While I had the direct injected N14 engine out of my 2007 Mini Cooper S, I decided to remove the intake manifold and inspect the valves. I’m glad I did because I found that they were caked up with performance robbing carbon deposits.
In this video I show how I removed these deposits. I also talk about how they got there in the first place.
This video will apply to several vehicles with direct injection engines.
I had some help with editing on this one from Javan Hovind.
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Related Videos
Direct Injection Proves Fuel Additives Don’t Work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APVUHH8NChc
Decarbonizing Your Engine With Water: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFtp_jmLF3k&t=9s
Quick Tip Throttle Cleaning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41yFXjibtLY&t=34s
Other videos in Mini Series (Links posted when available)
Introducing The Mini Series: https://youtu.be/Ajsk8kgafXg
2007-2013 Mini Cooper S (R56) Battery Replacement: https://youtu.be/3WpqmJT_Wc0
R56 Mini Carpet and Interior Removal: https://youtu.be/powCgE9Tx50
Carpet and Seat Installation R56 Mini Cooper: https://youtu.be/19BDsW4J7UE
Mini Cooper S (R56) Front End Removal: https://youtu.be/2RfQsOwBZHk
Mini Cooper Oil Leak Repairs (R56/N14): https://youtu.be/7MWiOnZxURw
Mini N14 Timing Chain Replacement: https://youtu.be/VoPz9sEvYN4
How To Replace A Clutch and Flywheel Mini Cooper S (R56): https://youtu.be/EGFpis7V27w
Mini Cooper N14 Cylinder Head Removal:
Mini Rear Hatch Latch Repair:
Mini Cooper (R56) Parking Brake Cable Replacement:
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