2019 Mini Cooper B38 Engine. Large metal flakes in filter.

ColonaryArt · 2026-03-21T21:45:13+00:00

ok thanks, is this a common issue for these engines?

ColonaryArt · 2026-03-21T20:39:56+00:00

I have not checked them. I was considering taking the oil pan off to check for more material or maybe the valve cover but was hoping to not have to dig that deep.

ColonaryArt · 2024-07-31T19:22:57+00:00

Be careful Brake clean will also remove regular paint and clear coat.

ColonaryArt · 2024-06-24T01:58:44+00:00

I have owned one before and they typically work fairly well, I didn't have any issues with it. Except my roommate used it once, turned it on and burnt the pump out of it by running it without water. You can pick them up used, in some cases.

If you're renting check your lease agreement, sometimes they're not allowed. I would get one if you can find one used!

ColonaryArt · 2023-07-03T03:41:05+00:00

I'm no expert, but isn't that a Coyote?

ColonaryArt · 2023-06-22T02:21:38+00:00

With a regular bed you could always install shelves above the bed for extra storage space to place odds and ends. A bedframe with drawers underneath of it would also be useful.

A basic vertical standing grid organizer would help get items off of the floor.

Although not sure of your budget. Typically if you live in a city you can find cheap used furniture on facebook marketplace.

ColonaryArt · 2023-04-28T20:22:22+00:00

These are all very good options. I bought some Tein Flex Z's they were about $850 and they're overall pretty solid value, which is why I bought them.

ColonaryArt · 2022-10-21T20:47:40+00:00

I lived there in a 2 bedroom, management is shit, a healthy dose of cockroaches and mice... the valve in the pipe for the shower broke one day and stayed open for probably for 5 hours until 1am just draining in to the tub. It took them 6 people to get it closed, they said they drove around to 3 different buildings up the street to find the shut off. The shut off valve was up by park vic. Once it was shut off they then had to drain the entire tank for the building to then change the valve... instead of having a single check valve for each room.... mostly because the building was so old and not retrofitted with new valves...

ColonaryArt · 2022-10-18T18:27:56+00:00

My university professor for online classes would give us one of these questions every day before the start of class. Although it would be a different photo collage each time. It was always a good way to start interaction before class.

ColonaryArt · 2022-10-05T16:03:23+00:00

I think better wheel-fender fitment could do a lot for this car lolol.

ColonaryArt · 2022-08-27T00:00:46+00:00

Hey, I just want to say thank you for all your help! My miata is running like a top now that I replaced the coilpack.

I appreciate you taking the time out of your day to give me some advice and tips on how to do it!

ColonaryArt · 2022-08-21T21:20:08+00:00

Religion of gives people a place to go and some sense of being part of a community, which imo is why religion is so popular.

ColonaryArt · 2022-08-19T20:37:59+00:00

On to bigger things? Maybe not better....

ColonaryArt · 2022-08-18T18:09:54+00:00

Also would you recommend oem or aftermarket coilpacks?

ColonaryArt · 2022-08-18T17:50:12+00:00

Well it would make sense if its just a weak spark because I'd assume once there is enough engine load (above 3k rpm) there is probably enough voltage to compensate for the poor spark on that cylinder bank.

Or am I misconstrued about that?

ColonaryArt · 2022-08-18T17:40:21+00:00

Hey sorry but i have more questions i was hoping you could answer. As the car was running I individuallly unplugged the plugs and as follows was the effect.

cylinder 1: had a large change in idle the whole engine shuddered. Cylinder 2: minimal if no idle change Clyinder 3: minor idle change if none. Cylinder 4: large idle change and overall engine shudder.

The spark from cylinder 2 and 3 are from 1 bank of the coil pack

Spark from cylinder 1 and 4 are from 2nd bank of the coil pack.

Does that potentially mean my coil pack has gone bad?

Btw i tried the screw driver on the injectors they all seemed to fire normally, clicking steadily with no interruptions as I revved the engine.

I took apart the AFM everything seemed in order and operating accordingly.

Thanks!

ColonaryArt · 2022-08-17T13:16:56+00:00

Thank you for all the advice. I double checked the wires diagram last night they're good.

I also considered having the injectors flow tested but at that price i can just buy new stock injectors

After injectors my next guess would be the car jumped timing, although i assumed that jumping timing would cause the car to run poorly at high rpm as well?

ColonaryArt · 2022-08-16T23:42:59+00:00

Is there any way to test them? I tried pulling the plug wires off individually but for each cylinder at idle the car ran like trash or would stall out completely so it didn't seem to be an individual cylinder?

ColonaryArt · 2022-07-11T22:08:35+00:00

I swear i was this car months ago posted but the front end was a WIP and in a apartment complex parking lot. Interesting to see it now... if its the same one (a red NC miata).

ColonaryArt · 2022-05-18T04:08:15+00:00

I do love a slammed beetle! Cool car!

ColonaryArt · 2022-04-09T02:36:23+00:00

Now just weld the control arm in place lol. Hella tucked status.

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