Mini N18 Valve Stem Seal Replacement WITHOUT Removing Head (Smoke From Exhaust)

[@chamacolloron]

Love the background music Bro

[@PJ_Sloan]

So what all did you end up using to adapt to the spark plug holes? I don't have anything the correct size in my kits. I'm about to just weld an air fitting to an old spark plug after busting out all the ceramic.

[@alanw5812]

can use the door cover fork tool to put the spring back

[@pvainola]

I'm getting an engine light due to a Vanos code 2D60 and 2C58 (and lean lambda). I replaced the exhaust solenoid, but the code came back after a few months. Any tips since you have experience with the N18?

[@cjones9514]

What is the name of the valve tool used to compress the springs? Where can I get this?...

[@lincspoacher5071]

I know many a garage that would go nowhere near that job, well done

[@Chris_CDB]

Thanks mate, I like to think I can get over most hurdles! 😂

[@99fxr68]

Great video. My chicks F60 needs this. Dealer wants $6k 😭 I’m proficient on 80s Toyotas. This is voodoo to me.

[@ssss-df5qz]

Mate I've been doing it 25 years and that inlet cam assembly just looks ridiculous. I'm in the thick of doing one now and it's just overly pointlessly intricate.

[@Chris_CDB]

@ssss-df5qz yes mate, it is unfortunately well over engineered, but that’s unfortunately the way it’s all Going now, lots of pointless bits!

[@christophercolletta5000]

Feedback?

[@bradleywilkie159]

Excellent video. The chain didn't move off the crank as long as you keep the tension on the chain?

[@Chris_CDB]

Yep, that’s right. The chain won’t come off the bottom pulley as long as you keep tension on it, although it wouldn’t technically fall off it anyway due to it not being able to go anywhere, I just keep The tension on it to stop it from falling inside The engine.

[@surffari]

@@Chris_CDB And it should not matter whether the cain moves as long as your lock pin and timing tools are in place when the sprockets etc are put back and chain tensioned

[@michaelherbert2982]

Bud...thanks ever so much...brilliant.

[@Chris_CDB]

No problem.

[@mytube5340]

NIce explanation.. What torque did you use to upper guide rails two 8 mm bolts?

[@Chris_CDB]

Just nip them down mate.

[@christopherwilson8671]

My sons mini is going to need this doing asap, puffing blue smoke seams to point to the stem seals. This is a great vid by the way. I will need to buy the camlock AND the stem seal remover kits. From ebay looking the camlock kit looks like an N14 kit. Does this matter as the N18 kit looks different? And what make is the valve stem remover kit. Ill be watching this on repeat so i know what i am doing later. 👍

[@Chris_CDB]

You will need the cam locking/setting tool correct for the engine code you have, if it’s an n14 you need one for that engine, if it’s an n18 likewise you will need the correct one, as the cam setup is different, some have the variable valve springs on the back cam, some don’t. You will need the correct corresponding timing tools. As for the lace stem remover kit it is just a cheapy one from eBay, it really doesn’t matter what you buy, they are all much the same, and if you are only doing the job once you may aswell buy cheap.

[@christopherwilson8671]

Nice one. Thank you.

[@stevieelliott9591]

got a 08 cooper s that smokes and struggles to start was told valves or injectors what would you say and if so how much to do this job

[@Chris_CDB]

Could be a whole host of things mate, the smoking would 90% the stem seals would need replacing however that would not contribute to a struggling to start situation. Labour wise it would have to be looked at to get an accurate diagnosis before a quote could be given

[@shaughnmay7501]

Are the cam sprocket bolts torque to yield?

[@TheRedgtv2000]

Yes one time use!

[@alanhurcombe7632]

How do you remove the intermediate cam at the back?

[@Chris_CDB]

You shouldn’t need to remove it for this job, however if you do need to remove it you will need to remove the bearing cap on the right side of the head and then pull it out., if it doesn’t come then you may have to take the valveteonic motor to disengage the worm drive.

[@AhmedOthman-rx7ii]

My mini cooper has a smokey engine. Can I bring it to your shop to fix? if so, how much will it cost?

[@Chris_CDB]

Hello, you could bring it to me yes, (if you are anywhere near me). It’s difficult to say price as it depends what’s wrong!

[@AhmedOthman-rx7ii]

​@@Chris_CDB Can I have your phone number to call you? Are you located in the Midlands?

[@Voyager7055]

How long did it take to do the whole job?

[@Chris_CDB]

It is a solid days work really to do this job. If you haven’t done it before I would give yourself 2 days as replacing the valve holding collets can be a tedious job.

[@terbvinskiknives1662]

Isn't there a procedure for torqueing the cam bolts??

[@Chris_CDB]

Which ones the sprocket or the top cam caps?

[@Doogsturr]

Do you know the torque spec on the cam caps?

[@Chris_CDB]

Nipped up and a little bit, to be honest it’s not an exact science! Providing the cams can move!

[@garethrowlands1305]

How much would you charge to do this job mate

[@Chris_CDB]

Hi mate, search CDB mechanics on Facebook and se d me your registration number and I can get you an accurate price.

[@travistaliaferro5542]

Where can I get the valve tool at?

[@Chris_CDB]

The valve tool?… you mean the tool for the springs? Or the tool to do the stem seals?

[@travistaliaferro5542]

I was asking for the valve stem tool. But I did find it on Amazon. Thanks for the video. Will be doing this very soon.