Mini cooper forums pcv valve The PCV valve is built into the valve cover of the R56 MINI. There were 2 PCV sensors that could not plug into the new intake so i had to put resistors on them. Got a new oem one and that fixed that too. The pcv valve was leaking a little so changed it, after last track day the valve cover was covered in oil as the pcv is clearly leaking really badly now, is it possible to put some sealant around it and put it back on, its brand new but ive May 4, 2021 · I have a PCV delete and the car is burning oil at a crazy rate. The N14 motors should use the pour in Sea Foam. I can't find any confirmation of it but this leads me to believe that this (circled in red) is coming from the PCV to lead vapors back into the intake. This is how the car was when i purchased it. I have read many posting about people just deleting the PCV and don't fully understand the workings, but many experts don't recommend deleting the PCV and I'm no expert. Since then rough idle and stutter in 3rd gear until Mar 21, 2021 · the pcv is the plastic pipe that comes out of the rear of rocker cover and drops behind the inlet manifold, as per below,, ie clearly states dont block off pcv pipe from inlet to rocker cover . car runs a little rough and is down on power I think Apr 12, 2011 · The passenger side PCV has the shortest direct route to carry the hot oil mist residue to the back of the inlet valves, that said, this PCV only opens during idle and off boost throttle situations, so most of the time for those who drive gently! May 5, 2023 · I got a cooper s in at present sent for refresh and before I pull anything a part i do my own diagnostics checks, to be sure looking at all the problems, so trouble when timing chain stretches and these use a lot of oil or enough oil to need valve cleaning which to be honest is waste of time if stem seals have failed as all do do,, this cooper Sep 25, 2024 · Hi all I have a 2010 cooper s with the N18 engine. From reviews, mods, accessories, reliability concerns and more, this Mini Owners Club is full of info! Show Less Aug 3, 2019 · the valve on rear of rocker cover is a pcv breather it has a tiny spring in it and a rubber valve that preload on the spring is set to work with the high and lower pressures from inlet manifold to open and close, when these fail it can make car run badly idle jumps around and also can effect the fueling trim in the process as it lets in unmetered air flow in to the inlet manifold that has Apr 19, 2017 · My car is a Cooper S 2012 Gen R56 Engine N18 How can I take off the left-upper covering for the valve crankcase membrane/ventilation. this is before Apr 16, 2017 · PCV Valve Cover Repair Kit 11127646554 11127572724 For MINI COOPER 2002~2019 Join our Mini Cooper Forums to talk about your new Mini. I expected after I did all Jun 21, 2023 · So I have a 2007 mini cooper s with the n14 engine. The plugs have 1000k on them an they are shot. It started with the high-pressure fuel pump, which I had replaced, and it solved the issue I was seeing with misfires just after starting Mar 31, 2020 · I replaced my PCV on my N12 engine several months ago with one from Ebay, the Chinese version which comes with the clipped cap, diaphragm and new spring. For The Most Effective Solution, Do not block off the port in the inlet manifold from the PCV valve. If you're just replacing that large diaphragm then you're not addressing 2/3 of the PCV system valves. The gas is then routed into the intake manifold to be re burnt as it contains combustible gases as well as oil vapour. No matter how much force I apply. Advice? Sep 4, 2023 · I'm aware that on my 2014 f56 S model, the PCV Valve is apparently built into the engine's valve cover. leaking injector O-rings on non direct injection engines, even engine oil can effect it. From reviews, mods Mar 16, 2021 · I put a CTS intake on my r56 n18 engine mini cooper and im getting all kinds of codes now. Jan 15, 2020 · so symptoms are erratic idle smoking on the over run ie at bottom of a steep hill after using gears to slow car also will cause oil leak and will also cause fault code for plausibility on inlet and boost and map sensors the fix on turbo cars as the rocker cover is totally different from the non turbo rocker covers that you can just buy a Aug 15, 2022 · 2015 F55 S Cooper has check engine light on. Sep 28, 2021 · PCV membrane (semi-easy to replace): 3. Sep 27, 2019 · "This kit is specially designed for the N18 motors that cannot use the vacuum port on the valve cover like the N14 motors. Mar 27, 2016 · This is blow back and will eventually pressurise your engine block and in theory, blow out any rubber seals and damage the engine block. My car has had a PCV delete done by a previous owner. Is that correct? I want to install an My 2007 Mini Cooper S Turbo Has a pretty bad oil consumption issue. I have fault code P1497. it lasts for about 10 seconds. Nov 3, 2019 · all the pcv valve is is a thin rubber bellows with a very light stainless spring that works is in a way that when inlet pressure drops or increases will open and close the flow between inlet and rocker crankcase as to allow crankcase gases to be fed into the inlet ie to burn off NOX gases, when this happens it also includes any oil that is in the pipe work, what causes oil to be in pipework Oct 13, 2019 · The N18 PCV was designed that way so I haven't got a problems with that, not too sure about Citroen and Peugeot. The garage put another set on and ran it for a new minutes and the plugs were black again in no time. For the N18 motors, loosen the boost tube hose clamp on the passenger side, and using a screwdriver, get under the hose carefully and free it up. I also use liqui-moly 5w30 and check the oil everytime i drive it. I have a new membrane to replacement, but I can't take the cover off. I have a hose connecting the rocker cover to the air filter box, with an additional open-to-atmosphere breather on the tappet chest cover (without cannister). It's not a separate part so the whole cover will need to be replaced. I hear a sucking/whistling sound from the valve cover when I turn the engine off. Hope it is nothing serious. Can the PCV delete Jan 5, 2025 · Hi folks - firstly apologies to those that have already provided advice that i have not yet fully acted upon. We have info on that in this article here: MINI Cooper R56 Valve Cover Replacement (2007-2011) | Pelican Parts DIY Maintenance Article. Is there Dec 27, 2016 · Definitely sounds like your MINI has a vacuum leak. No other adjustments appear to have been made. I've recently done the complete timing chain kit, valve cover gasket and crankshaft seal. Valve cover (moderate to advanced): MINI Cooper Forum 186K members. It had always had a little bit of a rough idle so changed out the VVT and got a new valve cover incase it was the pcv valve. Now in with a Mini specialist. Jun 6, 2017 · I have a 07 mini cooper s r56 hardtop 2 door. Club Touareg Forum 115K members. . At the same time I also replaced both Vanos solenoids, lambda senor and other new parts. It seems most of my problems ( intermittent idle and hesitant acceleration started after I repaired the breather hose and foolishly decided to change the pcv for good measure ( and May 24, 2004 · I (finally) got them to look at my PCV valve and hose and the hose was soft with oil in it They changed the hose but didn't want to do so for the valve :bad: The worst part is that they update my ECU to version 37 without asking me Now my car has even more yo-yo's and my MPG is worse than ever Apr 3, 2020 · trouble being its removing the plastic cover that goes all way over the rocker cover on turbo cars, the n18 n13 ie same engine just bmw trying to distance them selves from all the hassle and issues the n18 and n14 have had over the years so their salesmen can honesty lie and say no sir these engines are new nothing like the crap we sold back then sir,, they also done same with the n47 diesels Oct 5, 2019 · Join our Mini Cooper Forums to talk about your new Mini. n14 engine. Nov 6, 2015 · Hi all, new poster here! I've owned my 2011 Countryman for almost exactly a year now (previously drove a 2005 Cooper S), and have run into my first issues. When I brought the car it had a oil leak from the turbo feed and return line and a coolant leak from the Thermostat. After reading all the FAQs and other posts i would Mar 3, 2020 · genuine ones are close to £400 new, if car idles fine then pcv valve is fine, they all push some oil out the breather its a normal thing, what you could do is fit a catch can if smoking on over run alot,, that said when they smoke more likely to be a worn engine or stem seals etc,, also if its smoking from the breather pushing to much oil in to the pcv and inlet its prob breathing t much from Feb 25, 2021 · pcv is for emissions its feeds the nox and vapour and any blow past gases in to the bottom of inlet manifold under cylinder 1 ie gearbox end, when they fail the car wont idle very well,, also when engine running pull the oil filler cap off when its hot engine should start to stutter after 30 seconds or so, also the pcv valve works off neg Mar 3, 2019 · there is a difference between vacum and crankcase pressure, crankcase pressure gasses are very carefully designed in to how a new engine needs to be ie to meet emission laws and targets. As well as a cap on an extra valve that was causing me to have a boost leak. To prevent this, the excess gas pressure is vented from the valve cover via the PCV valve. Code is P0456. The pipe at the back of the valve cover has been removed and the hole in the valve cover capped. The BMW X5 Jan 10, 2010 · Positive Crankcase Ventilation - posted in Problems, Questions and Technical: I currently have a small bore engine fitted with twin HS2s. The valve cover has two more internal check valves besides the big flow control valve you can remove and replace on the top. Jun 8, 2023 · Hey guys, I've got a 2008 Cooper S with ~130kish miles on it, when the cars up to temperature, it will blow a massive cloud of blue smoke out the exhaust after an idle or coasting, if I hold the revs around 1k it wont! the car has head the head done with the valves lapped and stem seals Aug 7, 2021 · Exclusive Workshops/LanSpeed Mini Official supplier and installer for Newman Cams, Kent Cams, Maniflow Exhausts, MFactory Competition Products, Swift Springs, YCW Suspension, Carbotech Brakes, ZRP connecting rods and crankshafts, Wossner pistons, Exclusive Workshops/LanSpeed final drive and gear set conversions for R53 BKD (coming soon), BKE, BKL and R56 N14 Getrag 6 (coming soon), in straight Apr 9, 2015 · Hi all, my R56 cooper S is using quite a lot of oil, around 1 ltr every 600 miles. I believe my valve cover pcv system went bad. Checked gas cap, but having trouble locating PCV valve for the next item to check. and it live a knife edge,, where a very slight change will effect it, ie cracked pipe, piston ring wear. ggaoiik xcgoip xagz dblmnv sjsdy inaz eyvh jvir ndsfe egsbm ujxcpf ljnbx ukt uzxqzwn iobpy