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The story of how I acquired my Mini is rather intriguing; my instructor had it for hardly a few weeks before experiencing a blown head gasket, resulting in the engine being contaminated with milky oil. 😢 He said that if I towed it from his location and repaired it, I could own it. I have always desired one, and I am eager to get her restored. Let us proceed to the matter at hand. It is a 2009 R56 basic model, non-turbo, N12 engine with 95,000 kilometres. I removed the cylinder head, cleaned the milky oil residue, and am preparing to purchase a fresh head gasket and head bolts. I will acquire a new intake manifold gasket, exhaust manifold gasket, solenoids, thermostat gasket, timing belt with guides, bolts, tensioner, and sprocket. I am willing to invest a little amount in replacing some components if it enhances the motor's durability and minimises future maintenance efforts. Do you have recommendations for further components that I should consider replacing? What are some credible websites? I have been examining ECS tuning, which offers both OEM and aftermarket components; RockAuto has many products available for Minis. Regarding the head gasket issue, some have advised me to go for an OEM head gasket repair. Given that Minis are infamous for head gasket problems, should I go for OEM parts? Has Mini conducted several changes on it? I have researched the Fel-Pro Permatorque, which is said to perform well on automobiles with minor defects. I believed it would be more effective because I am not achieving a flawless finish on the head resurfacing. The head is aligned and exhibits no distortion. Has anybody used Fel-Pro, and what was their experience? What are the further evaluations about head gaskets?

Did the tire shop manipulate or replace the TPMS sensors?

Regrettably, there are increasing indications of a deterioration in Honda's dependability.

How did you verify that everything was removed from the torque converter? If it is feasible for me to do alone, I would certainly do it! Is there a set of pan filters available?

Hello, I had a comprehensive gearbox flush on my prior BMW X3 at 130,000 miles, since it had not been performed before. The gearbox fluid extracted during the service performed by an independent technician was black, although it should have been pink. The garage said it was the most severe condition they had encountered... A home flush is insufficient; it does not completely replace all of the fluid.I shall do a complete flush on my wife's RR when possible.

Most tuners include additional options for their maps, although switching is not mandatory. 🙂 My S5 did not produce pops and fringe, however it performed quite well!

If you are able to reach the battery, attempt to unplug it for a little period of time and thereafter reattach it. Occasionally, this action may restore the vehicle's systems to their original state.

If you need assistance with mapping, please contact Rick at unicorn.

😄😄😄 A map serves a multitude of purposes beyond that.

My setup is equipped with piggyback fuse holders (one for permanent live and one for switched live) that are directly connected to a power supply. The power supply is positioned deep in the passenger footwell, far away from any radio or antenna components. The notion that the issue is due to dashcam is baseless - the DAB problem existed before to the installation of the camera.

Are there any other individuals experiencing difficulties with the awful DAB radio on their CX60? My vehicle, registered in September 2023 and not one of the initial models without an aerial, has poor reception. It often loses signal for extended periods, has intermittent distortion, has low audio output, and sometimes abruptly switches to excessively loud and distorted sound. The DAB performance of other automobiles in the family is almost excellent, indicating that the issue is not related to the geographical location where I reside. I have verified that the firmware is up to date. The dealer has been very inept. They have been requested to investigate twice, but the most they can suggest is that the issue may be caused by my dashboard camera. However, they neglected to reconnect it until I saw it three weeks later, despite my first request for them to address the issue with the DAB. During my recent visit, they had the audacity to claim that the mere existence of dashcam cables may be causing disturbances, even when they are not connected to a power source. While the company is eager to profit from safety recall work, they seem to see my DAB issue as a mere inconvenience. Does anybody know the appropriate contact at Mazda UK whom I may approach to explore other avenues for investigation?

Mackie's in Glasgow, which I vaguely remember being positively mentioned on this list before, is worth considering.

Providing us with the specific geographical location of the automobile would enable us to suggest local experts that specialise in gearboxes.

Did you also purchase anything from Summit a long time ago, maybe about 15 years ago? Whenever I search on Summit, I am unable to see a shipping option to the United Kingdom. Returning to RA. When I read about the challenges people have in getting components from Europe, I frequently question why people don't use or at least contemplate using RA.

What is the quantity? I am 18 years old and I am unsure if this is advantageous or disadvantageous.

I have never used self-parking before. I often use an acoustic lock, relying heavily on voice commands. Avoid using the web browser.

Excellent, that resolved the issue! I successfully modified both sides as they seemed to be excessively elevated. I much appreciate the reference pictures you provided, since they were important in assisting me. I conducted a test and found that the wipers no longer make contact with the frame. Thank you!

Great, I appreciate it much. I will attempt this and provide feedback afterwards.

I am uncertain about whether the windscreen has been replaced. I recently purchased it secondhand. Carfax did not indicate any instances of accidents or windscreen replacements. However, this does not definitively indicate that it has not been substituted. Could you provide any details on the incorrect installation position?

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Upon observation, I have discovered that the driver side wiper extends beyond the desired range and makes contact with the frame around the windscreen on each swipe. Do you have any suggestions or insights about the potential causes of this issue? The 2021 CX-30.

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What are your opinions on the pre-2009 nose design of the SLK compared to the later model?

Resembling a tank, it seems compact and athletic, although it is in no way similar to an MX5.I really dislike them.

Thank you for the previous two messages. Yes, my partner and I had a previous generation 320 SLK. The performance was fantastic, but the whole experience was lacking in excitement. However, considering that it was the American version, it is possible that the exhaust system was designed to minimise noise.The user's text is enclosed in tags.An MB is not definitive, but there are few choices that really appeal to me. As a result of the wind and rain, Saltash has shifted to the east bank of the Tamar River.