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2006 R53 Refresh/Restoration - Intake

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So, this year I've done a lot of work on B.A. to get him back in good condition. After 15 years and 130K miles, a MINI is going to need some work. I wanted to capture it all here. Maybe this information will be helpful to others. Particular first gen owners.

After ignition, I replaced the by-pass valve (MINI officially refers to it as "shut-off" valve) and thoroughly cleaned the throttle body. I also replaced the throttle body gasket. I have misplaced some of the pictures, but will update this post if I can find them. For now, here are some pictures of the cleaned up throttle body.

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After getting the Bypass-valve and Throttle-body back on, I replaced the left and right boots for the Intercooler. They are rubber and had gotten very hard and deformed from the clamps.

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Equipment List:

OEM MINI Shut-off Valve - more generally referred to as by-pass valve.

Throttle Body Gasket

OEM Intercooler Couplers Right & Left - more generally referred to as boots.

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2006 MCS, SB/S , "B.A."

  • Performance: DINAN "Stage 5" tune, throttle body, boost kit (fuel pump, pulley), & CAI; JCW exhaust sans resonator, brakes, & GP IC; DDM IC diverter; CSF Racing Aluminum Radiator
  • Suspension: DINAN front strut brace; Alta 22mm rear bar; KW V1 coil-overs; H-Sport adjustable rear control arms; CravenSpeed strut underators
  • Interior: CravenSpeed gauge mounts with Cooper S boost and voltage, & shift well cover
  • Wheels: Enkei PF01 17"
  • Audio: Kenwood Excelon KDC-X994 HU; MTX Terminator speakers F&B

Alan @ opensource.com

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59 minutes ago, Scavenger said:

So, this year I've done a lot of work on B.A. to get him back in good condition. After 15 years and 130K miles, a MINI is going to need some work. I wanted to capture it all here. Maybe this information will be helpful to others. Particular first gen owners.

After ignition, I replaced the by-pass valve (MINI officially refers to it as "shut-off" valve) and thoroughly cleaned the throttle body. I also replaced the throttle body gasket. I have misplaced some of the pictures, but will update this post if I can find them. For now, here are some pictures of the cleaned up throttle body.

IMG_1004.thumb.jpg.79f8fe96e226f61f67b5b9386a42e8a0.jpg

 

IMG_1006.thumb.jpg.a91597d4975288d4df9f42d90dae108d.jpgIMG_1007.thumb.jpg.6a61593498fe06c7d378ebe1b8f4660a.jpg

I love seeing a loved MINI

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Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman

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On 4/26/2021 at 7:05 AM, 1975_mini said:

Looking good

Thanks!

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2006 MCS, SB/S , "B.A."

  • Performance: DINAN "Stage 5" tune, throttle body, boost kit (fuel pump, pulley), & CAI; JCW exhaust sans resonator, brakes, & GP IC; DDM IC diverter; CSF Racing Aluminum Radiator
  • Suspension: DINAN front strut brace; Alta 22mm rear bar; KW V1 coil-overs; H-Sport adjustable rear control arms; CravenSpeed strut underators
  • Interior: CravenSpeed gauge mounts with Cooper S boost and voltage, & shift well cover
  • Wheels: Enkei PF01 17"
  • Audio: Kenwood Excelon KDC-X994 HU; MTX Terminator speakers F&B

Alan @ opensource.com

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