MINI Valve Cover Bolt

MINI Cooper Valve Cover Bolt 11-12-1-487-179. This is a replacement bolt for all Gen 1 MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S's (R50, R52, R53). This is a special m6x1.00 threaded bolt (40mm total length) with special collar that will only allow it to be tightened to a certain depth and has a special sealing ring to keep oil in and air out. The car came with 8; but it really uses 9 if you delete one of the studs. These really only need replacing when they rust and can't get them out when the head rounds out. If your planing on replacing all your bolts, look at just replacing the whole valve cover. These bolts are not cheap and the whole cover is less costly than 12 new bolts and studs.

DT Tip: Jam an English socket onto it if it becomes rounded. It can help to take it out rather than cutting or drilling.

Note: Torque to 9 ft lbs.