2006 R53 Refresh/Restoration - Intake

[Scavenger]

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.

 

 

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.

 

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.

Edited April 23, 2021 by Scavenger
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[TGGRRR (Ali)]

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.

 

I love seeing a loved MINI

[1975_mini]

Looking good

[Scavenger]

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

Looking good

Thanks!

Edited April 28, 2021 by Scavenger