts with great success.

Thanks for all of this. Couldn’t have built my lifted Mini without you.

I just watched this and successfully replaced mine! Much thanks to you!!!! Total cost, 10 bucks!

Your repair videos are an absolute life saver! My mini needed a bunch of work. Oil pan gasket, crank position sensor O-Ring, oil filter housing gasket, passenger CV axle, upper engine mount, and lower engine brace.

Yet another great informative video *****, I guess this gets added to my punch list of items to replace while I have her torn down lol. I can't wait to see my baby as clean as most of the cars you work on! (poor girl has small leaks from every gasket it seems) Keep the vids coming bud, they are massive help to all your loyal followers!

I soooo appreciate your videos! My R52 with JCW kit is driving like a dream, but it's so assuring to know what goes wrong in other people's MINI's, and how to fix it. I'll be more prepared if that time comes to my ride. Thank you so much!

Great video! I am an professional mechanic (aircraft) so pretty handy but new to the mini and found the video made the job real easy.

Great video easy and straight forward and I manage to get all 3 of the bolts from the top result thanks again 👍

Just did this job. With the oil filter removed it's fairly easy to access all three bolts from above. I would suggest changing this gasket while you're doing an oil change.

@ModMINI

4 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

Did valve cover gasket yesterday. Very simple but difficult. I'll see if I can stop there or proceed with filter & pan gaskets. Your videos are great! I've had three 02-06 S mini's, as you well know the actual job of most everything is the easy part. It's getting there!!! That's the problem. 😁

today thanks to you I managed to change the seal! thank you so much!!!

Just did this repair. Took just under 3 hours. It was exactly as you describe. Could not get the torque wrench on the third bolt, so tightened it as hard as I could with a short wrench. Of course, I had previously replaced both rear freeze plugs without removing the header, so I had some experience working in the back of the motor.

Great info and comments, i didnt think of removing heat shield or ps pump fan but i will. I might akso add to remove the right tire and degrease everything before u start and again after u finish, (u can define a leak location better with a clean engine) also with tire off its much easier to see and do everything

great video but i just undid the manifold and moved it to the side on cooper s with heater pipes.ex gasket £2.80 and made this job easier.i am working outside off of a pair of ramps so more i can do from above is a big help.like your videos and for people wanting to do their own work they are perfect.

Love the videos! I think I've watched most if not all of your MINI videos. It helped tremendously when I did my pulley swap.

Did this yesterday. Again your video was so helpful. I found that removal of the right axle made this a lot easier. Only took a few minutes (had experience from last year) With the axle gone, you can see the housing completely and all the bolts.

@ModMINI

8 жыл бұрын

+John Patton Yup super easy if you remove either the axle or the exhaust manifold. If you have small hands, you can work through the exhaust manifold using various length socket extensions, but if you know how to pull an axle that is the less frustrating way.

It is an absolute pleasure watching your videos. Your simple & effective explanations, leaves out any errors on my part when i follow your lead.

Nice strategy! I didn't try removing the oil filter housing until I had the subframe, axle, and starter out. I was replacing the clutch anyway but it's good to know this gasket can be replaced without removing anything else. I wasn't very careful when twisting off the heat exchanger (Cooper S manual) coolant hoses and crushed the coolant ports - they are very soft aluminum so at least it shouldn't be hard to make them round again with a dowel.

@ModMINI

9 жыл бұрын

Yue Fan Hello - Yes, that works. Unless you are replacing the hoses, there is no need to separate the housing from the hoses. Just back it off and let it hang there.

@yueibm

9 жыл бұрын

***** Words of experience haha. Though, I ended up taking the cooler off, too, to help better seal it to the oil filter housing with some Permatex The Right Stuff since those oil seals were very brittle also.

One video id love to see you do is how to change a R50 cooper/one fuel cap to a R53 fuel cap. Its a mod no one has written about and im sure im not the only one who wants to know :)

Mod Mini thanks for all the video tutorials - it's been my best help doing multiple maintenance on my R53 jcw Mini !- really appreciate it !

Thank you! You are a Mini Cooper God!!!

@Modmini te agradezco mucho todos los videos que subes , resuelven muchas dudas muchas gracias amigo, 🫂 estoy en el mismo trabajo con muchas ganas de terminar y pasearme con mi mini Cooper s r53 🎉🎉

Your tutorial videos are outstanding 👏 please keep them going you help me so much !!!!

Cheers mate. I have just this issue to be fixed. Watched a fair few of your videos. Nice camera work. You make it look too easy. My favorite is the engine removal speed run. :)

@ModMINI

4 жыл бұрын

After doing a few times, it's easiest if you remove either right axle or the exhaust manifold.

The true skills come with recording while working

Thanks very helpful, but my R52 2006 Cooper Cabrio in Australia didn't have the heat shield above the exhaust manifold and the one below it couldn't be pushed out of the way, so a bit more difficult.I managed to remove the 3 bolts with a 3/8'socket, ratchet & about 6"of extension. the biggest issue was replacing the 10 mm bolt on heat shield... it took more time than the rest of the task.

Great video, even if it is hard to see the bolts. Do you suggest doing this while changing the oil? Or will it not leak too much oil when you remove the housing? Thx!

@ModMINI

9 жыл бұрын

Jacob Brown It can be done any time. It only leaks a small amount of oil.

I just did this and I suggest pulling the entire housing out on a MCS. As you'll want to inspect the oil cooler for clogging. And change its 2 O rings. Also, its good practice to clean and resurface the machined triangle gasket surface on the engine block. Dealing with this over engineered monstrosity isn't something you want to do again. So just go the extra steps and rebuild it all properly. IMHO.

@ModMINI

9 жыл бұрын

Mike Spenard Thanks for the tips. Cleaning the block surface - yes, but how would you resurface it without pulling the block? I quick spray with some brake cleaner and maybe going over with a scraper should be more than sufficient for an oil sealing surface.

@mspenard603

9 жыл бұрын

***** Some 800 grit and a small sanding block. Then flush the whole thing off with carb cleaner. Same with the flat surface on the cooler that mates with O-rings (don't trust the manufacturing process to leave it nick free). Also, you'll want to order those 2 hoses with the MCS. Mine were either RTVd on or melted to the metal tubes because it ran hot (clogged cooler); not entirely sure; so be prepared to cut them off.

@mspenard603

9 жыл бұрын

***** Also, the whole thing fits thru the pass side wheel well. If you pre-assemble it with the gasket I suggest wrapping that surface in a mech wipe (tape it on) before you pass it thru that arch again. Otherwise it'll get nicked or dirty.

@I69Sk8er69I

6 жыл бұрын

I see you did more than our friend, moodmini. I have to replace my oil filter housing after breaking the drain back plug. My mini is an 04 R53 manual. What are the extra steps to remove? Please respond. It's 10° F if I'm lucky and have to do it outside sooner rather than later.

Super helpful video, changed the housing gasket to fix that leak. If you have an S model as worth changing the two orings between the filter housing and coolant system heat exchanger. Ended up going back to change those after but at least pretty easy

@jskeith11

5 жыл бұрын

John Milne was yours an S model? How was the oil filter housing gasket replacement for that? Enough room to get to it on the S model?

thank you for this video can you explain to me why automatic transmission don't have the coolant on the oil housing .

@ModMINI

9 жыл бұрын

Ghassan Kharbat I don't know. I think the heater core hoses are used to warm/cool the transmission fluid instead of engine fluid.

Love mini channel Thanks

what if i need to replace the whole housing. What would be the best way to get it out and then back in

Not sure if anybody reads these comments, but how much harder is it to go ahead and replace the oil filter housing while replacing the gasket? Is it much more involved than what is seen in this video?

Hey @Mod MINI, Great video and I have done this repair before thanks to you. A different question, as I think over time my filter housing has become stripped from oil changes and I need to replace the entire housing. Do you think you could pull the whole housing out from the top after undoing the bolts, of would you need to drop the whole subframe and do it that way from the bottom? It is an '03 Cooper S, so I will have the oil cooler on there. Thanks!

@BoulderMountainGuiding

Жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same thing. Were you able to get the whole housing out? I just purchased a whole new housing and would like to replace the whole thing. Thanks

@NotOfThisWolrd

Жыл бұрын

@@BoulderMountainGuiding Haven't tried yet, but I took a look this past weekend, and I don't think there is enough clearance. That being said, you may be able to get it out from the wheel well on passenger side. It not, likely will have to drop the subframe. Mod MINI has that laid out in his clutch replacement video.

@jesseramos8748

Жыл бұрын

@@NotOfThisWolrd bummer, I just dropped the sub frame last week and replace the clutch and oil pan. I knew I should’ve just changed it then and there.

What is the tighting torque for the three bolts holding the filter housing in place?

i am amazed you dont get your watch caught on stuff.

You're not able to do this from under the car? Seems like if you could access it from underneath, it would be a lot easier???

Where did you get those fender replacements so they're not that black/gray plastic?

what if the trunk won’t open with the emergency cable, & its just stuck? is it still possible to take off/put on the terminals or do anything battery related with the boot stuck closed?

How the flip do you make this look sos easy? I've been trying for 2 days to get at all the bolts. It is super frustrating! Thanks for the video, it IS helpful... 🙂

I just replaced my oil filter housing gasket and it almost killed me thanks for the video.

Hello I have question I live in Australia and own a cooper s R53 most like more street driving would you recommend putting on a external oil cooler

Is it the same gasket for both the R50 and the R53?

I’d like to see an explanation of how the unit works. It has coolant running around it and three in/out puts for oil. Mine, as I was re installing it, had an o ring that didn’t look to seal on anything. Now I’m worried about it.

So thankful for this channel!!!

I want to replace the cooler gaskets too. Do i have to drain the coolant to replace those? Can't find any videos on that.

Thank you so so much you make it look so easy👍👍🙏🙏

What a great video! My mini is a 2013 and can’t seem to be able to find a decent video how to do it. My set up is different...

@ModMINI

4 жыл бұрын

I will make one someday. You have to remove the (turbo) downpipe.

@iselili2

4 жыл бұрын

Mod MINI thank you! Mine is non turbo... do I still need to remove the down pipe. I would like to remove as little as humanly possible. Wishful thinking😜 thank you for the videos, they are the best on KZread 💙

Would it be a good idea to replace the oil pressure switch gasket while in there?

perfect DIY I used it on 03/19/16

this may be dumb question, but do you have to drain the engine oil before doing this?

Is this job same as the base model ?

I have a 04 Mini Cooper non S . I'm seeing oil in my coolest reservoir but no signs of a bad head gasket. No overheating, no bubbles in engine oil, no milkshake oil, no smoke at exhaust, no water at exhaust. Could a bad pill filter housing gasket allow for oil to enter my cooling system? Thanks guys! gasketat the

thank you very much for that video. my is an 05 mini cooper s. After I bought it I took to the dealer and they said the leak was from the oil pan but when I had a chance to check I notice what you said two of the bolts and the housing are very wet. Can I ask for a video for the inner ball join it is a pain in the neck to remove and nobody talks about it. It's all about outer ball join and bushings, thanks.

@ModMINI

9 жыл бұрын

+Norman Perez Inner ball joint requires removing axles or removing the subframe.

My car is missing the bottom shield bolt. I heard you say it is 10mm but what thread is it?

My service adviser is recommending replacing the oil filter housing after an inspection finding an oil leak on my niece's MCS. Does the housing really need to be replaced or do you recommend just doing the gasket replacement? The stealership quoted $1107.40 for this job which I plan on doing myself if it's just the gasket.

@ModMINI

9 жыл бұрын

emmel07 You just need to replace the gaskets unless there is some corrosion that caused the cooler to corrode, which the dealer would not be able to tell from the outside. There are two o-rings that may need replacing as well. You'd need two of these. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009H8NSSW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009H8NSSW&linkCode=as2&tag=mimlif-20

@slayerette86m

9 жыл бұрын

emmel07 I have a 2012 Mini Cooper S and my housing unit is leaking. The price they quoted me was 1,837 dollars. Because I've been a "loyal" customer, they brought it down to 787 dollars. Yikes. I don't know anything about fixing cars so my options are pretty low.

I had a quick question i have a 2002 mini cooper s my speedo just stopped working and my abs brake light are all on ive been to several places and no one seems to know whats wrong i know your pro at this hope you can help me out and respond promptly

@ModMINI

9 жыл бұрын

Joshua Velazquez Probably a bad wheel speed sensor. You'll need dealer software or an some electronics testing tools to figure out which one.

@joshvee7672

9 жыл бұрын

Ill make shure to check them out thanks for the help man 👌🏽 apriciate it

I don't know if you still visit your page, but I have a question. How do you read the dipstick on your MINI? I find it very difficult to do so. It's like I see oil on it after I wipe it and dip it again, but nothing that seems to tell me that I need to put more oil it.

You have the best videos very informative I have done a lot of wrenching my self thanks to you. Problem now is engine light is on took it in paid 25 bucks to put on diagnostic machine the code they read was bad 02 sensor replace both and light still on took it back and they still tell me there code is still for 02 sensor's it's my wife's car she noticed that when she drive in rain the engine light goes out when weather clears it comes back on do you have any logical idea what might be happening . Thanks Typhoon

Well done, creative in place solution. As you mentioned manuals with the heat exchanger will be more difficult, have you done one of those since you made this video?

Congratulaciones felicitación , eres chingon

@ModMINI

5 жыл бұрын

I learned a new word in Spanish :)

So if you had to change the control arm bushings, CV boots, and oil filter housing gasket would you do them all at the same time? My thought is after the arms are out access to the axles is easier and then the axles out the housing is easier to reach. Your thoughts??

@ModMINI

8 жыл бұрын

+BigSteveRealtor Yes.

A different garage told me that it wasnt the oil filter housing leaking but the pressure sensor. Have you seen this? Also how would you suggest replacing it?

@ModMINI

8 жыл бұрын

+BigSteveRealtor Pressure sensor is easy, just put a wrench over the end and loosen and replace, it's just like a pipe fitting. Put sealant on the threads.

How long would you estimate this job to be going at it the first time around?

@ModMINI

9 жыл бұрын

It really depends on your skill level. Minimum 1 hour I would guess unless you are very familiar with the car.

would this leak cause oil light to flicker

that’s the driest power steering pump i’ve ever seen

So soon to contact you again Mod-Mini from my last comment, I have UK spec R53, I have a new unit to replace my broken one do you know if you can pass this whole unit through from the right side (drivers side UK) - (USA passenger side) with plastic wheel arch removed? as I have also the added cooler attached, any advice welcome, thank you in advance

@ModMINI

9 жыл бұрын

***** I have never worked on a RHD R53, but suspect there is enough room even with the steering assembly.

@thewilddogtales

9 жыл бұрын

***** Today (28th April 2015) I took the plunge and changed the whole oil filter housing with cooler-what a job! took inner plastic wheel arch off, and gained enough access through the gap over the drive shaft, squeezing it passed the disconnected coolant hoses. Disconnected the stabiliser arm to allow just a little more access in the end. Tough cookie getting the bolts as going in blind on the bolt hidden near the oil pressure switch as the heat shield (RHD) was a pitta to move around and hold a socket wrench. Your video and advice was the right motivation and I did it.....would I do that job again, may be just the gasket next time. Wish you well and big gratitude to your videos..

@ModMINI

9 жыл бұрын

***** Good on you - because of the need to work blind, this is one of the more challenging repairs.

@charlespalmer3265

7 жыл бұрын

Hi, excellent series of videos and if I hadn't see you do the housing here i probably wouldn't have tried it. For anyone else working out how to remove the housing from a manual cooper S - with the oil cooler on the housing - there is even less room to work with but it is do-able. If you remove the coil pack and then the exhaust manifold bolts from the back of the engine and lift the manifold up slightly (there is flex in the exhaust flexi) you can actually see the bottom two bolts and get to all three bolts holding the housing from the top with a socket - without needing to work completely blind from the bottom. It also makes a bit more room to get your hands in there to reattach things. The manifold is only 8 bolts and they aren't too difficult to get to. When the manifold is disconnected take the the top heat shield completely out through the top of the engine bay. I removed the header tank just because it looked like it would be in the way - but I don't think it made any difference (and it's only one bolt and two clips on the standard header - and i could clean that out at the same time) Remove the oil filter and cap cover to make a bit more room. You can then pull the manifold up and across slightly, and can then see the two bolts and get a hand / socket down onto them. You can feel / get a deep socket onto the bolt through the middle of the housing & then the housing is off. I used a 1/4 inch ratchet with a 13mm deep socket as it was small enough to turn past the various bits of housing in the way. Also absolutely buy a set of hose clip pliers if you haven't already got some. The hoses are an absolute pain to get to. the clips had been put on in the most awkward angles. I fiddled about with needle pliers and plumbers wrenches for ages but a standard hose plier made it a relative doddle to get off. There is (just) enough room to get the housing with the cooler still attached out through the wheel arch - with the wheel and cover off - without removing anything else. Given that it does come out in one go it must be possible to get it back in as a single lump but because i had new bits and seals to assemble I did this in situ behind the engine. I got the housing back in through the side, then started putting the cooler housing back on while I could still get to / move the housing around. Whoever had worked on my old housing had stripped the threads on the cooler bolts - so I was very careful to get them lined up / taking nicely. You can see / line up the housing from the top and get the bolts started. Use the hose pliers to get the hose clips back on. It is also easy to get to the timing tensioner from the top when the oil cooler is out of the way completely - and peace of mind knowing that's also done doesn't hurt. Charles.

Would a 2002 base MINI, non-turbo with manual transmission have the cooling hoses attached to the housing? I've got a major oil leak that I think is more a cracked housing than just the gasket. I'll be replacing the entire housing and filter cap with new.

@ModMINI

3 жыл бұрын

No.

I have an '04 and have a broken oil filter cage. Do you know if I really need to replace the whole oil filter housing or is there a suitable internally caged oil filter?

@ModMINI

7 жыл бұрын

I believe you have to replace the whole thing. It's better to upgrade anyway to be able to use the more readily available internally caged filters.

thanks you did a great job,

Hello, I drive a 2006 R50 Base Hatchback (non-turbo) Is this the same process for my Mini? I have to replace the entire oil housing. My oil filter seized shut, I ended up having to buy a brand new one. Thank you for your time.

@ModMINI

3 жыл бұрын

Basically the same except no oil cooler so a little easier.

R53 oil cooler question. The 4 torque screw won’t move. Should I start the car and get them warmed up?

@ModMINI

3 жыл бұрын

They have thread locker. Need to use impact to get them to turn. (Impact gun or hit end of a socket handle with a hammer

Is this easier with the subframe removed? I'm dropping min to fit Poly bushes soon, I might do this while I'm there leaking or not, a preemptive strike!

@ModMINI

3 жыл бұрын

Removing subframe would be overkill for this job.

Hi ModMINI! I have a problem with my 2004 MCS, and I just wanted to get your thoughts. I just did my regular oil change and as I finished the oil light came on. I check the oil level and it was perfect and there was no leaks. The light is on while idle but turns off when passes 3000 rpms. Have you encountered any problems like this before? I wouldn't want to do unnecessary damage by driving it like this. I would really appreciate your opinion!! Thank you!

@ModMINI

8 жыл бұрын

You may have damaged the bypass/drain valve inside the oil filter housing. If you can't repair it, you need to replace the entire housing. Get this fixed as you are running the car with lower than required oil pressure for safe engine operation.

Allow me to add that if you think there is an oil leak from the filter housing (like I did), it might alternatively be from the filter housing to oil cooler seals. There are two square section o-rings here that are prone to leaking.

@warwickdean

7 жыл бұрын

I think only water should leak from there and not oil

@ModMINI

7 жыл бұрын

The square section o-rings would leak oil if they leak, not coolant. Coolant is self-contained within the little heat exchanger. It flows in and flows back out after passing over the fins, just like a radiator. I have never seen those ones leak, it's always been the one I change in the video. Not a bad idea to replace those ones as well. If coolant is leaking, it would be because you have a pinhole leak in the aluminum or a bad hose.

Hi Mod Mini, thank you so much for your videos. I gonna do this job (2006 MCS R52 6 Speed manual) and before starting I would understand why not remove the oill filter to get more room? Is there anything wrong doing so? Thanks!!!

@ModMINI

6 жыл бұрын

sure that might help

I have to replace my entire house because drain back valve broke all has gone well but can’t pull old housing out from above. Took sensor off got closer but no go. Don’t want yo scratch the valve cover. Will it drop from below. Have a few days till I can get back to it. Think lower motor might let me swing engine enough to drop it down. Thankful for any suggestions. John

Working on an r50, I've found there are two versions of this gasket # 1142-1486-687 on earlier cars (02-04ish) with removable tube in the filter canister and # 1142-7509-211 for later cars.

@ModMINI

2 жыл бұрын

very very early cars (mostly in UK) had the old style housing.

How would one remove the entire oil filter housing if that needs to be replaced? Is there a lot to do after removing those three bolts?

@ModMINI

9 жыл бұрын

+Brian Kuennen Just remove the hoses and done.

What is the black round plastic housing attached to the filter housing with the 2 pipes attached with clips called? Mine is leaking..

@ModMINI

7 жыл бұрын

Go to realoem.com to look up part names/numbers.

On a regular oil change do you lift the car up on all 4 points or just the front?

@ModMINI

6 жыл бұрын

Drain plug is on the back side of the oil pan so either...

I have an R53 04 base mini with a manual transmission. I broke the drain plug inside the housing and have to replace the entire housing. I need any advice you can give me. I'm not shy or new to working on my own vehicles, but I am new to my mini. The shop said it would be a two hour fix so I'm not too scared, but it's 10° F outside and I have work in the next few days so I have to get it done. Please please respond. I am now subscribed.

@ModMINI

6 жыл бұрын

All the advice is in the video. To get more room, remove the exhaust manifold or passenger axle. Exhaust manifold is probably less risky/requires less tools.

I have a Mini Cooper r50 and I had an EP emblem on the dashboard with a check engine light and RPM turns too high. It seems that the Mini Cooper was not turning from the first or second gear, what is the solution?

@ModMINI

4 жыл бұрын

It could be a bad shift solenoid valve on the transmission or a failed transmission. You'll need to find a transmission specialist or a replacement transmission.

U have any videos on how to clean the I intercooler on the mini

@ModMINI

8 жыл бұрын

+Juan Valencia Solvent and a bristle brush. The inside doesn't really need cleaning.

On the last one put a piece of paper in the socket to hold the bolt so it doesn't fall out.

I changed my oil housing/heat exchanger gaskets out and when I went to start up the car it ran very rough in limp mode throwing a P0300 code (Multiple random misfires). I looked over my work and noticed I had forgot to put the green cable plug back onto the oil filter housing before starting the Mini. After putting it on and starting the car, same thing nothing different. That's all I can see had gone wrong, any idea what the problem may be?

@ModMINI

7 жыл бұрын

random misfire = check compression and spark and fuel. leaving oil pressure sending unit wire off won't hurt anything but you may have missed something somewhere else that making the car unhappy... usually a P030x code is fairly serious, it could be as simple as a failed spark plug or as bad as a burnt valve or damaged piston ring/bore wall.

@jesseb7022

7 жыл бұрын

Okay thanks!

Mod Mini, thanks for your video. I found oil leakage in the wiring connector of the pressure switch and the bottom bolt which is holding the oil filter housing in my Mini Cooper R50 auto transmission. I am wondering if the entire housing can be taken out from the car with just 3 bolts loosen. Thanks in advanced.

@ModMINI

5 жыл бұрын

Probably need to remove an axle, that's probably easiest.

@user-tm6yq6gx8b

5 жыл бұрын

Hi, I just replace the gasket last night, and I would like to provide more information about it. The oil housing can be remove from the car easily, and it is also a good time for oil pressure switch replacement as well. Besides that, for the right hand side drive vehicle like mine, it is impossible to use the extension wrench from the drive, but two bolts can be easily reached by removing the steering oil cooling fan. One more thing is the shape of the gasket, since there are two type gasket in the market and I bought both for replacement. For the new oil canister where there in no spring and cage in the canister, the shape of the gasket is the same with the one shown in your video. And I guest another shape gasket is for the oil canister with spring and cage.

Ok thks I recently did all the tune up on my r53 cooper but it still lags on the torque n throttle response but I do heard the supercharger working what else can I do to get better performance or am I missing something

@ModMINI

8 жыл бұрын

+Juan Valencia It's a MINI. It will always lag on torque and throttle response.

@juanvalencia4366

8 жыл бұрын

Ok thks your videos are really usefull I've done all the gaskets on it from watching your videos

thank you again. could you please clarify if there are any different housing gaskets available? which one is for 2003 r53 manual?

@ModMINI

5 жыл бұрын

They are all the same except 2002 R50 which may have an earlier style.

@saltsyn

5 жыл бұрын

you are an incredible person. thank you for response.

Amazing video!

I have an r53 2004 6 speed the oil light comes on the pressure bar gage starts to drop but then I run at a normal speed it goes back up halfway when I nearly go to a stop and idle the light light comes on does anyone know what this is caused from

@ModMINI

2 жыл бұрын

Excessive engine internal wear, failed pressure sensor, or damaged oil filter housing drainback valve.