![]() Anyhow I expect the parts on tuesday and was wondering if there is procedure to align the cover so that the seal doesnt leak. The only two options for fixing a timing cover oil leak is to restore the gasket or replace the gasket. New cover because the one I had the dipstick hole was damaged. I pulled it off and the seal looks warped a bit. Maybe the oil leak prolonged the life of the body work (automatic rust proofer □). My front timing cover was leaking at the seal. Have had mine fitted for 4+ years and no leaks (at least not from there!) Laser cut from quality 3mm 304L stainless steel Spreads the load more evenly across sealing faces For A+ covers Additional holes included to create an even better seal (please note back plate needs drilling and tapping if extra holes Slightly longer bolts are required due to additional thickness Austin provided a similar item for pre A+ covers as they leaked terribly! However they decided not to make one for A+ motors. atleast he does not work in the dark like I do. Can be fitted with engine in situ, but anything Mini, its easier to fit engine out, when doing a engine rebuild or whatever. Trippy hippie dude did some of the work so all steps are not shown. I know the engine plate (which the timing cover attached too) isnt great. This stiffener helps to strengthen up the area, by spreading the load across the faces and gasket between them. of 2 - Changing A Timing Cover And Engine Front Plate With Engine In-Situ - posted in Problems, Questions and Technical: Hello, My Mini has been leaking oil from the timing cover for ages now and its time to get it sorted. ![]() Bolt 1/4unf 3/8long for timing cover to front plate. ![]() Since the standard Mini cover is simply pressed from thin sheet it can sometimes warp, thus creating the leak. Classic Mini Cooper Timing, Side Plate & Rocker Covers Records -of. ![]() They sit over the lip of the lower side of the cover. Classic Mini Timing cover stiffening bracket Designed and manufactured in Sheffield from quality 304L grade stainless steel After battling the classic timing cover leak problem, I came up with these strengthening bracket/shims. 2007 R56 with new valve cover replaced during timing belt. If you have a BMW model 740i, 740il, 540i, 745i, or 745il with the 4. Item: 124759869625 Classic Mini Timing Chain Cover Strengthening Stiffener Bracket Stainless Steel. See how to pinpoint the source of an oil leak on your R56 MINI. We have seen this problem several times and it is usually misdiagnosed or not repaired correctly. ![]()
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