The r55565759 mini models cooper, clubman, convertible and roadster in base, s and jcw use engine variants that have a plastic coolant transfer pipe that runs from the thermostat on the left side of the engine to the water pump housing right side of engine, along the rear of the engine, under the intake manifold. Sneed4speed mini cooper n14 performance engine race. Super cooper street sport short block direct replacement for oem engine, all engines are pressure and crack checked and hot immersion cleaned then head sealing surface is decked and trued, cylinders are bored and hone, crankshaft polished, new engine bearings and new forged pistons fitted. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. We carry a wideranging catalog of used mini engines for all applications including gas and diesel engines. We personally dont agree with everyones opinion that the internals on the n14 are week. Get the best deals on engine block parts for mini cooper when you shop the largest online selection at. On the r56 you will see rubber blocks on each side that will rest into a jack stand. If it is the head i found a cooper head a non s head but cant seem to find and s head. It seals the combustion gases within the engine and keeps out the coolant that is designed to cool the engine cylinder. Mini cooper r56 oil consumption diagnosis 20072011. The head gasket connects the engine block with the cylinder head. Austin motor companys small straight4 automobile engine, the a series, is one of the most common in the world citation needed. Mini factory long block engine for the cooper s models.
If you own a mini cooper n14 you may have read or heard of the myth that n14 engine has a weak engine or a piston cracking issue. If you havent already, id take the head off again and inspect for any evidence witness marks of the head gasket failing. Learn how to identify and repair your cracked engine block quickly and permanently. Their efforts culminated in the 1963 austin cooper s and morris cooper s. These do not include any ancilliary equipment no alternator, water pump, etc. If left untreated, this will lead to engine failure and may result in the vehicle. So after finding so many reports of people not being able to get their cylinder head. If the block does crack the vehicle will need a replacement engine in order to be able to get back on the road. How to fix a cracked engine block bluedevil products. A cracked engine block might seem like an absolute disaster for your car. It will have the procedure, special tools and torque specs.
It used a castiron block and cylinder head, and a steel crankshaft with 3 main bearings. This engine block will include crankshaft and flywheel automatic transmission. So when we ran across doug bromers mini cooper engine build dubbed n14 in mini parlance for his john cooper works mini the turbocharged directinjected 1. Tech info and help mini cooper engine n14 weak piston. Im afraid to drive it any faster or any further, though. The first step in figuring out how to fix a cracked engine block is identifying where the craci is. A tiny internal crack in your car engine may mean you find floating oil residue on top of the coolant in your radiator, or your engine oil may look like chocolate milk. Mini cooper s n18 engine bare block 11112166895 1116 r55 r56 r57 r58 r59. When the spark plugs were replaced, the vehicle would run well. Coolant recovery tank 2007 mini cooper oreilly auto parts. Since most engine blocks are cast iron, once a crack has started, it is almost impossible to stop. R53, r52 w11 mini cooper s engine short block 20022008. Once complete all engines are paint motorsports red.
The crack usually starts as small cracks that leak only a tiny amount of fluid and only when the engine is hot and the cooling system is pressurized. Mini cooper s owners have reported 18 problems related to engine failure under the engine and engine cooling category. Mini cooper coolant leak, thermostat to water pump pipe. Causes of coolant leaking from the engine manifold it. We ordered her special, and she arrived to us with less than 10 miles on her.
Im talked to a few people about this and it looks like were down to either a broken head gasket, a cracked engine block or a broken oil cooler or whatever thats called. We bought a mini cooper s turns out it had a cracked block. Because of this location, it can receive damage from different road debris. I have not taken it to mini cooper because there is not one close enough and it would be waaayy too expensive for me at this time. A series of hoses connect the manifold with other engine parts. I pulled over quickly and called a tow to the shop.
Hi guys i have the following engine number 12h398f535 the block is solid wall. These types of problems usually require major overhauls, lots of labor costs. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Hi, i found this site whilst searching for a used engine for my 2001 mini cooper. The camshaft ran in the cylinder block, driven by a singlerow chain for most applications, and. I was a few miles from home, so i kept driving, figuring id call the shop from home. I would suggest you grab a repair manual, you should own one. Conversion of bmc aseries automatic block to manual v1. Mini cracked engine block so i just bought my first car, mini cooper s r53, the one with the super charger and within a month i learn that the engine block has a crack on cylinder 4 about three quarters of the way up the cylinder. However, engine blocks can, and do, develop cracks. Bmw or mini how to diagnose failed or leaking head gasket. As you know way motor works has a full service mini repair shop. Mini cooper r56 oil leak diagnosis 20072011 pelican.
These are complete engines from the valve covers down to the oil pan. Garage 1 had no clue and discussed replacement engine so onto garage 2 a german car specialist garage. This vehicle arrived with complaints of very high oil consumption, a checkservice engine light on, and poor running. If the oil filter is in the original position it is an spi, if it is upside down in the top left corner of the block as you look at it, its an mpi. I bought it two years ago with 140k miles and i have put on 10k more since. R56, r55, r57, r58, r59 mini cooper s engine short block.
Wmw cylinder head rebuild service for 200720 r55 r56 r57 r58 r59 r60 r61 mini cooper and cooper s. Back classic mini engine identification data updated. If you have an internal crack, youll likely have symptoms similar to a blown head gasket. I think i may have a hairline crack in the engine block. Sometimes it will be so slow that you will only be able to notice the leak when your car is warm and it will just look like a small amount of steam. However, the car would quickly go back to running poorly. In the usa, an austin america has often been the source of a 1275cc engine for an early mini that came with a smaller powerplant. When the seals crack, fluids intended to lubricate the engine leak out of the system, which then causes overheating and engine damage. The best way to seal a cracked block is to use bluedevil radiator and block sealer.
Mini cooper oil pan engine pan replacement genuine apa. If you see signs that your engine block is cracked. It was burning around a quart of oil in less than 1,000 miles. A cracked engine block can cause a range of problems. Dealer said it has no oil leaks and i certainly cant see any. Bluedevil radiator and block sealer is a specially formulated sealing agent that you add to your vehicles cooling system. Responsible for enveloping and securing the main combustion centers of an engine, an engine block is made to be highly durable and heatcold resistant. For sale 1071 short engine kit, fully reconditioned at southam mini metro centre. How to replace mini cooper cylinder headgasket 20022006 r53 part 1 duration. Dealer says my 2002 mini cooper s has a cracked head. Engine and chassis numbers are in no way a guarantee of the spec of the engine in a 17 year old car im assuming youre not in the usa as it would be totally illegal to own as unless you have. A cracked engine block is a rare, but potentially serious, engine problem that can occur for a variety of reasons.
If youre searching for replacement genuine oem mini cooper engine blocks, gasket related parts, and oil related parts for the r50 mini cooper hatchback 2002, 2003. Often times, this general wear and tear can result in a cracked mount or even a split in the parts. It was also interesting to find so much coolant still in the engine. This short block was removed from 2008 cooper s r56 n14 engine code. If the head gasket was blown you would get the classic water in oil and not oil in water. This leads us to one of the main symptoms of a cracked block. Bluedevil radiator and block sealer can seal your cracked block from the inside out through your vehicles cooling system. Mini cooper engine problems alleged in lawsuit carcomplaints. A cooling system pressure test will tell you for certain. There is also a possibility that the engine block is warped. If you notice puddles of oil beneath your car it may be time for an r56 oil pan gasket replacement because you may have a mini cooper oil pan leak. So what i want to know is it safe to assume that the head is cracked and i.
About 5 months later, around k miles, the red oil light came on again and she started losing power right away. I have had a relatively blissful problemfree 6 years with my little or mini friend however it seems like i now have 6yrs of problems at once. Its made of strong metals that are designed to hold the. Parts are aeg 151 early formula junior type block, acid cleaned to as new condition, step linered are bored and honed back to std size, new cam bearings and threaded gallery plugs, original caps and special fitted bolts, fully inspected and ready for build. It will look like its coming from nowhere at all, or might even be just a spill. This is due to the water and coolant mixing in the agitated oil. We bought a mini cooper s turns out it had a cracked. Launched in 1951 with the austin a30, production lasted until 2000 in the mini. With reports of a cracked thermostat housing, you would expect most of the coolant to have leaked externally.
An old, cracked hose is a common cause of a coolant leak. Can anyone tell me if this is a cooper s engine please, also what does the f after the 398 stand for. Cylinder head rebuild r55 r56 r57 r58 r59 r60 r61 way. A test can be performed to see if the froth is from just high condensation in the crankcase often due to a failing crankcase ventilation system or if there is coolant present. Many austin americas have the optional 4speed automatic, and the cylinder block is different enough to prevent its use on a manual trans without certain modifications. The cylinder block houses the most important components of a combustion engine. The engine block with crankgear for n18 engine is one of the many mini cooper parts and accessories that we carry and will fit the following mini cooper models and years. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of mini cooper s based on all problems reported for the cooper. A cracked block will almost always cause a cooling system leak and start very slowly. Order coolant recovery tank for your 2007 mini cooper and pick it up in storemake your purchase, find a store near you, and get directions. As if you get just a block then might end up having to rebore it new pistons etc etc. All of these conditions will result in the engine using coolant. A couple of blocks from my house, she started losing power, then the red engine light came on and she died just feet from the driveway. If the block has cracked then might be easier to source a complete recon short engine and fit that.
The only other options for coolant entering the oil are from the heat exchanger or a cracked engine block. These can include blown head gaskets, worn piston rings or a cracked engine block. Without a doubt, one of the coolest small cars on the market has to be the mini cooper. Ultimately, since the circulation system that cools the engine is comparatively fragile, a cracked engine block will lead to coolant leaking out of the area it is needed and leaving the engine to overheat. If coolant is present, there is likely a faulty head gasket, cracked head or cracked engine block.
Your serpentine belt will most likely be very cracked, and now that you have everything apart it is wise to replace it. Repairing your cracked engine block bluedevil products. A minor crack in the engine block can cause engine oil or coolant to slowly seep down the side of your engine. Smoke emanating from within an engine is normally caused by a severely cracked engine block. John cooper works buy used mini cooper motorsengines from our network that offers up to a twoyear warranty on qualified units. When this occurs, the vehicle will experience those classic shakes and vibrations that alert the driver of a possible problem. So i just bought my first car, mini cooper s r53, the one with the super charger and within a month i learn that the engine block has a crack on cylinder 4 about.
Besides a host of upgrades, the primary difference was a specially cast engine block. The radiator on these are a single unit containing the engine cooler and a transmission cooler, if you have an automatic. For oil pan to engine block oil pan gasket replacement mini cooper 2007 base hatchback r56. This engine is a single in block cam engine so there should be no high pressure oil going to the heads across the head gasket.
As the engine block is one of the most vital components of your vehicle, a damaged block can create numerous problems and consequences. I drove it under 30mph around the block and it seems to be fine. Articleminiengine malfunction german motor specialist. It is the seal between the engine block and cylinder head, exposed to both high and low pressure levels in addition to a wide range of temperatures. Remember it sits underneath your car at the very bottom of the engine. Coolant can leak into the crankcase and dilute the oil, damaging bearings in your engine.