Melted hood scoop after two years - is there a TSB about this?
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Melted hood scoop after two years - is there a TSB about this?
So, after two years of quietly laughing at all you poor saps who had melted hood scoops, I was walking to my car today and noticed a dip in the center of mine. I thought I was immune if it didn't melt in the early days.
This raises two questions in my mind:
1) Is there a service bulletin out on this that will help me get it replaced for free or at a discount? I know it's a common problem.
2) The fact that it didn't melt for two years, but now seems to have melted: should I be worried that perhaps my engine or turbo is running hotter? My driving style hasn't changed any.
This raises two questions in my mind:
1) Is there a service bulletin out on this that will help me get it replaced for free or at a discount? I know it's a common problem.
2) The fact that it didn't melt for two years, but now seems to have melted: should I be worried that perhaps my engine or turbo is running hotter? My driving style hasn't changed any.
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I've had three replaced by 2 different dealers under warranty, I don't think you'll have a prob. BTW even though the replacements were covered under warranty I found it a PITA, so the last time I worked out a deal with the dealer to have the plastic POS replaced with a CF one and was happy to pay $125. Just my thought.
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It is referred to in a TSB that...
also spec's a small aluminum heat shield below the scoop as an improvement. That shield also seems to duct air a bit further back in the motor area. It is also compatible w/ either the small piece of sound insulation that fits in the same area (above the heat shield), or the alternate one that covers much of the hood underside. No I don't have the TSB or part #'s handy; found the TSB just reading posts, and eventually found the insulation (neither of which was on my 2010 MC S) on RealOEM.
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Even thought the scoops on the '11 models are purported to be made of more durable materials, I went with the cheap insurance and installed the same OEM piece as LadyG.
I'll never forget the time I was able to do an informal inspection of all of the R56 scoops on the Copper Mt. parking ramp at MITM3 -- back when the problem was just coming to light. Apart from the newly purchased MINIs, easily 75 percent of the scoops present had divots of varying severity. Many of the affected owners hadn't even noticed it happening yet.
I'll never forget the time I was able to do an informal inspection of all of the R56 scoops on the Copper Mt. parking ramp at MITM3 -- back when the problem was just coming to light. Apart from the newly purchased MINIs, easily 75 percent of the scoops present had divots of varying severity. Many of the affected owners hadn't even noticed it happening yet.
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Yes, same piece as referenced in the TSB
and that I also installed. The earlier post also shows the smaller insulation pad; which at least on my 2010 S was no loner standard. I added it back in when I did the heat shield retrofit.
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I got my dealer to comp me one of the heat shield things when they did my scoop replacement. That was months ago(within two weeks of reports of the piece even being available) and my scoop is still perfect. At fist I did NOT think it would be any different but it does make a difference. I would ask politely for your dealer to comp you the shield as part of their repair. If they balk comment on how others are saying a less than $30 part would stop the problem from recurring but you are willing to let them continue to replace the $300 scoops as many times as necessary(and imply that you will schedule appointments every time you notice a slight dip).....
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I couldn't find that part on RealOEM. If I'll actually need it, anyone know where I could purchase that insulation?
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No, not needed.
You can do just the metal heat insulation, or combine it with the couple of underhood insulation choices. You have to look back to the earlier R56 years to find it--the large one is on the early Justa's as I recall, while the smaller alternative one (near the turbo area) was from a couple of year old S's IIRC.
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Just had my plastic hood scoop repalced with CF, and had the dealer add on the heat shield as well for cooler hood temps. They charged me $260 (the "upgrade" fee), for everything...seems as our local dealer is not as "friendly" with warranty work here in Salt Lake City. The SA at our dealership is polite and although I overpaid for the upgrade, I am very happy with the new scoop and glad to know it won't melt again! The metal heat shield really cuts down the overall hood and scoop tempature.
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I've had three replaced by 2 different dealers under warranty, I don't think you'll have a prob. BTW even though the replacements were covered under warranty I found it a PITA, so the last time I worked out a deal with the dealer to have the plastic POS replaced with a CF one and was happy to pay $125. Just my thought.
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I'm having my scoop replaced and found a BMW/Mini part number that is the OEM heat shield. They come with the CF and chrome scoops but NOT the others. The service advisor said I would have to purchase it but the parts guy had one in stock and gave it to me. The part number is 51482183986.
Thanks,
Parker
Thanks,
Parker
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I just put one (heat shield) on because I heard a White Roof Radio pod-cast that said if you don't your bonnet stripes can bake after a few years. Then I couldn't find the part number until recently an email from an aftermarket mini parts place had it advertised. It's a FACTORY ADD-ON, made in Germany. Retail cost is $37.50, just takes a few minutes to install! http://new.minimania.com/InvDetail.cfm?item=G2NMA1022
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I just put one (heat shield) on because I heard a White Roof Radio pod-cast that said if you don't your bonnet stripes can bake after a few years. Then I couldn't find the part number until recently an email from an aftermarket mini parts place had it advertised. It's a FACTORY ADD-ON, made in Germany. Retail cost is $37.50, just takes a few minutes to install! http://new.minimania.com/InvDetail.cfm?item=G2NMA1022
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I just put one (heat shield) on because I heard a White Roof Radio pod-cast that said if you don't your bonnet stripes can bake after a few years. Then I couldn't find the part number until recently an email from an aftermarket mini parts place had it advertised. It's a FACTORY ADD-ON, made in Germany. Retail cost is $37.50, just takes a few minutes to install! http://new.minimania.com/InvDetail.cfm?item=G2NMA1022