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RDH's R56 Cooper S
- Thread starter RDH
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New cylinder head? Did they say what was wrong and why it needed a new one?
The more I read about these cars the more I think they are just crap - sorry - it doesn't even seem to be down to how it was looked after or full service history etc as they still go wrong even if they have ALL that stuff - they just HAVE to have warranty or can leave you well out of pocket... Most cars only go wrong if you don't look after them but those seem to still go wrong even if looked after by a saint - yours is a case in point here as from what you've said it's well looked after and has had all major work etc etc done by BMW...
What a shame as they look pretty cool -Go for the f30 I recon!!!
The more I read about these cars the more I think they are just crap - sorry - it doesn't even seem to be down to how it was looked after or full service history etc as they still go wrong even if they have ALL that stuff - they just HAVE to have warranty or can leave you well out of pocket... Most cars only go wrong if you don't look after them but those seem to still go wrong even if looked after by a saint - yours is a case in point here as from what you've said it's well looked after and has had all major work etc etc done by BMW...
What a shame as they look pretty cool -Go for the f30 I recon!!!
You can do it online mate.
http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/ecom4/frameset/0,,1156___bs-Mw==@bb-RjMw,00.html?requestSource=topnav
http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/ecom4/frameset/0,,1156___bs-Mw==@bb-RjMw,00.html?requestSource=topnav
RDH
ClioSport Club Member
Got the car back today.
Basically the problem was coking, which if you know anything about these cars is a big problem. And from everything the have told me, the engine has basically eaten itself. A bent piston, scorched bearings...
The result being the engine has basically been rebuilt so all should be well. Need to buy an OCC to try and limit further coking issues.
Result being the car feels a lot livelier and in general it just runs a slot smoother.
Basically the problem was coking, which if you know anything about these cars is a big problem. And from everything the have told me, the engine has basically eaten itself. A bent piston, scorched bearings...
The result being the engine has basically been rebuilt so all should be well. Need to buy an OCC to try and limit further coking issues.
Result being the car feels a lot livelier and in general it just runs a slot smoother.
260% JCW
Glad you've got it sorted mate.
I've just purchased a double oil catch can (one for each breather) which should help prevent this, also a friend who works on them says the cars that are driven properly seem to carbon up less then cars that are used for short trips to the shops ect.
Coking is a massive issue on most if not all cars with direct injection mate, Audi, BMW ect. You've just been very unlucky.
I've just purchased a double oil catch can (one for each breather) which should help prevent this, also a friend who works on them says the cars that are driven properly seem to carbon up less then cars that are used for short trips to the shops ect.
Coking is a massive issue on most if not all cars with direct injection mate, Audi, BMW ect. You've just been very unlucky.
RDH
ClioSport Club Member
Cheers dude. Luckily I have a van for short trips. And I missed out on the TM GB for the catch cans so I'm going to email him and get one shipped myself!
RDH
ClioSport Club Member
Unlucky would be an understatement. Main point being that come the new year once all the niggles are sorted the car will be spot on and it won't have cost me a penny.
You not getting on with the GP mate? I adore them but if I buy another Mini I will 100% die at the hands of the other half.
RDH
ClioSport Club Member
I still wish I had the BMW! I specced one up when I picked mine up, and even though I'd get my money back on the Mini and with discount, I still couldn't justify the price. In 2/3 years they will be an absolutely brilliant buy.
And I do miss the 182 sometimes, but I think I've moved on from french cars tbh. Only a V6 would tempt me back.
When it works properly the Mini is a brilliant car. And since the rebuild it is pulling like a train now.
And I do miss the 182 sometimes, but I think I've moved on from french cars tbh. Only a V6 would tempt me back.
When it works properly the Mini is a brilliant car. And since the rebuild it is pulling like a train now.
Megane r26
I love the minis an yours looks great too but hearing stories like this really put me off them. I've only ever drove an worked on earlier cooper s's when I worked for stratstone an they were a hoot
MK7 GTD & Mini GP
Nah dude, I love the GP, its been faultless. Just passed its MOT with no advisories, it had a hard trip out to the the ring a month or so back too.
Just bought a house and it needs totally renovating throughout, need the money out of the GP if I want to go in and do a propper job of it.
Going to get it up for sale in the next week or so.
Just bought a house and it needs totally renovating throughout, need the money out of the GP if I want to go in and do a propper job of it.
Going to get it up for sale in the next week or so.
RDH
ClioSport Club Member
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
What you getting next rob?
RDH
ClioSport Club Member
An R32 mate.
My problems with it have been well documented, hence I've had to wait until they'd sorted everything out and it was spot on before I could advertise it. It has ruined the experience for me.
Plus I've changed roles at work and I need a big boot and the one in this is just none existant.
My problems with it have been well documented, hence I've had to wait until they'd sorted everything out and it was spot on before I could advertise it. It has ruined the experience for me.
Plus I've changed roles at work and I need a big boot and the one in this is just none existant.
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Ah fair one, nice choice assuming you have either shares in shell or arnt doing many miles
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Ah fair one. Glwts dude 
Sir_Dave
ClioSport Trader
Pm'd you
RDH
ClioSport Club Member
Yeah MK5 mate.
And yeah it is a shame, it's a lovely car but I just feel I've had my opinion of it tainted by all the problems. I'm constantly listening for things etc, which is daft because it's all been fixed under warranty and it runs perfect now. Hopefully someone else can enjoy it!
And yeah it is a shame, it's a lovely car but I just feel I've had my opinion of it tainted by all the problems. I'm constantly listening for things etc, which is daft because it's all been fixed under warranty and it runs perfect now. Hopefully someone else can enjoy it!
imprezaworks
ClioSport Club Member
Mk5 Golf GTI :)
Guides on how to fix them? Lol only joking, ish.
RDH
ClioSport Club Member
I'd say MiniTorque is the best website for information. Although I've yet to find a Mini forum that has a decent community.
May aswell update on the car while I'm here. I was still having issues starting the car so back in it went under warranty. Turned out to be the high pressure fuel pump, which is a common problem and mine was on the original. When I got it back the car was runnin perfect, I actually started to enjoy it and the problem free motoring. And then I stupidly lent the car to my mum who in turn smashed into an enormous pot hole and now I've got a knocking from the front end. Back into BMW on the 1st of March. The car is still up for sale, just want this niggle fixed before I let it go.
May aswell update on the car while I'm here. I was still having issues starting the car so back in it went under warranty. Turned out to be the high pressure fuel pump, which is a common problem and mine was on the original. When I got it back the car was runnin perfect, I actually started to enjoy it and the problem free motoring. And then I stupidly lent the car to my mum who in turn smashed into an enormous pot hole and now I've got a knocking from the front end. Back into BMW on the 1st of March. The car is still up for sale, just want this niggle fixed before I let it go.
