Mini Cooper Clubman S owners have reported 1 problem related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The oil supply line to the turbo on this car leaks due to a poor design. The part(s) used by the manufacturer are not suitable for the application and fail, causing not only an oil leak, but a potential turbo failure, and worse, the potential for an engine fire, as the oil leaks onto a hot turbo charger and exhaust manifold/downpipe. The oil line uses a compression fitting where it attaches to the turbo body. This fitting uses an internal rubber o-ring/seal that is subjected to high heat, and heat cycles every time the car is run. Rubber seals fail under these conditions! the manufacturer (Mini/BMW) is aware of the problem, and is doing nothing to correct it. (it's very expensive repair) instead, the manufacturer is providing a "band-aid fix" by supplying a "heat shield" that attaches to the fitting. This will do little-to-nothing to prevent the rubber o-ring from failing, nor does it fix a line that is already leaking. This failure occurs, typically, after the car is out of warranty. It's a serious design flaw, and should be a recall item due to the safety issue it creates.
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