scottt Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Has anyone replaced the valve gasket on an R56/R57 non Type S engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt. Dan Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Easy stuff, less than an hour of work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1975_mini Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 very easy, as long as the know lefty loosey, righty tighty and spiral pattern out from the middle when tightening back on you are good to go.:top: Helpful hint: make sure to let the engine completely cool down if you like your finger prints. 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDG_RCR Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 ^^^ what they said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voughtman Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 If you don't want to do it yourself I can get you a quote. Just let me know. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottt Posted November 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Thanks for the info. What are the chances that the valve cover is cracked? It's a 2010, with 30,000 miles on it. When I did my google searches, that seemed to be the biggest cause of oil leakage, yet it seemed that all those mentions were Type S engines, which I don't have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1975_mini Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 The leak tends to form at the vacuum line on the back left of the cover if you are standing in front of the car. (As know to some a the seafoam induction hose) Look and see if that seems to be the source, there is a seem from the molding process that can form a leak at that connection. So if that is the source replace the cover if not there it is likely just the gasket. Thanks for the info. What are the chances that the valve cover is cracked? It's a 2010, with 30,000 miles on it. When I did my google searches, that seemed to be the biggest cause of oil leakage, yet it seemed that all those mentions were Type S engines, which I don't have. 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucf3 Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 I had mine done a couple of months ago. My R56 turbo required the entire cover to be replaced as oil was leaking out and puffing out the back. The cover was the most expensive part and it took the shop an hour to install. $450 2k10 Mini Cooper S (R56) 6sp, Coilover suspension, K&N Intake, Alta hotside, Stoptech Rotors, 17" white wheels w/ Conti DW, and resonator delete, S42 turbo upgrade, upgraded intercooler, tuned 250whp. 2k9 Lexus RX350 AWD, Classic Metallic, Sirius radio. 2k8 Audi R8, 4.2, Silver Metallic, StaSis Exhaust, MPSS tires, Sirius radio (Totalled) 2k14 Audi R8 5.2 Suzuka Grey, Larini Exhaust, MPSS tires, Sirius, K&N Filters w/ silicoln sleeve and tuned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottt Posted December 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 Here's a pic I took. Not sure if it will answer the "gasket vs cover" causing the issue question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
