How to Replace Oil Filter Housing Gasket R50/R53 MINI Cooper 2002-2006
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- How to fix a first generation MINI oil filter housing leak. A little hard to see the bolts but I show you the whole process step by step.
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How to fix a first generation MINI oil filter housing leak. A little hard to see the bolts but I show you the whole process step by step.
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Can this be the same process for removing it from an r53 manual transmission mini copper S ?
Thanks very much for the video. Did this job today and found that if you remove the fan for the power steering pump, you can get to the bottom housing bolt very easily.
Mod Mini. It took about three weeks but the car is finally off the jack stands and drives like dream. What initially was going to just be a servicing of the supercharger turned into the following:
Oil Pan gasket, Water pump, thermostat and housing, shifting cable replacement, Fuel Filter swap, lower motor mount, new bypass valve, crank position sensor o-ring, and a couple of radiator hoses. CV axle is happening soon since it's totally shot, but thanks to your videos and replies to questions I've got the confidence to do the job. Thanks again for all of your help. It's been invaluable.
Christopher Gale Glad the videos have been helpful!
Chris Gale Ucci. 3000
Just coolant, but oil from the filter and cylinder head galleries will spill everywhere when the housing is removed. But no need to drain engine oil.
I'm doing almost the exact same right now. Started with a bad water pump, now it's supercharger service, oil cooler replacement, new hoses, new thermostat and coolant temperature sensor. @modmini is saving me some serious cash right now!
thanks for the help. one thing I did to help this replacement was take off the filter itself. once that was out of the way I could get the last bolt that's directly under it from the top.
Your repair videos are an absolute life saver! My mini needed a bunch of work. Oil pan gasket, crank position sensor O-Ring, oil filter housing gasket, passenger CV axle, upper engine mount, and lower engine brace.
I soooo appreciate your videos! My R52 with JCW kit is driving like a dream, but it's so assuring to know what goes wrong in other people's MINI's, and how to fix it. I'll be more prepared if that time comes to my ride. Thank you so much!
Another great instructional video for us Gen 1 fanatics.
Every video you make is simply fantastic! Very informative. I don't even own a Mini yet but have been shopping for a first gen R53 and watching your videos have shown me all the things to look for as well as how to fix the common things that go wrong with these cars. Thank you for what you're doing and sharing it with the world.
Perfect video, just replaced on my R53. With the manual transmission and the coolant lines for the oil cooler, plenty of room to see and replace the seal when I unbolted it. I thought it might be more of a pain. Definitely should have done when I replaced the clutch. Thanks!
I changed my oil filter housing gasket today in my 2007 R52. Followed your video. One tip...the bottom bolt of the oilf filter housing...I was able to get access by removing the fan under my mini. 2 bolts and bam...bottom bolt to the oil filter housing was right there. Thank you for your videos.
Love the videos! I think I've watched most if not all of your MINI videos. It helped tremendously when I did my pulley swap.
I just watched this and successfully replaced mine! Much thanks to you!!!! Total cost, 10 bucks!
Great video! I am an professional mechanic (aircraft) so pretty handy but new to the mini and found the video made the job real easy.
It is an absolute pleasure watching your videos. Your simple & effective explanations, leaves out any errors on my part when i follow your lead.
Did valve cover gasket yesterday. Very simple but difficult. I'll see if I can stop there or proceed with filter & pan gaskets. Your videos are great! I've had three 02-06 S mini's, as you well know the actual job of most everything is the easy part. It's getting there!!! That's the problem. 😁
Mod Mini thanks for all the video tutorials - it's been my best help doing multiple maintenance on my R53 jcw Mini !- really appreciate it !
I found that you can easily access the bottom bolt near the green connector from the bottom if you remove the power steering fan you can put a ratchet through there and take off the bolt.
It may or may not help someone. Lol
Great video easy and straight forward and I manage to get all 3 of the bolts from the top result thanks again 👍
Yet another great informative video *****, I guess this gets added to my punch list of items to replace while I have her torn down lol. I can't wait to see my baby as clean as most of the cars you work on! (poor girl has small leaks from every gasket it seems) Keep the vids coming bud, they are massive help to all your loyal followers!
Did this yesterday. Again your video was so helpful. I found that removal of the right axle made this a lot easier. Only took a few minutes (had experience from last year) With the axle gone, you can see the housing completely and all the bolts.
+John Patton Yup super easy if you remove either the axle or the exhaust manifold. If you have small hands, you can work through the exhaust manifold using various length socket extensions, but if you know how to pull an axle that is the less frustrating way.
today thanks to you I managed to change the seal! thank you so much!!!
Just did this repair. Took just under 3 hours. It was exactly as you describe. Could not get the torque wrench on the third bolt, so tightened it as hard as I could with a short wrench. Of course, I had previously replaced both rear freeze plugs without removing the header, so I had some experience working in the back of the motor.
Thanks for all of this. Couldn’t have built my lifted Mini without you.
This is an excellent video! Thank you for making the effort to show how to remove the oil filter housing. One tip I'd like to share that has helped me on different jobs when I have to thread bolts in difficult spaces while aligning components. I make "guide dowels". I start by using two or three bolts of the same pitch/diameter etc as the original bolts. I cut off the hex-head and use a hacksaw to make "screwdriver" slot on one end. I then screw this "guide dowel" into the block. With the hex-head removed, I can easily guide the component over the dowel and flush against the block, and if necessary also screwing a nut down over the guide dowel to keep the component from shifting. Then I can more easily screw in the other original bolts. Finally, I unscrew the guide dowel, and replace it with the last original bolt. I have used this trick on Lexus and Toyota axle-shafts with great success.
Nice tip
Sounds like you could make a whole video on making the apparatus tool flexyracer. I'd watch it.
I just did this job and had a hell of a job aligning the unit into the block all while trying to thread in the bolts. It was a huge PITA. Completed the job to only notice it continue to leak because the gasket misaligned and mushroomed out.
Now I have to do it again. I'll have to try this.
great video but i just undid the manifold and moved it to the side on cooper s with heater pipes.ex gasket £2.80 and made this job easier.i am working outside off of a pair of ramps so more i can do from above is a big help.like your videos and for people wanting to do their own work they are perfect.
Your tutorial videos are outstanding 👏 please keep them going you help me so much !!!!
So thankful for this channel!!!
Thank you! You are a Mini Cooper God!!!
Cheers mate. I have just this issue to be fixed. Watched a fair few of your videos. Nice camera work.
You make it look too easy. My favorite is the engine removal speed run. :)
After doing a few times, it's easiest if you remove either right axle or the exhaust manifold.
Just did this job. With the oil filter removed it's fairly easy to access all three bolts from above. I would suggest changing this gasket while you're doing an oil change.
Great tip!
One video id love to see you do is how to change a R50 cooper/one fuel cap to a R53 fuel cap. Its a mod no one has written about and im sure im not the only one who wants to know :)
Nice strategy! I didn't try removing the oil filter housing until I had the subframe, axle, and starter out. I was replacing the clutch anyway but it's good to know this gasket can be replaced without removing anything else. I wasn't very careful when twisting off the heat exchanger (Cooper S manual) coolant hoses and crushed the coolant ports - they are very soft aluminum so at least it shouldn't be hard to make them round again with a dowel.
Yue Fan Hello -
Yes, that works. Unless you are replacing the hoses, there is no need to separate the housing from the hoses. Just back it off and let it hang there.
***** Words of experience haha. Though, I ended up taking the cooler off, too, to help better seal it to the oil filter housing with some Permatex The Right Stuff since those oil seals were very brittle also.
Super helpful video, changed the housing gasket to fix that leak. If you have an S model as worth changing the two orings between the filter housing and coolant system heat exchanger. Ended up going back to change those after but at least pretty easy
John Milne was yours an S model? How was the oil filter housing gasket replacement for that? Enough room to get to it on the S model?
@Modmini te agradezco mucho todos los videos que subes , resuelven muchas dudas muchas gracias amigo, 🫂 estoy en el mismo trabajo con muchas ganas de terminar y pasearme con mi mini Cooper s r53 🎉🎉
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Great info and comments, i didnt think of removing heat shield or ps pump fan but i will. I might akso add to remove the right tire and degrease everything before u start and again after u finish, (u can define a leak location better with a clean engine) also with tire off its much easier to see and do everything
Thank you so so much you make it look so easy👍👍🙏🙏
thanks you did a great job,
Amazing video!
perfect DIY I used it on 03/19/16
You have the best videos very informative I have done a lot of wrenching my self thanks to you. Problem now is engine light is on took it in paid 25 bucks to put on diagnostic machine the code they read was bad 02 sensor replace both and light still on took it back and they still tell me there code is still for 02 sensor's it's my wife's car she noticed that when she drive in rain the engine light goes out when weather clears it comes back on do you have any logical idea what might be happening . Thanks Typhoon
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I learned a new word in Spanish :)
Hi,
I don't even own a Mini, but your videos I find fascinating! This is quite a random question but, what gloves are those that your wearing?
That was a good video.
The true skills come with recording while working
Thanks very helpful, but my R52 2006 Cooper Cabrio in Australia didn't have the heat shield above the exhaust manifold and the one below it couldn't be pushed out of the way, so a bit more difficult.I managed to remove the 3 bolts with a 3/8'socket, ratchet & about 6"of extension. the biggest issue was replacing the 10 mm bolt on heat shield... it took more time than the rest of the task.
I want to replace the cooler gaskets too. Do i have to drain the coolant to replace those? Can't find any videos on that.
I don't know if you still visit your page, but I have a question. How do you read the dipstick on your MINI? I find it very difficult to do so. It's like I see oil on it after I wipe it and dip it again, but nothing that seems to tell me that I need to put more oil it.
Well done, creative in place solution. As you mentioned manuals with the heat exchanger will be more difficult, have you done one of those since you made this video?
thank you very much for that video. my is an 05 mini cooper s. After I bought it I took to the dealer and they said the leak was from the oil pan but when I had a chance to check I notice what you said two of the bolts and the housing are very wet. Can I ask for a video for the inner ball join it is a pain in the neck to remove and nobody talks about it. It's all about outer ball join and bushings, thanks.
+Norman Perez Inner ball joint requires removing axles or removing the subframe.
Great video, even if it is hard to see the bolts. Do you suggest doing this while changing the oil? Or will it not leak too much oil when you remove the housing?
Thx!
Jacob Brown It can be done any time. It only leaks a small amount of oil.
Would it be a good idea to replace the oil pressure switch gasket while in there?
Hello I have question I live in Australia and own a cooper s R53 most like more street driving would you recommend putting on a external oil cooler
thank you for this video can you explain to me why automatic transmission don't have the coolant on the oil housing .
Ghassan Kharbat I don't know. I think the heater core hoses are used to warm/cool the transmission fluid instead of engine fluid.
Would a 2002 base MINI, non-turbo with manual transmission have the cooling hoses attached to the housing? I've got a major oil leak that I think is more a cracked housing than just the gasket. I'll be replacing the entire housing and filter cap with new.
No.
What a great video! My mini is a 2013 and can’t seem to be able to find a decent video how to do it. My set up is different...
I will make one someday. You have to remove the (turbo) downpipe.
Mod MINI thank you! Mine is non turbo... do I still need to remove the down pipe. I would like to remove as little as humanly possible. Wishful thinking😜 thank you for the videos, they are the best on CZcams 💙
what if the trunk won’t open with the emergency cable, & its just stuck? is it still possible to take off/put on the terminals or do anything battery related with the boot stuck closed?
My car is missing the bottom shield bolt. I heard you say it is 10mm but what thread is it?
I’d like to see an explanation of how the unit works. It has coolant running around it and three in/out puts for oil. Mine, as I was re installing it, had an o ring that didn’t look to seal on anything. Now I’m worried about it.
this may be dumb question, but do you have to drain the engine oil before doing this?
What is the tighting torque for the three bolts holding the filter housing in place?
Where did you get those fender replacements so they're not that black/gray plastic?
How the flip do you make this look sos easy? I've been trying for 2 days to get at all the bolts. It is super frustrating!
Thanks for the video, it IS helpful... 🙂
I just replaced my oil filter housing gasket and it almost killed me thanks for the video.
Hi Mod Mini, thank you so much for your videos. I gonna do this job (2006 MCS R52 6 Speed manual) and before starting I would understand why not remove the oill filter to get more room? Is there anything wrong doing so? Thanks!!!
sure that might help
Hi modmini .Great video as usual may I just ask but I need too do this too my manual cooper s . Will the filter housing come out with the oil cooler still attached or will it need too be removed before removing the housing? Many thanks
Probably will need to remove an axle or the exhaust manifold to get it out of there.
Great video always informative, I have a question and I've checked your archive of videos, my 2006 Mini Cooper s driver door won't open from inside or outside, the key fob seems to be working fine I can see it move when I hit the button but it always goes back to the lock position the passenger side is working fine, what do you think is the problem, I've tried my best and it's just not good enough.
Victor Oliveira The latch probably needs a good oiling. What it from the outside with the palm of your hand while trying to open it and it should move enough to get the door open. I had the same question about a month ago and this worked.
I'll give it a shot thanks, I appreciate it.
Mod Mini, thanks for your video. I found oil leakage in the wiring connector of the pressure switch and the bottom bolt which is holding the oil filter housing in my Mini Cooper R50 auto transmission. I am wondering if the entire housing can be taken out from the car with just 3 bolts loosen. Thanks in advanced.
Probably need to remove an axle, that's probably easiest.
Hi, I just replace the gasket last night, and I would like to provide more information about it. The oil housing can be remove from the car easily, and it is also a good time for oil pressure switch replacement as well. Besides that, for the right hand side drive vehicle like mine, it is impossible to use the extension wrench from the drive, but two bolts can be easily reached by removing the steering oil cooling fan. One more thing is the shape of the gasket, since there are two type gasket in the market and I bought both for replacement. For the new oil canister where there in no spring and cage in the canister, the shape of the gasket is the same with the one shown in your video. And I guest another shape gasket is for the oil canister with spring and cage.
I was wondering if you could help me I watch all your videos and you're awesome!!! I have white smoke coming out my oil cap and my dipstick on my mini Cooper S 2003...I changed my head gasket and it still blows white smoke out of the oil cap..Can it be my oil filter housing or Piston rings.Can you please help
It has two hoses coming out of the oil filter housing
I have an R53 04 base mini with a manual transmission. I broke the drain plug inside the housing and have to replace the entire housing. I need any advice you can give me. I'm not shy or new to working on my own vehicles, but I am new to my mini. The shop said it would be a two hour fix so I'm not too scared, but it's 10° F outside and I have work in the next few days so I have to get it done. Please please respond. I am now subscribed.
All the advice is in the video. To get more room, remove the exhaust manifold or passenger axle. Exhaust manifold is probably less risky/requires less tools.
Hi ModMINI! I have a problem with my 2004 MCS, and I just wanted to get your thoughts. I just did my regular oil change and as I finished the oil light came on. I check the oil level and it was perfect and there was no leaks. The light is on while idle but turns off when passes 3000 rpms. Have you encountered any problems like this before? I wouldn't want to do unnecessary damage by driving it like this. I would really appreciate your opinion!! Thank you!
You may have damaged the bypass/drain valve inside the oil filter housing. If you can't repair it, you need to replace the entire housing. Get this fixed as you are running the car with lower than required oil pressure for safe engine operation.
Is this easier with the subframe removed? I'm dropping min to fit Poly bushes soon, I might do this while I'm there leaking or not, a preemptive strike!
Removing subframe would be overkill for this job.
So if you had to change the control arm bushings, CV boots, and oil filter housing gasket would you do them all at the same time? My thought is after the arms are out access to the axles is easier and then the axles out the housing is easier to reach. Your thoughts??
+BigSteveRealtor Yes.
do you have a DIY on R50-R53 steering angle sensor (sas) recalibration? I found the module on the steering column right after the knuckle.
Sorry, don't have one but I am pretty sure you need dealer tools to do this.
(Software)
Hey @Mod MINI, Great video and I have done this repair before thanks to you. A different question, as I think over time my filter housing has become stripped from oil changes and I need to replace the entire housing. Do you think you could pull the whole housing out from the top after undoing the bolts, of would you need to drop the whole subframe and do it that way from the bottom? It is an '03 Cooper S, so I will have the oil cooler on there. Thanks!
I was wondering the same thing. Were you able to get the whole housing out? I just purchased a whole new housing and would like to replace the whole thing. Thanks
@@BoulderMountainGuiding Haven't tried yet, but I took a look this past weekend, and I don't think there is enough clearance. That being said, you may be able to get it out from the wheel well on passenger side. It not, likely will have to drop the subframe. Mod MINI has that laid out in his clutch replacement video.
@@NotOfThisWolrd bummer, I just dropped the sub frame last week and replace the clutch and oil pan. I knew I should’ve just changed it then and there.
Hi Mod MINI, this video gives me enough courage to do this repair myself, thank you for that. I think Ive seen all of your videos since I got my mini cooper s 02. They are very helpful. (local repair shop said they would to it for $400). Im on a budget here so Im ready to give this a go myself. Does the oil needs to be drain as if you were doing an oil change? I saw you put a towel down. I have a mini s manual and the link on the description says its only for 04-06. Could I buy this at my local auto parts store?
Again thanks for all your videos
Francisco
Frank Nativi Oil filter housing does not require draining the oil. I think the oil cooler part is the same for all R53 manual shift, but if you are worried, check pelicanparts.com for the right part for your car. I know the gasket itself is the same for all R50 and R53.
***** Successfully completed the job myself yesterday. I check today and there is no more oil leaking from the housing. Also Thanks to you I find out that the power steering pump on my car had an extended warranty. I called my local dealer and he said he will replace the pump and the cooling fan at no charge! You saved me at least 2k right there.
Question, my car only has the first heatshield that goes on top of the exhaust manyfold. The one that does on the oil filter housing is missing (underneat the exhaust manyfold). Ive been looking for it online but no luck. Where can I find it?
Thank you so much for making these videos and have nice day.
@@franknativi try a junkyard bud. Or someone that parts out minis on fb marketplace
thank you again. could you please clarify if there are any different housing gaskets available? which one is for 2003 r53 manual?
They are all the same except 2002 R50 which may have an earlier style.
you are an incredible person. thank you for response.
I have an '04 and have a broken oil filter cage. Do you know if I really need to replace the whole oil filter housing or is there a suitable internally caged oil filter?
I believe you have to replace the whole thing. It's better to upgrade anyway to be able to use the more readily available internally caged filters.
What is the black round plastic housing attached to the filter housing with the 2 pipes attached with clips called? Mine is leaking..
Go to realoem.com to look up part names/numbers.
I changed my oil housing/heat exchanger gaskets out and when I went to start up the car it ran very rough in limp mode throwing a P0300 code (Multiple random misfires). I looked over my work and noticed I had forgot to put the green cable plug back onto the oil filter housing before starting the Mini. After putting it on and starting the car, same thing nothing different. That's all I can see had gone wrong, any idea what the problem may be?
random misfire = check compression and spark and fuel. leaving oil pressure sending unit wire off won't hurt anything but you may have missed something somewhere else that making the car unhappy... usually a P030x code is fairly serious, it could be as simple as a failed spark plug or as bad as a burnt valve or damaged piston ring/bore wall.
Okay thanks!
I have a 04 Mini Cooper non S . I'm seeing oil in my coolest reservoir but no signs of a bad head gasket. No overheating, no bubbles in engine oil, no milkshake oil, no smoke at exhaust, no water at exhaust.
Could a bad pill filter housing gasket allow for oil to enter my cooling system? Thanks guys! gasketat the
A different garage told me that it wasnt the oil filter housing leaking but the pressure sensor. Have you seen this? Also how would you suggest replacing it?
+BigSteveRealtor Pressure sensor is easy, just put a wrench over the end and loosen and replace, it's just like a pipe fitting. Put sealant on the threads.
My service adviser is recommending replacing the oil filter housing after an inspection finding an oil leak on my niece's MCS. Does the housing really need to be replaced or do you recommend just doing the gasket replacement? The stealership quoted $1107.40 for this job which I plan on doing myself if it's just the gasket.
emmel07 You just need to replace the gaskets unless there is some corrosion that caused the cooler to corrode, which the dealer would not be able to tell from the outside. There are two o-rings that may need replacing as well. You'd need two of these. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009H8NSSW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009H8NSSW&linkCode=as2&tag=mimlif-20
emmel07 I have a 2012 Mini Cooper S and my housing unit is leaking. The price they quoted me was 1,837 dollars. Because I've been a "loyal" customer, they brought it down to 787 dollars. Yikes. I don't know anything about fixing cars so my options are pretty low.
I have to replace my entire house because drain back valve broke all has gone well but can’t pull old housing out from above. Took sensor off got closer but no go. Don’t want yo scratch the valve cover. Will it drop from below. Have a few days till I can get back to it. Think lower motor might let me swing engine enough to drop it down. Thankful for any suggestions. John
Take out the exhaust or passenger axle to get enough room to get whole thing out.
Mod MINI I got it by taking out lower motor mount and I had to remove oil sensor and dropped it down from the top. Waiting for two coolant hoses that go to filter to come tomorrow and I should be good to go. Thanks for all your videos. Oh I did the ac coil today also fingers crossed on all this.
Hello, I drive a 2006 R50 Base Hatchback (non-turbo) Is this the same process for my Mini? I have to replace the entire oil housing. My oil filter seized shut, I ended up having to buy a brand new one. Thank you for your time.
Basically the same except no oil cooler so a little easier.
Hi Mod mini . thanks a lot for your videos. I own a 2002 RHDR53 and had to remove the whole oil filter housing to open it and change the filter. it had been tightened by the previous owner or preceeding one maybe ! But when I mounted back all the stuff : great leakage. So I orderer a new gasket and 2o-rings. Despite all seals new, leakage again. I have cleaned the surface with brake cleaner, all dried, added Bardhal silicone gasket; The following day I start the engine and still leaking. It seems the oil is coming from the lowest screw hole, the one located at the bottom of the housing; Is there any chance this hole communicates with the lowest oil channel or is the gasket damaged ? The leakage is huge, not only drops ! And even when the oil is cold. I mean it starts leaking as soon as I put the engine on. Any idea of the cause and how to fix it ? 3 months now without driving my mini and it is a nightmare ! Any advice is welcome.
Wow, thats strange. I guess - There must be a crack in the casting or something. I guess you could try JB-weld and then drill/ tap the screw hole. Might work to fill whatever cracks. If it's the oil filter housing that is leaking, either a gasket is in wrong or the part is broken. Just buy a new filter housing and oil exchange. (It could be leaking from the heat exchange - that part has narrow passages)
Hi, thanks for quick response; No leaks from the oil cooler. What you suggest means I have to remove the engine cause there is no room to drill. I have removed and inspected the housing and it looks perfect. Looked with mirror and did not see any external crack or defect. I wanted to know if you had heard about a prevous similar case. Next step, i will change the screw with its floating washer and try to seal all with silicone and one of these copper seals used on banjo bolts for brake lines.Thanks again.
Is it the same gasket for both the R50 and the R53?
U have any videos on how to clean the I intercooler on the mini
+Juan Valencia Solvent and a bristle brush. The inside doesn't really need cleaning.
Ok thks I recently did all the tune up on my r53 cooper but it still lags on the torque n throttle response but I do heard the supercharger working what else can I do to get better performance or am I missing something
+Juan Valencia It's a MINI. It will always lag on torque and throttle response.
Ok thks your videos are really usefull I've done all the gaskets on it from watching your videos
Is this job same as the base model ?
would this leak cause oil light to flicker
Hi mod mini! I’m wondering if this gasket is the same for a bmw mini one 2005? Thanks for all your help!!
Same for all except early 2002 or earlier in Europe
Thank you!!! Greetings from Chile!
i am amazed you dont get your watch caught on stuff.
On a regular oil change do you lift the car up on all 4 points or just the front?
Drain plug is on the back side of the oil pan so either...
I had a quick question i have a 2002 mini cooper s my speedo just stopped working and my abs brake light are all on ive been to several places and no one seems to know whats wrong i know your pro at this hope you can help me out and respond promptly
Joshua Velazquez Probably a bad wheel speed sensor. You'll need dealer software or an some electronics testing tools to figure out which one.
Ill make shure to check them out thanks for the help man 👌🏽 apriciate it
How long would you estimate this job to be going at it the first time around?
It really depends on your skill level. Minimum 1 hour I would guess unless you are very familiar with the car.
Hiya Mod Mini,
Always a pleasure to watch your great vids, I have a R53 2003 S
I have a slightly more worry! pressure light showed on dial after an oil change. switched off immediately- car NOT driven - took filter housing off found a black plastic button 2 springs - believe this may the pressure valve in the filter housing
I have got a new complete oil filter housing on order with new pressure switch and gasket.
I believe these bits is to be the pressure valve!! all bits found were in the filter housing - As I say car not driven and will get a fuller view once parts received....the oh dear scenario hit home if you get my drift.......update on my repair once all parts received.
have you ever come across this????
regards
Keith
***** People break that spring/valve sometimes. Replace the housing and you should be OK. I haven't seen this personally but I hear it happens from time to time.
***** here is a useful link/cut and paste to assist others with knowledge of the oil filter housing cap types/filter types. Thanks to New Mini Mania
new.minimania.com/MINI__02_04__Oil_Filter_Confusion___Problem___Hints
***** Thanks for the link. The oil filter housing and the fuel filter are different for some of the early 2002 cars.
I just did this and I suggest pulling the entire housing out on a MCS. As you'll want to inspect the oil cooler for clogging. And change its 2 O rings. Also, its good practice to clean and resurface the machined triangle gasket surface on the engine block. Dealing with this over engineered monstrosity isn't something you want to do again. So just go the extra steps and rebuild it all properly. IMHO.
Mike Spenard Thanks for the tips. Cleaning the block surface - yes, but how would you resurface it without pulling the block? I quick spray with some brake cleaner and maybe going over with a scraper should be more than sufficient for an oil sealing surface.
***** Some 800 grit and a small sanding block. Then flush the whole thing off with carb cleaner. Same with the flat surface on the cooler that mates with O-rings (don't trust the manufacturing process to leave it nick free). Also, you'll want to order those 2 hoses with the MCS. Mine were either RTVd on or melted to the metal tubes because it ran hot (clogged cooler); not entirely sure; so be prepared to cut them off.
***** Also, the whole thing fits thru the pass side wheel well. If you pre-assemble it with the gasket I suggest wrapping that surface in a mech wipe (tape it on) before you pass it thru that arch again. Otherwise it'll get nicked or dirty.
I see you did more than our friend, moodmini. I have to replace my oil filter housing after breaking the drain back plug. My mini is an 04 R53 manual. What are the extra steps to remove? Please respond. It's 10° F if I'm lucky and have to do it outside sooner rather than later.
Not sure if anybody reads these comments, but how much harder is it to go ahead and replace the oil filter housing while replacing the gasket? Is it much more involved than what is seen in this video?
How would one remove the entire oil filter housing if that needs to be replaced? Is there a lot to do after removing those three bolts?
+Brian Kuennen Just remove the hoses and done.