R56 Mini Cooper S (2007) starter replaced/intake man removed - now SPUTTERING ENGINE
 

plz help guys.
I removed the intake manifold to replace the starter which had a bad solenoid. Meanwhile, the car cranks and starts perfect now thx to the new starter - however, the engine won't stay on, it sputters between 500-1000rpms and then shuts off. If i throttle full upon starting it, it will go to 4000rpm max and then die completely.
I have checked all my wiring/hoses that i touched a million times, and taken the intake man off/on probably 10x now, cannot seem to fig it out!!!:confused:

No Check engine codes showing up either.

anyone?

New to the site ...i may have a similar problem ...did you find the culprit?
Thanks, ASC..Auto Services Co

Did you smoke test the vehicle to make sure there aren't any vacuum leaks?

Sure sounds like a vacuum leak. I assume you replaced the gaskets.

I just came in from the garage 10 minutes ago. I was trying to replace the starter on my '08 but I can't get the intake manifold off. I tried to follow Nick's instructions and the manifold is loose but won't slide off. I may have missed a fastener. Any ideas?

Did you remove the bolt from figure #14 here? https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/MINI_R56/85-FUEL-Turbocharged_Engine_Intake_Manifold_Replacement/85-FUEL-Turbocharged_Engine_Intake_Manifold_Replacement.ht m

Also, make sure there aren't electrical clips holding the harness to the intake and the bolt under the throttle body.