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  • 2012 MINI Cooper

    MINI Cooper
    Mileage
    90,629
    Service Date
    10/14/2023
    Services Performed
    • 4 faults stored o/a – engine did long crank prior to pulling in shop. Checked for engine oil level or oil leaks, no leaks visible, oil at full mark. Cleared faults and started engine, no faults returned. Check crank position sensor reading and ran through checks for camshaft timing solenoids and timing adjustment while running/driving. All checked OK at this time. Previous shop replaced cam adjuster solenoids and we can find no issue with crank sensor at this time. Performed many starts on vehicle and it never did a long crank symptom or had any faults. We let vehicle sit over night 2 nights and checked cold start in the AM as well as start the engine several times through the day, with test drives – no cel or faults stored. Drained engine oil and took oil sample, refilled with fresh oil and set level to full mark. Fine metal debris still visible in oil – same as last 2 changes. Performed test drive and scanned for faults again – no faults stored, engine is running well at this time. We suspect an oil supply issue to the timing components during cold start/initial start, intermittently which is causing timing faults and extended crank symptom. Based on fine metal debris in oil on last 3 oil changes, suspect internal engine damage from driving vehicle with failed cam adjuster and oil control valve (we fixed last visit) and have verified the repairs 2x and find no issues at this time other than the CEL returning after the customer picks up the vehicle. We cannot replicate the symptom after several attempts to re-create and diagnose.
     
    Linda L. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/14/2023
  • 2012 MINI Cooper

    MINI Cooper
    Mileage
    90,390
    Service Date
    9/7/2023
    Services Performed
    • Replaced timing chain, tensioner, guides, cam adjusters, vibration damper, crank seal, acc belt, belt tensioner, coolant pump roller, and engine oil/filter. During road test oil pressure warning came on, checked that oil was at correct level, heard no clattering noise associated with low pressure. Pulled back into shop and unplugged oil control solenoid and cleared faults. Unplugging solenoid causes full oil flow from pump. During second road test with solenoid unplugged no warnings or faults returned. Suspect this has been the ongoing issue and likely caused cam adjusters to fail. Used a gallon BMW/Mini coolant, oil filter, and 4.2L 5w30 synthetic
    • Replaced coolant pump during timing chain replacement.
    • Replaced thermostat.
    • Replaced oil pressure control solenoid, oil/filter, and oil pan. Solenoid is located on engine oil pump requiring exhaust, driveshaft, cv shaft, transfer case, and oil pan removal. Cleared faults And performed VANOS system test via scan tool – system operating as designed at this time. Road tested vehicle – faults/oil warning did not return. When draining oil, noticed fair amount of metallic particles, replaced with fresh oil. Sending oil sample out to be inspected.
     
    Linda L. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/14/2023
  • 2012 MINI Cooper

    MINI Cooper
    Mileage
    90,316
    Service Date
    7/26/2023
    Services Performed
    • 002C58 Charge pressure control, switch off as consequence 002D55 Exhaust variable camshaft timing control, cold start not controllable Faults stored o/a, indicating issue with VANOS or cam adjuster. Other faults not active for brake pad wear on front and FRM module for right side marker lamp faulty. Transmission has oil leak on it, looks to be from output seal on ds. Transfer case has oil drip on it as well but looks like coming from engine oil leak at oil pan. Oil pan is wet around seam – looks to be leaking, oil leak around crank pulley/timing cover area as well. Brakes have recently been replaced, tires are in very good condition, serpentine belt has been replaced but tensioner and drive wheel are older looking. Due to faults stored for vanos, agree that adjusters and chains should be replaced due to mileage. Recommend water pump and thermostat due to mileage as well.
     
    Linda L. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/26/2023
  • 2015 MINI Cooper Paceman

    MINI Cooper Paceman
    Mileage
    71,310
    Service Date
    9/17/2021
    Services Performed
    • TPMS warning light o/a. 3 Codes stored in engine module. 321C Fuel tank ventilation system and purge air system – minor leak 3c57 Charging pressure control, plausibility pressure too low 2C91 Bloo off valve mechanics – suspicion that blow off valve is jammed open Lots of oil around turbo inlet hose and boost pressure sensor o/a. Smoke tested intake – no visible leaks. Boost pressure sensor was slightly loose in housing, removed to inspect, oring looks ok -reinstalled sensor. Slight cracking on boost hose around mount to rad support, lower support bolt loose o/a. Removed diverter valve and found diaphram is torn. Recommend diverter valve, clean boost hoses and test drive to see if issue is still present. Installed new diverter and cleared faults. Test drove and no CEL or issues. Recommend driving for a while and keeping an eye on oil level and the boost hoses for more oil residue. Vehicle due for 60k Service. TPMS light was on, all 4 tires around 30psi. Set all 4 to 35 psi and reset tpms.
     
    Andrew F. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/17/2021
  • 2013 MINI Cooper

    MINI Cooper
    Mileage
    27,950
    Service Date
    7/17/2021
    Services Performed
    • Changed engine oil and filter. Used 4.4L of oil. Slight coolant leak at hose under expansion tank. Front tires worn much more than rears – rotated front to back. Torqued wheels to 90ft/lbs. Set tire pressure to 35psi @ all 4. No other services recommended at this time.
     
    Bryce F. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/17/2021