Repair Mini Cooper Valve Cover

Watch how to replace the valve cover on a 2012 R56 Mini Cooper S. Unfortunately, the PCV valve is integrated into the valve cover, so when your PCV valve breaks you have to replace the entire valve cover. Step by step procedure below.

Compatibility: Similar procedure should apply to all R56 and R57 Mini Coopers (2006 to 2012).

Robb’s DIY Rating on 1 (easy) to 5 (hardest) Scale: I give it a 2. Fairly easy, but take your time, be careful not to get anything in the valve train, and be sure to torque the bolts in the correct order.

Step by Step (with Tools Needed):