about to throw in the towel
 

I recently purchased a 2003 mini s JCW and have an oil leak. I first replaced valve cover gasket. Now there is ALOT of oil on garage floor. I have someone comin over to help replace oil pan gasket this weekend. If this doesn't fix the leak then I'm going to have to bring it to a shop and bend over, and I don't like bending over. If anyone is in the Hampton roads VA area that can help please let me know. I will farely compensate u for Ur time. Text me at any time 4077443078

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Check the oil filter housing connection to the block or the oil filter housing itself. If the oil filter O -ring is cut from install , you will leak oil like crazy on start up .

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