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I have struggled underneath the car for that last intake bolt several times. THANK YOU for showing me a better way! I am pulling intake and thermostat housing today. This one tip will save me quite a bit of frustration. I have also heard others say that they do not put that last bolt in, but I have opted to include it each time despite the swearing and high blood pressure. Great video!
Just wanted to say your videos are great. And for those who might find this daunting because of that last nut under the intake, mine (2009 cooper s r57) didn't have one! It only had 5 nuts and all on the top of the intake! So check if yours has. If it doesn't, then it's very easy
Good sir! Thankyou for this video. I was successful in the removal cleaning and re-installation of the Intake manifold and throttle body. Saved me just over 650$ in shop fees!
I have the OEM noise generator pipe that’s against the fire wall. That was a pain to get off at first but finally got it. The bolts holding the pipes were turned all the way on the other side where I couldn’t loosen. Someone has been in there before. Oh under the manifold the wiring harness on the driver side is zipped tied really tight to where you can’t get to it easily since the manifold it’s held down by the zips. Very little room to work and usually have to feel things rather than look. It’s annoying but possible. If I had to do it again it would be much easier. The first time taking manifold off is a biz itch
I know this video is 3 years old. But it was very help. I have a r56 2011 n18 engine. I got my thermostat housing change and then never put back the hose that goes back to my intake. But I don't see the hose at all. So I know where it ends. Just don't know where it starts
Could you share the difference between the r56 and the mini base 1.6 ? I went to do this exact job and was following along and mine looks a tad different and I would be so grateful for some help !!!
What’s the pipe attachment that’s next to that first rubber bit you too off as i know where that connects but there’s a bit for another pipe which I’m confused about
My goal is to remove the Pressure Converter (your rubber#2 that you slide towards the driver) and 2 vacuum hoses & connector. Is it possible not to complete dissassembly of all intake manifold and stop after rubber#2 and replace that part? (Pressure Converter) tnx
Any suggestions on getting it back on correctly. I manage to align the body with the five screws, but I have about a half inch gap between the gasket seals and the body where it connects. For context, I also replaced the plastic breather hose with a 3/4 hose-and it seems to be in the way of the first screw to the left of the firewall. However, even when removing the hose to see if that’s the problem-the intake housing doesn’t lay flat on the screws. Please help!
Hey thanks so much for this guide. I just got my intake manifold off and a few of clips with the wiring harnesses were a bit of a pain, mainly because there is not a lot of room to maneuver your hand. One thing I noticed on mine is that the bottom 10mm bolt holding the manifold to the engine block was missing. Would this being miss cause an improper seal at the valves, or should it be fine?
Question on the 2011 mini base i am attempting this to replace the knock sensor...and I have had 0 luck accessing it from under the car even with the extensions and swivel ..the last bolt that you speak about being a pain ..do u suggest using a air wrench or regular wrench to get it off ?? Starting this project tomorrow and I will be using this video as my play by play
Is there any way to replace the PCV hose on the left without removing the manifold? - I know yours has a catch can but I have the original hose that goes down..
This is an excellent watch, thank you. I am having to get to the throttle body on a Peugeot 308 Petrol Turbo and have been struggling to work out how to do so. I guessed I might have to take the intake manifold off but actually I could only see 3 screws, but there are 5, good stuff. And a few tricks after that to boot. This video has answered all my questions and helped a heck of a lot. Mind you there is way more space in your Mini to get to the back of that engine, however I have got the general idea and am off to get it done. Your share on this is worth me buying you a beer 🙂 Cheers
Thanks for this. I looked this up because I need to replace my knock sensor. I wanted to see how difficult this would be compared to just going under the car to replace it. I think I'll go with under the car haha.
I have one ? Please I did this I seen coolant .. ugg looked ever place I can see no leak yet🤞ugg The Oil change also The little clips I need to replace I’m going to replace all of them it’s freaking me out no fault code yet what did I do wrong! Pls help if possible thank you !
is there really just one screw at the corner of the air box? Mine is pretty loose with just that screw on and it rattles at idle. when I push down on the air box it's quieter. When I push the engine past 4000rpm is rattles even louder.
Great video. If you had to do the crossover pipe and thermostat on an R56 base, would you pull the intake or just work around everything. I've seen it done both ways but not by anyone who has tried it each way. From what I can tell from your videos, you have done it both ways ;-) Thanks!
Hello there...Help, Help , I have a bad Thernostat in my 2011 mini (S convertible, turbo) that does not have a temperature sensor plug. Went on ebay and purchased a replacement thermostat that says to fit my year model, however it has a temperature sensor plug. I thinking It will work inspite of having a sensor plug, correct? please advise...
Hello and thanks for the grear videos. Can i change the high pressure sensor on the fuel rail separately? Or do I need to replace the complete rail assembly on my 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman S?
Hey there i have a 2010 mini cooper s was drving home today and the car lost power and coolant leaking and then there is oil everywhere on the valve cover gasket and a code p0012 and p0001 and then random muilt cylinder misfire when i open the coil pack there is ton of oil in cylinder 1 -2 -3 and number 4 is dry the car turn on but feel like dying and smoke coming out the front hood
Really good video especially the part about going through the passenger side wheel well to that that tricky hidden bolt. How come you're taking the head off the engine?
@@ProjectMini I've been meaning to take my intake manifold off to inspect my intake valves and see if I need to do walnut blasting. This will be a useful video for sure.
Does anyone know if this give s better access to the water coolant pipe? I changed my thermostat housing and water coolant pipe without removing the intake manifold, but I can't get the pipe and thermostat housing to fully seat together(metal clip). Pipe is fully seated into the water pump housing, but it's a few mm short of seating fully in the thermostat housing so that the metal retention clip can do its job.
Did you watch my video on how to change the water pipe? I explain in that video how to get it to seat. But to answer your question you will definitely have better access to the water pipe but you don’t need it if you install the pipe like i show you in my video
@@ProjectMini Yes. Everything went perfectly fine but the tube from the thermostat housing isn't reaching far enough into the coolant tube to line up the slot for the retention clip. I torqued the thermostat housing down to specs as well. I may loosen it and just fiddle with it some to see if it's a misalignment thing or something.
Are you saying the tube needs to come towards the thermostat housing? If so you should definitely pull it back out. It shouldn’t be able to go that far into the water pump
@@ProjectMini I took everything back out and tried to seat them by hand outside of the car, coolant pipe to thermostat housing and it was ridiculously hard to do. The o-ring on the thermostat housing is so large that once you get it seated it will immediately spit the tube back off. I swapped the o-ring with the original thermostat housing o-ring and test fit it, it's much more reasonable to seat. Put it all back in the car and got the metal retention clip in place with the tube seated in the waterpump housing. Refilled everything and of course it leaks. Looks like it's leaking from the coolant tube to thermostat housing joint. I'll mess with it again tomorrow. Likely take it all apart again and put the new o-ring on and struggle like hell to get the retention clip seated and see if that fixes it.
I happen to have my old thermostat housing and water pipe sitting a few feet away so i tried to put them together and couldn’t by hand. I don’t think you could be able too
Hello a great video perfect 👌 a lot of information and great explains what I could understand😂😂😂sorry I’m from Germany 🇩🇪 Have a nice day from Germany 🇩🇪 👋👋👋Kai
I know its an old video and it's a long shot that I'll get a reply but here goes. Can I change the Crankcase breather hose without taking off the intake manifold? Be really helpful if anyone can tell me. Many thanks Finger's crossed
Hi there, thanks for these videos. My Mini Cooper S R56 recently was idoling very rough. My mechanic was unable to determine the problem other than it's not getting enough air. In the end I took it to Mini to try and locate the issue. Yesterday I was advised there is carbon build up in the intake manifold and that it would need walnut blasting. I can only imagine how much they are going to charge me (I've already been charged hundreds of £ for them to diagnose the issue :( ). Any recommendation on how to prevent this from happening in the future? Thanks.
Came in real handy. Thanks for that. I wish I would've taken your advise about not putting in front end service mode. I have a 2009 jcw hatch. Not looking forward to assembly. I've watched some your vids like 13 times, it's been a real help. Also been watching ETCG. I'm doing the few things, timing chain, water pump, thermo housing cooling hoses, friction pulley, rotors and pads all around. The last guy didn't start the wheel bolts by hand, so crossed one of rear tires, mandating new rear hubs and new wheel locks. $#@%@=!. I noticed your hood said sober as f$#@. You a friend of Bill W? I'm working on 8 yrs myself. Anywho thanks for all your videos, they've been pretty dam helpful.
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is the fuel rail accessible once intake is off? thank you
I would have used that cordless ratchet for removing all the bolts...save some time for yourself :)
I have struggled underneath the car for that last intake bolt several times. THANK YOU for showing me a better way! I am pulling intake and thermostat housing today. This one tip will save me quite a bit of frustration. I have also heard others say that they do not put that last bolt in, but I have opted to include it each time despite the swearing and high blood pressure. Great video!
Just wanted to say your videos are great.
And for those who might find this daunting because of that last nut under the intake, mine (2009 cooper s r57) didn't have one! It only had 5 nuts and all on the top of the intake! So check if yours has. If it doesn't, then it's very easy
Good sir! Thankyou for this video. I was successful in the removal cleaning and re-installation of the Intake manifold and throttle body. Saved me just over 650$ in shop fees!
I have the OEM noise generator pipe that’s against the fire wall. That was a pain to get off at first but finally got it. The bolts holding the pipes were turned all the way on the other side where I couldn’t loosen. Someone has been in there before. Oh under the manifold the wiring harness on the driver side is zipped tied really tight to where you can’t get to it easily since the manifold it’s held down by the zips. Very little room to work and usually have to feel things rather than look. It’s annoying but possible. If I had to do it again it would be much easier. The first time taking manifold off is a biz itch
I missed the part when you said the bottom bolt was a 10mm torx. I almost stripped mine putting a regular 10mm later to figure out it was a Torx. Thx
I know this video is 3 years old. But it was very help. I have a r56 2011 n18 engine. I got my thermostat housing change and then never put back the hose that goes back to my intake. But I don't see the hose at all. So I know where it ends. Just don't know where it starts
I know this is old, but if I remove all 5 bolts and my intake is not loose, should I force it? Or is something else holding it on? (2013 r56 n16)
Could you share the difference between the r56 and the mini base 1.6 ? I went to do this exact job and was following along and mine looks a tad different and I would be so grateful for some help !!!
What’s the pipe attachment that’s next to that first rubber bit you too off as i know where that connects but there’s a bit for another pipe which I’m confused about
can i replace the crankcase breather hose without taking the manifold off? or can it be accessed underneath?
My goal is to remove the Pressure Converter (your rubber#2 that you slide towards the driver) and 2 vacuum hoses & connector. Is it possible not to complete dissassembly of all intake manifold and stop after rubber#2 and replace that part? (Pressure Converter) tnx
Very good video..thanks for sharing....but why you remove the intske manifold ..oil leaks...or so?
Any suggestions on getting it back on correctly. I manage to align the body with the five screws, but I have about a half inch gap between the gasket seals and the body where it connects. For context, I also replaced the plastic breather hose with a 3/4 hose-and it seems to be in the way of the first screw to the left of the firewall. However, even when removing the hose to see if that’s the problem-the intake housing doesn’t lay flat on the screws. Please help!
Hey thanks so much for this guide. I just got my intake manifold off and a few of clips with the wiring harnesses were a bit of a pain, mainly because there is not a lot of room to maneuver your hand. One thing I noticed on mine is that the bottom 10mm bolt holding the manifold to the engine block was missing. Would this being miss cause an improper seal at the valves, or should it be fine?
I’ve heard of a lot of people leaving them out with out any issues.
I mainly put mine in for the video because it a “how to” video
Help! Any idea about e287 and 2885 codes in a 2009 mini cooper s?
Question on the 2011 mini base i am attempting this to replace the knock sensor...and I have had 0 luck accessing it from under the car even with the extensions and swivel ..the last bolt that you speak about being a pain ..do u suggest using a air wrench or regular wrench to get it off ?? Starting this project tomorrow and I will be using this video as my play by play
Is there any way to replace the PCV hose on the left without removing the manifold? - I know yours has a catch can but I have the original hose that goes down..
Is there an easy way to replace the fuel rail sensor without removing the intake manifold?
Did you find this out? This is what I’m looking for
This is an excellent watch, thank you.
I am having to get to the throttle body on a Peugeot 308 Petrol Turbo and have been struggling to work out how to do so. I guessed I might have to take the intake manifold off but actually I could only see 3 screws, but there are 5, good stuff. And a few tricks after that to boot.
This video has answered all my questions and helped a heck of a lot.
Mind you there is way more space in your Mini to get to the back of that engine, however I have got the general idea and am off to get it done.
Your share on this is worth me buying you a beer 🙂
Cheers
Hi can I attach the turbo rubber vacuum pipe that is underneath the inlet manifold from underneath car, or need to take manifold off? Thanks
Hey. I took out the intake and throttle body to clean em. When I put everything back now it won't start. If you can help that would be wonderful.
Check to make sure you plugged all the connectors back in
@@ProjectMiniI double checked and it looks like everything is plugged in correctly. I'm wondering if I fried one but I don't know
Thank you for all of your detailed instructions in your videos
Thank you for watching them 💪
Thanks for this. I looked this up because I need to replace my knock sensor. I wanted to see how difficult this would be compared to just going under the car to replace it. I think I'll go with under the car haha.
Thank's a lot for excellent and useful informations and thank's for your patience and time for doing that. You are very generous
Hello my mini cooper s r56 2008 model doesn't have the pcv system. Is closed with a stopper is it normal?
Are you running a catch can before and after the pcv valve?
Bro, thank you for your service. Your videos have saved me a countless times. Thx.
Dude! Great videos! Keep them coming. I have a 2011 mini s R56. You're teaching me a lot! Thank you
Thank you 🙏
You have to take the wheel off to remove the last bolt on the intake manifold? crazy
I have one ? Please I did this I seen coolant .. ugg looked ever place I can see no leak yet🤞ugg The Oil change also The little clips I need to replace I’m going to replace all of them it’s freaking me out no fault code yet what did I do wrong! Pls help if possible thank you !
is there really just one screw at the corner of the air box? Mine is pretty loose with just that screw on and it rattles at idle. when I push down on the air box it's quieter. When I push the engine past 4000rpm is rattles even louder.
Great video. If you had to do the crossover pipe and thermostat on an R56 base, would you pull the intake or just work around everything. I've seen it done both ways but not by anyone who has tried it each way. From what I can tell from your videos, you have done it both ways ;-) Thanks!
thank you so much for your video! you are helping me realize i CAN change the intake snorkel tube on my own! :)
Hello there...Help, Help , I have a bad Thernostat in my 2011 mini (S convertible, turbo) that does not have a temperature sensor plug. Went on ebay and purchased a replacement thermostat that says to fit my year model, however it has a temperature sensor plug. I thinking It will work inspite of having a sensor plug, correct? please advise...
My man, you do some great videos. Thanks! Keep it up, please!
Can we still use the old one throttle body after I clean it or buy a new part?
I didn't notice if you did this, but did you have to remove the fuel rail?
No, its underneath the manifold
Is the throttle body under the intake manifold?
Yes
@@ProjectMini is it absolutely necessary to pull the mani to reach the tb for replacement?
I don’t know, but pulling the manifold is pretty easy
Hello and thanks for the grear videos.
Can i change the high pressure sensor on the fuel rail separately? Or do I need to replace the complete rail assembly on my 2011 Mini Cooper Clubman S?
Hey there i have a 2010 mini cooper s was drving home today and the car lost power and coolant leaking and then there is oil everywhere on the valve cover gasket and a code p0012 and p0001 and then random muilt cylinder misfire when i open the coil pack there is ton of oil in cylinder 1 -2 -3 and number 4 is dry the car turn on but feel like dying and smoke coming out the front hood
Really good video especially the part about going through the passenger side wheel well to that that tricky hidden bolt. How come you're taking the head off the engine?
Thank you 🙏 I’m taking the head off to show people how to do it. I’ll do my valve seals while its out though
@@ProjectMini I've been meaning to take my intake manifold off to inspect my intake valves and see if I need to do walnut blasting. This will be a useful video for sure.
Does anyone know if this give s better access to the water coolant pipe? I changed my thermostat housing and water coolant pipe without removing the intake manifold, but I can't get the pipe and thermostat housing to fully seat together(metal clip). Pipe is fully seated into the water pump housing, but it's a few mm short of seating fully in the thermostat housing so that the metal retention clip can do its job.
Did you watch my video on how to change the water pipe? I explain in that video how to get it to seat. But to answer your question you will definitely have better access to the water pipe but you don’t need it if you install the pipe like i show you in my video
@@ProjectMini Yes. Everything went perfectly fine but the tube from the thermostat housing isn't reaching far enough into the coolant tube to line up the slot for the retention clip. I torqued the thermostat housing down to specs as well. I may loosen it and just fiddle with it some to see if it's a misalignment thing or something.
Are you saying the tube needs to come towards the thermostat housing? If so you should definitely pull it back out. It shouldn’t be able to go that far into the water pump
@@ProjectMini I took everything back out and tried to seat them by hand outside of the car, coolant pipe to thermostat housing and it was ridiculously hard to do. The o-ring on the thermostat housing is so large that once you get it seated it will immediately spit the tube back off.
I swapped the o-ring with the original thermostat housing o-ring and test fit it, it's much more reasonable to seat. Put it all back in the car and got the metal retention clip in place with the tube seated in the waterpump housing. Refilled everything and of course it leaks. Looks like it's leaking from the coolant tube to thermostat housing joint. I'll mess with it again tomorrow. Likely take it all apart again and put the new o-ring on and struggle like hell to get the retention clip seated and see if that fixes it.
I happen to have my old thermostat housing and water pipe sitting a few feet away so i tried to put them together and couldn’t by hand. I don’t think you could be able too
Hi im new subscriber of yours..is this video same as r55 n18? 2013 MCS clubman
I think it is, but i don’t have an N18 to verify
Great video, but doesn't looks as easy as you made it sound at first 😀
Great vid very helpful 👍 👌 👏
Hello a great video perfect 👌 a lot of information and great explains what I could understand😂😂😂sorry I’m from Germany 🇩🇪 Have a nice day from Germany 🇩🇪 👋👋👋Kai
Thank you again lol 🙏
I know its an old video and it's a long shot that I'll get a reply but here goes.
Can I change the Crankcase breather hose without taking off the intake manifold?
Be really helpful if anyone can tell me.
Many thanks
Finger's crossed
Informative, thanks! Hunting down an unmetered air code and this helped a bunch.
1? why do you have 2 can Cath oil specially the 1 one the left
The one on the left catches oil vapor at low RPM and the one on the right catches oil vapor at high rpm. I’m only running the one on the right now
Thanks for the videos great help 👍
At least with changing components the mini is such a pleasure to work on no matter how many times 😒
Hi there, thanks for these videos. My Mini Cooper S R56 recently was idoling very rough. My mechanic was unable to determine the problem other than it's not getting enough air. In the end I took it to Mini to try and locate the issue. Yesterday I was advised there is carbon build up in the intake manifold and that it would need walnut blasting. I can only imagine how much they are going to charge me (I've already been charged hundreds of £ for them to diagnose the issue :( ). Any recommendation on how to prevent this from happening in the future? Thanks.
After you get it cleaned get water or methanol injection. That will keep things clean. I have a video on how to install it
This job is about as easy as a surgery for a surgeon. The amount of little hoses, clamps and connectors is large and the space to work in is little
Removing the intake manifold is something anyone can do.
You’re the first person I’ve heard say otherwise
Great info !
Hello a great video perfect 👍👍👍👍
Thank you 🙏
What happened to the other catch can
I still have both catch cans
Very good video thanks
Came in real handy. Thanks for that. I wish I would've taken your advise about not putting in front end service mode. I have a 2009 jcw hatch. Not looking forward to assembly. I've watched some your vids like 13 times, it's been a real help. Also been watching ETCG.
I'm doing the few things, timing chain, water pump, thermo housing cooling hoses, friction pulley, rotors and pads all around. The last guy didn't start the wheel bolts by hand, so crossed one of rear tires, mandating new rear hubs and new wheel locks. $#@%@=!. I noticed your hood said sober as f$#@. You a friend of Bill W? I'm working on 8 yrs myself. Anywho thanks for all your videos, they've been pretty dam helpful.
Do you know which connector is this sir ?
I can’t somehow send an image. It has an orange and greenish wire.
I'm stuck here too! Did you manage to figure out?
Thank you
Muy bien gracias
You make it look to easy ..good job..
Thank you 🙏
Thank you 🙏
Xcellent.
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What is that plastic thing on fire wall with the read sticker on it ??
Thank you