Salvage Rebuilds UK did one of these in their videos. Removed front end for ease of work, didn't look too bad
@Retirement_Life2 жыл бұрын
Good to see you tackling this issue. It’ll be excellent content for your channel, Phil.
@alanoram51672 жыл бұрын
Glad your taking on the job looking forward to seeing the block out and what’s really wrong. Can’t wait to see more 👍 keep up the great vids
@NoxturnalArt Жыл бұрын
Mine has a turbo in the back making it impossible to remove screws of intake
@martinstevenson74622 жыл бұрын
Good content Phil looking forward to you bringing the mini back to life looking forward to seeing the next one
@NoxturnalArt Жыл бұрын
How did you take out the chain
@scottbrooks34022 жыл бұрын
First thing would be check the ecu mapping. I believe its running stage 2 /3 with the supporting mods in had. And now it's on a stock air box and has a cat etc it's got too hot / too much fuel. Flash it back to stock then work on the engine. Otherwise all it will do is trash your new engine/ repaired engine in the same way
@SeriousAboutSalvage2 жыл бұрын
I 100% believe the map has caused this, bet it was some cheap generic crap!
@scottbrooks34022 жыл бұрын
@@SeriousAboutSalvage it may not have been, but because you found the bits and pieces missing and loose, they refitted the standard bits instead of the aftermarket stuff. Looking forward to seeing you getting it going 👍
Nice to se the mini again great car and a lovely spec something I wouldn't mind owning my self
@williamcottam37192 жыл бұрын
Best to remove the engine at this point I would also check the shell bearings and try to find the reason for the piston failure good to watch nice to see you tackle an engine job good luck hope it works out for you after all the effort you've put into that mini.
@natelove1872 жыл бұрын
Speeding
@964cuplove Жыл бұрын
11:00. I was wondering if a cheap Endoscope wouldn’t help you take a quick Look at the cylinder wallls, piston tops and valves… before the head comes off. 13:20 ah well next time may be….
@nekite12 жыл бұрын
That's appalling treatment of the car by the auction house. That sort of behaviour is not professional in any way. You fully deserved to have a rant. I hope you can resolve this challenge with the engine! I'm sure the vast majority of your viewers are right behind you on this one!
@howardbeer52142 жыл бұрын
Thats COPART for you they are not good at all !
@xboxlegend67892 жыл бұрын
Congrats on passing 20k subscribers my friend
@SeriousAboutSalvage2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@alpolassila40082 жыл бұрын
Hello. My Mini JCW F56 had the same problem. I took it to the local Mini dealership and it turned out that there was a missfire on the #2 cylinder. It turned out that the whole engine had to be removed and changed. The dealership paid 30% of the new engine and Mini 70% so I didn’t have to pay anything. When I was googling to find some answers I found out that some people have had the same problem. Now I have driven about 10 000km with the new engine without any problems🤩 (And the car was completely stock)
@jamesle-surf12922 жыл бұрын
What year Mini is yours?
@robsmith74302 жыл бұрын
I like how you have put it back in its parking place Phil 🤣
@SeriousAboutSalvage2 жыл бұрын
Haha I know, probably for another year 😅
@mondodaftasabrush2 жыл бұрын
@@SeriousAboutSalvage Maybe get one of those signs off ebay. reserved Mini parking only ?
@JayGerman Жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on how to take off the valve cover?
@rustysparks86452 жыл бұрын
Phil, 👍👍 for your perseverance with the mini. Hopefully it all pans out financially for you.
@bigadamski662 жыл бұрын
Should be a good one to follow! Line of the video was deffo “I’m filthy” 😂😂
@malcsurfleet38882 жыл бұрын
Good luck Phil.
@chrisjonesowns2 жыл бұрын
I’m interested to know why you didn’t inspect the piston crown with a bore scope before going to all this trouble!?
@stephendutton37662 жыл бұрын
My god you still make it look easy. Can tell it mustn't be, but still. In terms of what to fix and not I guess it depends on how costly it is, since you aren't keeping it I'd be looking to fix what is broken rather than going overkill. Good luck!
@Mr_Whippy922 жыл бұрын
agree with afew other comments , its was previously modified then unmodified , the fuelings probably been off and over time its melted the piston , you can replace the piston and put the engine back together as the bores look clean / undamaged. id reccomend a timing kit while at this point once damamge assessed obviously , have it flashed back to stock when it gets to that point. if youve a engine hoist id reccoment taking the engine out top over and not blocking the ramp and just doing it on the floor/ where it is.
@Mr_Whippy922 жыл бұрын
use ptrol to test head / valves for passby as its thinner but im going to go straight down the avenue of its fine and its the piston has gone. id price up a second hand running engine vs parts and tools required depending on what future you want the car to have , if your gonna keep it put the piston etc in and buy the timing tools and kit to change the chain , if its gonna be flipped to get your money back id put a secondhand bare useed engine in without doing anything to it bar maybea service and send it on its way. im gonna assume a secondhand engines probably more expensive than timing tools , new chain kit etc but its a case of time and the unknown in both cases .
@andygraham23252 жыл бұрын
Great footage Phil.
@weldings2 жыл бұрын
Keep going ! You get there !
@benfrancis48962 жыл бұрын
You asked what others would do: I agree with your proposed plan of action. Drop the engine and inspect the bottom end and block for damage. Only once you've got a full damage assessment can you make the best decision about how to repair. Hope you have some better luck with this one mate. Definitely looking forward to the cool content that a rebuild will bring :-) cheers.
@iangillespie38372 жыл бұрын
Great content Phill Keep up the great work
@ianpumphrey50412 жыл бұрын
I'd pop it on the lift, sumps off and pull out number 4. You may not need to take the engine out.... others may not be needed, if a local failure 1 will do, if caused by overheating then you'll be doing rings on all 4...be positive just take number 4 out and examine it honestly. Go from there.
@Mudster2502 жыл бұрын
Came to post the same. If the sump comes off in situ there's no need to remove engine. Not sure on these as I've never worked on one.
@garydunlop94882 жыл бұрын
Really hope you get this fixed 🙏 good luck
@shauncole95092 жыл бұрын
Good work mate glad to see you taking it on !
@stephenstone26062 жыл бұрын
Another great video phil shame about the mini front bumper(copart again)👍👍
@jonricketts65702 жыл бұрын
Another great video Phil, these suffer with this type of problem often scored bore on No4 so I think you caught this before it got worse. Bad enough though but it will certainly be worth a heck of a lot more than the auction and it will be a great drive as well. I look forward as always to your progress with it. All the best
@mrwaltzerboy2 жыл бұрын
I would drop the sump to gain access to the rod n piston. Remove it and inspect the bore. If it doesn't require a re bore just replace piston n rings n rebuild rather than create more work removing the engine if you don't have to.
@barryrathbone2 жыл бұрын
There’s a manual dipstick at the rear of the engine if it’s like my BMW
@SeriousAboutSalvage2 жыл бұрын
Pritty sure they did away with it on the mini due to space Barry, i will check though.
@carlparker15162 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to seeing you fix this
@MrGMawson24382 жыл бұрын
Engine rebuild 👌
@richardmounfield78222 жыл бұрын
Pull it out and remove all four check for other damage then make a decision . Defo looks like the piston has melted or broke up but usually there is evidence on the bore as well
@russelldent38142 жыл бұрын
Do all 4.
@scoobgirl2 жыл бұрын
sump off and see if you can remove the conrod cap and pull that piston out in situ, check bore for damage ,new piston plus rings on that one build it up then go from there, good luck mate
@peterfox62562 жыл бұрын
need to check all pistons once you get that far
@ralphmctell52102 жыл бұрын
not sure if you can get sump off in situ, but if you can, I'd remove it up on the ramp and whip No 4 cap off and piston and rod up and out. It doesnt look as if there is any bore damage on the side of the missing chunk. Bit of a coincidence that number 4 plug has problems. I wonder if someones been in there before and botched a helicoil job and let a bit drop down. Then again I'd expect to see bore damage. Good luck with it anyway.
@SeriousAboutSalvage2 жыл бұрын
I think this is my next move if i'm honest, i'm not sure how soon ill get around to repairing it so want to remove as little as possible atm.
@vittoriobaroncini3901 Жыл бұрын
May be your one😊 Mine is perfect and I enjoiy it every day!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@michaelstevens75332 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to more 😀
@forevered42702 жыл бұрын
This video should have a PG rating phil, with that builders arse shot 🤣
@marksaunders25002 жыл бұрын
Hi from durham phil👋 your approach has bin bang on start top work your way in but maybe easier to take front end back off to get that copart joke work done as bumper off ( hope they can be accountable for damage too cos there will be pre collection pics and on site pics for resale in auction 🤔😬 ) "" d**kheads man no respect for their costumers!!! But give engine full overhaul and spin all lower bearing out and check crank too! Cos the bit of fragment/piston debries could of caused more damage elsewhere (hopefully not) weve bin through enough with this (and they say mini adventure) 🤔 bin more like duke of Edinburgh award this adventure👍🤔 your doing great tho pal really getting more confident in what your tasking yourself 👍👍 complete engine build then put gearbox and engine as a full unit back in as you will have access to most stuff more comfortably without front end on lol but yeah great show 👍 thanks for your time and be safe see you soon 👍👍👋
@gabrielplesea97314 ай бұрын
Have you dismantle the engine from the car? I have the same issue and I am thinking about leaving the engine on and changing the pistons
@MrGMawson24382 жыл бұрын
Great work mate 👍
@davidforman20242 жыл бұрын
Great content Phil
@maquinamind Жыл бұрын
Excellent vídeo, thank you.
@cmac51102 жыл бұрын
I feel for you mate this mini has been a right ball ache for you but keep up the good work mate 👍
@964cuplove Жыл бұрын
Did this continue at some point ?!
@denzelw96642 жыл бұрын
If you observe the spark plug hole closest to the timing chain you will see that one look different from the rest, also where the camshaft cover gasket sits. That tells me there was a leak taking place and looks like compression.
@darkwaterblue2 жыл бұрын
Engine out and remove all four pistons. Would be interesting to find out what caused the failure? Will sort it one way or other. Modern German cars seem like such a pita.
@MrGMawson24382 жыл бұрын
Great video mate an I'm sure you will sort it 👍
@peterjames9712 жыл бұрын
While you are that far into it 4 new pistons and rings and big end shells depending on the condition of the bore
@paulhannaford36572 жыл бұрын
Great content. I would just change the piston & piston rings only 👍
@rhiantaylor34462 жыл бұрын
Could that be done with engine in place ? Clearly it depends on state of bore & crank.
@tonyjones73722 жыл бұрын
where's the music? and while your painting it, do that bonnet trim in black!
@SeriousAboutSalvage2 жыл бұрын
music got copyrighted 😬
@tonyjones73722 жыл бұрын
@@SeriousAboutSalvage oh, right, I just thought you had got lazy with your editing! All the best with the engine strip down!
@dord19542 жыл бұрын
Makes a change from suspension and bodywork. 👍😀
@v12mike302 жыл бұрын
I would say that you have a broken piston, caused by detonation, caused by a badly remapped ECU. Get the ECU mapped back to standard, or properly re-mapped. Can you pull the sump and get the piston out without lifting the engine?
@martinjones8492 жыл бұрын
Faulty valve won't give crankcase compression piston/rings most likely
@garywebster64532 жыл бұрын
Ringland failure, common on focus st 2.0.usually scores the bore. Fuelling issues combined with driving style.
@tracymoses74582 жыл бұрын
Hi it's took you so long now , carnt be any profit in it ? Good luck
@emmanuelibarra4561 Жыл бұрын
Had this happen to my 2015 f56s with 65k miles on it it was going to cost 6 to 8k to fix with repair or engine swap. Miss my mini..
@SuperDemonhunter7772 жыл бұрын
done many, can split trans and engine.
@roberthynde64762 жыл бұрын
i defo like these vdeos twould be easy to drop the lot but you have see was top end but now you it bottom end i would replace all rings everthing and defo check head and but new chian and maybe a new cluch has you got gearbox out or even check it if ok then put it back cant wat for the next one gd luck
@nick45012 жыл бұрын
Solid content 👍
@karter53512 жыл бұрын
Bunch of Cunning Stunts are that auction transport folk. But looking forward to seeing what the issue with the engine is
@robertnelson47552 жыл бұрын
#1 Fix it properly 100%. You certainly don't want to give someone a questionable engine not knowing what or if the other 3 pistons will hold up. #2 sell it as is. # 3 piece it out for parts. #4 scrap it and move on.
@jimporto82 жыл бұрын
How did coolant came into the engine ?
@SeriousAboutSalvage2 жыл бұрын
Coolant runs through water ways in the head, when you pull the head off the block the water drains out of the head and goes everywhere. 👍
@jimporto82 жыл бұрын
@@SeriousAboutSalvage so it gets mixed with oil right ? You can see that in a oil change ?
@dhes28092 жыл бұрын
Mate I wouldn’t be using that powered ratchet for everything. You need to use a manual one to at least loosen and fully tighten bolts.
@englishbob51062 жыл бұрын
Also get a table or bench to place all the parts on . Not on the floor
@paulmartin49712 жыл бұрын
Hi Phil like this one, if I was you just fix what's wrong and get shot. The things a money pit. My daughter was thinking of getting a mini I hope I've put her off lol 😂
@andrewtognola11162 жыл бұрын
Typical Copart ,I bought a side damaged mini that turned up with a big dent on the bonnet that wasn’t in the original photos . The way they move them around with forklifts is scary to watch !!!
@1066gaz2 жыл бұрын
What has caused the piston rings to break, that is the question. What could have happened is, it has been stood for a long time and the piston got stuck in the barrel, and when it was started up for the first time, it caused the damage. I would get a low mileage second hand engine or recon engine, as there could be hidden damage elsewhere on the engine. Check the oil pick up strainer & oil pump phil.
@natelove1872 жыл бұрын
When u put ur foot 🦶 on the gas ⛽️. Speeding what else. Overhaul
@paultaylor96522 жыл бұрын
An indepth vodeo Phil, with such damage I think it would probably be more financially viable to get a recon unit or secondhand block, isn't your brother in the garage trade, see what he thinks maybe.
@Irfan-or9sd2 жыл бұрын
What happend to the RS5???
@kevinjarman69302 жыл бұрын
Sold at auction
@Irfan-or9sd2 жыл бұрын
@@kevinjarman6930 damn could have been good content
@gavinmcpherson90322 жыл бұрын
remove the front of the car and the wings engine then comes out of the top
@JESUS-ek1dg Жыл бұрын
Does anyone know where the pcv valve goes on this engine?
@azzammeeralam2 жыл бұрын
What was the symptoms?
@SeriousAboutSalvage2 жыл бұрын
Missfire that progressively got worse
@hannchris27622 жыл бұрын
At the risk of sounding stupid can you not drop the sump with the engine in the car just a thought ??
@SeriousAboutSalvage2 жыл бұрын
I think the subframe is in the way, but that's my next step, get it on the ramp and have a look 👍
@darrenjones95042 жыл бұрын
Yes really enjoyed the content 👍 I don’t see that you can make any decision about the piston(s) until you establish exactly what has caused the problem. You need to assess whether damage may have been caused to the other 3 cylinders/pistons. Also, was there a problem with the background music, or was that just my end?? 🤔
@SeriousAboutSalvage2 жыл бұрын
The music got copyrighted, total nightmare finding music for youtube videos!
@bendude67482 жыл бұрын
Sorry you weren’t able to sell it but I’m looking forward to this (not watched video yet) should make some good content 👍🏻
@charliebrydges Жыл бұрын
Hope someone can help me please when I open the bonnet of my mini cooper s 2018 when facing the engine I can hear a ticking sound. Is that the location of the timing chain?
@frankyates79102 жыл бұрын
good content
@andrewtricker26902 жыл бұрын
Interesting 🤓
@paulhigham85322 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing burnt out valve
@MrGMawson24382 жыл бұрын
Hello mate 👍
@markbennett90432 жыл бұрын
Hope they paying for painting bumper again.??!!! Sharks 🦈
@MattyEngland2 жыл бұрын
Copart keep picking things up with forklifts too.
@madmarkuk12 жыл бұрын
If the auction house has damaged the front bumper o take it they will be paying for it to be repaired as well
@SeriousAboutSalvage2 жыл бұрын
Im trying with them
@madmarkuk12 жыл бұрын
@@SeriousAboutSalvage good luck mate 👍
@chrisvectra52962 жыл бұрын
I hope there paying for the damage to the car?
@SeriousAboutSalvage2 жыл бұрын
I've submitted a complaint, see what happens!
@chrisvectra52962 жыл бұрын
@@SeriousAboutSalvage well you have proof that the car wasn’t damaged when it was picked up!
@antonbless2 жыл бұрын
Looks like piston slap 💧
@adriandukes76902 жыл бұрын
Look for a recon block
@brianuk44302 жыл бұрын
Phil did you sell the Audi RS5, good luck with the Mini..................👍👍
@SeriousAboutSalvage2 жыл бұрын
RS5 sold yes👍 mate
@tristanpage68052 жыл бұрын
Not great but great content ahead
@kevinjarman69302 жыл бұрын
You are going through all the hassle to remove it all so I would just over haul the 4 first as last.
@gw751410 ай бұрын
Could have just fill the cylinder from the spark plug hole, then bore scope the cylinder to see if it held fluid 🤐
@garethedwards28832 жыл бұрын
No sound during timelapse
@tashaw93712 жыл бұрын
Great content but this car might not be worth the money this could end up costing
@sleepysamk14002 жыл бұрын
Copart don’t give SH*T. All they interested in is making money.
@dbriddie95252 жыл бұрын
Do what you are doing. a couple of days extra and you'll get a couple of grand back on the price.
@richardhaywoodh2 жыл бұрын
Make them pay for the front bumper damage, you have film evidence showing the cars condition BEFORE they picked it up, their negligence caused it, send them an invoice .....
@kevinmills52932 жыл бұрын
What would I do? Turn on notifications and wait for the next episode! Lol.
@SeriousAboutSalvage2 жыл бұрын
👍
@davecoleuk2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t like the silent video, please at least add a voice over of what you’re doing and seeing.
@johnmoriordan2 жыл бұрын
Same here. I understand that you said music makes editing more challenging, but I'd take any music over the silence 🤣
@SeriousAboutSalvage2 жыл бұрын
It did have music, it got copyrighted even though it was from a royalty free music site.
@johnmoriordan2 жыл бұрын
@@SeriousAboutSalvage fair play Phil. Jumped to a conclusion. Apologies.