I'm the luckiest SOB today..... for anyone who does not know the Eaton Supercharger used in the 2002-2006 Mini Cooper S have one minor design flow. A simple seal that leaks oil out of the PTO located at the back of the motor that drives the water pump. The seal allows the oil used to keep the PTO gears alive to leak out (sucked out) over time into the intake. The result is a replacement of the S/C at about 80k and if lucky 120k... well my son's Mini has over 170k and the S/C has never been serviced. It's expensive and a royal PITA. Figured I was going so deep I would risk being upset. A rebuild cost $950 for the best and only if in good shape. When you remove the S/C you remove a drain plug and hope for any oil. Black is even good as long as you have some. Well looky here... damn good looking oil for 170K....
I think I even jumped up and down I was so happy...
Now if the head is not wrapped I'll be golden