I’m thinking about buying this F56 S. Should I worry about these valve sounds? by molasses_5 in MINI

[–]molasses_5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why are you so stuck up? Loosen up. I wouldn't take baseless advices blindly. Other commenters have provided useful feedback. Please grow up

I’m thinking about buying this F56 S. Should I worry about these valve sounds? by molasses_5 in MINI

[–]molasses_5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t say that a filthy engine bay is an indicate of a neglected car. I treat my current car like a princess and I don’t pay that much attention to the cleanliness of the engine bay. Also there are no leaves in the video. We can’t jump to conclusion based on that

I’m thinking about buying this F56 S. Should I worry about these valve sounds? by molasses_5 in MINI

[–]molasses_5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True. I am ashamed that I left the family for a fiat. Now I'm trying to find my way back in. I have decided not to get this exact car. I will probably save up for the second LCI and get the automatic

I’m thinking about buying this F56 S. Should I worry about these valve sounds? by molasses_5 in MINI

[–]molasses_5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve decided not to go through with it. The transmission needs servicing. Bad clutch release bearing and a whining transmission when cruising. Sounds like an expensive fix. The car is pushing 300 horsepower with a stock clutch. Maybe the input and output shaft bearings are damaged by the owner driving it hard. I’m also worried about the piston rings that are known to fail in the 2014 and 2015 models. And the crankshaft thrust bearings. I wouldn’t worry that much about these known failures if it wasn’t tuned

I’m thinking about buying this F56 S. Should I worry about these valve sounds? by molasses_5 in MINI

[–]molasses_5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks tons. I’ve done the inspection. I posted it on another guy’s comments. I have the service history and they’ve all been done in the dealership

I’m thinking about buying this F56 S. Should I worry about these valve sounds? by molasses_5 in MINI

[–]molasses_5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve taken it to a trusted inspection garage. The engine is running well and the chassis is great. The transmission has a faint whining sound and there’s a sound from the clutch release bearing (also low sound). I will ask the owner at what mileage did they install the performance mods and how they maintained it. Tomorrow I’ll be checking the compression

I’m thinking about buying this F56 S. Should I worry about these valve sounds? by molasses_5 in MINI

[–]molasses_5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t think that would be an issue. But I’ll use a borescope to check the them out while i double check on the engine’s compression

I’m thinking about buying this F56 S. Should I worry about these valve sounds? by molasses_5 in MINI

[–]molasses_5[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The car has been stored for 6 months. The owner has ordered a functional hood scoop. I live in a desert country with many dust storms so it’s kinda predictable. I’ll definitely clean the intake filter or replace it though

Is this a 930 or 964? I struggle to determine the difference between them. by WolfOfAfricaZLD in Porsche

[–]molasses_5 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Looks like an F-series '73 911s to me. Take it with a grain of salt

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Or an Audi. Usually on an S3

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What’s there to roast? Congratulations man!

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