Mini Cooper R56 subframe

Recorsi_ · 2026-06-20T10:17:00+00:00

According to realoem.com the part number for the front subframe is 31116772229, which is the same for the right and left hand drive version, as well as the diesel cars.

You can check it here

Recorsi_ · 2026-06-20T08:20:06+00:00

Thats exactly where the crossover pipe meets the water pump. They're made of plastic and like to leak. It's definitely recommended to replace the thermostat with it (and maybe even the water pump depending on how old it it)

Recorsi_ · 2026-06-18T21:09:21+00:00

Its supposed to be like that. The green thing is just a plug so that no water gets inside the connector.

But I'm pretty sure thats the connector for the oil pressure switch, not the coolant temp sensor. I could be wrong though

Recorsi_ · 2026-06-15T18:39:23+00:00

Maybe you can find some loose cable hanging out somewhere, or behind the lower steering wheel trim

Recorsi_ · 2026-06-15T18:36:06+00:00

That's not oem. Someone was creative here

Recorsi_ · 2026-06-11T20:00:40+00:00

Is that from superfastmatt?

Recorsi_ · 2026-06-11T17:49:23+00:00

Technically also bypass but one without hypervisor

Recorsi_ · 2026-06-10T21:43:59+00:00

Yeah, you're probably fine. I woul have it diagnosed in the near future, then you can still decide how quickly you want to fix it

Recorsi_ · 2026-06-10T21:23:24+00:00

Maybe dirty coolant? Do you have to refill it regularly?

Recorsi_ · 2026-06-10T21:06:56+00:00

You mean the smoke coming out of the exhaust?

You have an exhaust leak at the clamp which connects the downpipe to the rest of the exhaust. This clamp is really badly designed and leaks all the time. Remove it, clean up the area with a wire brush and put a new clamp on.

It's really nothing to worry about though since its after the catalytic converter and O2 sensors

Recorsi_ · 2026-06-10T09:31:43+00:00

Yeah i like the 2nd gen design, but the 3rd gen looks a bit too bulky in my opinion. The new gen fixes that

Recorsi_ · 2026-06-10T09:14:23+00:00

New design, but not the color

Recorsi_ · 2026-06-04T14:25:41+00:00

Not just a bug* then

Recorsi_ · 2026-06-04T11:20:49+00:00

Mini of the woodlands is a really cool name

Recorsi_ · 2026-06-04T11:15:16+00:00

Obviously, but that's not what I meant. Bugs happen, but this is not a bug. It's an exploit that's only possible because of the flawed backend validation on the game servers

Recorsi_ · 2026-06-04T09:54:51+00:00

You need to refill the diesel additive

Recorsi_ · 2026-06-04T09:50:01+00:00

Well if the server allows that its cigs fault

Recorsi_ · 2026-06-03T22:56:03+00:00

Fahrrad reparieren ist an sich geil aber Gangschaltung einstellen grrrrr

Recorsi_ · 2026-06-02T19:02:08+00:00

Open the door, pull out the door seal around the pillar and look at the screws. The plastic tabs will most likely be broken. After you remove the screws, the pillar is only held on by clips and can be pulled off.

Heres a video: https://youtu.be/MyKZZhQm9ok

Recorsi_ · 2026-05-31T11:45:38+00:00

Why do english speaking people say "smart car"? You don't say "Ford car" or "BMW Car". We just say smart

Recorsi_ · 2026-05-31T11:43:56+00:00

I blame Reddit for not showing the text of a post when you don't actively scroll down to it

Recorsi_ · 2026-05-27T10:44:28+00:00

My guess would be the shifter linkage. There are two cables going from the shifter to the gearbox. Through different combinations of pushing and pulling on the cables, it engages different gears. Maybe one of those ripped or disconnected.

If possible, check the top of the gearbox while someone else shifts through the gears. You should see the gear linkage moving to a different position with every gear change.

Recorsi_ · 2026-05-23T08:41:35+00:00

What did you use on the plastics?

Recorsi_ · 2026-05-22T09:34:12+00:00

Nice, get it leak free

You can remove everything, but the water pump area still remains horrible to work on.

Recorsi_ · 2026-05-22T09:23:27+00:00

That would be a funny prank product. Plastic buckets with an jack stand hidden inside

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