Engine - Oil Seepage From Filter Housing Area
SI M 11 01 06Engine
February 2006
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Oil Seepage from the Filter Housing Area
MODEL
R50, R52, R53 with W10, W11
SITUATION
Oil seepage is detected in the area of the oil filter housing.
CAUSE
Dimensional tolerances of the sealing o-ring of the oil filter housing cover.
CORRECTION
On a customer complaint basis, replace the filter housing o-ring with P/N 11 42 7 562 249.
Important:
Make sure that the o-ring groove in the filter housing cover is cleaned and free of deposits, and a thin coat of engine oil is applied to the o-ring seal prior to its installation.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the MINI New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
For the appropriate labor operation/allowance refer to KSD.