2006 MCS Auto - Radiator upper Flange leaking coolant
#1
2006 MCS Auto - Radiator upper Flange leaking coolant
The upper flange which connects the upper hose to the radiator is leaking. I removed the 2 screws holding the flange to the radiator and found a rubber gasket that seals the flange onto the radiator itself. I suspect this gasket is worn out causing leak under pressure. I am unable to find this gasket - have tried several online sites but it does not look like it is available as a replacement part. anybody knows where I can purchase this gasket? thx
#3
do you have any suggestions?
#4
You might try you local NON-BIGBOX hardware store....
Many true-value stores have racks of bolts...and a shelf with o-rings....find one that fits...(if it is a simple flat gasket...then you can cut one from a sheet of gasket material).......
If all else fails...just get a new rad....about $100 on rockauto.
Many true-value stores have racks of bolts...and a shelf with o-rings....find one that fits...(if it is a simple flat gasket...then you can cut one from a sheet of gasket material).......
If all else fails...just get a new rad....about $100 on rockauto.
#5
You might try you local NON-BIGBOX hardware store....
Many true-value stores have racks of bolts...and a shelf with o-rings....find one that fits...(if it is a simple flat gasket...then you can cut one from a sheet of gasket material).......
If all else fails...just get a new rad....about $100 on rockauto.
Many true-value stores have racks of bolts...and a shelf with o-rings....find one that fits...(if it is a simple flat gasket...then you can cut one from a sheet of gasket material).......
If all else fails...just get a new rad....about $100 on rockauto.
found out from dealer that the gasket is not a replaceable part, and no online store carries it, so will be replacing the radiator. Ordered Vista rad from rackauto and foam pieces, hardware kit and coolant from esc tuning.
Thank you for the responses.
#6
Many of the radiator leaks I've seen were from the upper passenger corner of the radiator, which could have made it look like the coolant elbow was leaking.
The o-ring could have been fixed with cleaning up the areas and applying a bead of RTV to the seal and reassembling the elbow to the radiator, but we have had numerous leaks from the upper corner of the radiator that were fixable by our local radiator shop.
Some of the cheaper radiators out there will give you the same results as what you paid for them, so keep in mind, cheap usually nets cheap.
The o-ring could have been fixed with cleaning up the areas and applying a bead of RTV to the seal and reassembling the elbow to the radiator, but we have had numerous leaks from the upper corner of the radiator that were fixable by our local radiator shop.
Some of the cheaper radiators out there will give you the same results as what you paid for them, so keep in mind, cheap usually nets cheap.
#7
Just cause the gasket is not sold separately with a oem part number does not mean it is not a stock part..remember..manufactures assemble units from commodity parts......many items are sold as semi genaric parts--like o-rings.....usually you need to physically compare the old with the new...and find the right one...
Many folks seem to believe if a part is not sold separately it does not exists..... But they do...just makes it harder to find it...fastners , o-rings, bolts, etc are often sold as universal parts...
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"hardware kit and coolant from esc tuning"
Thanks for the mention and order. The seal is not a separate ( for MINI ) by that upper or lower neck ( by those two screws) or the short neck for that matter, as seen in the pics. Other option is the mishimoto version.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...re-on-r53.html
Thanks
Thanks for the mention and order. The seal is not a separate ( for MINI ) by that upper or lower neck ( by those two screws) or the short neck for that matter, as seen in the pics. Other option is the mishimoto version.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...re-on-r53.html
Thanks
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Many of the radiator leaks I've seen were from the upper passenger corner of the radiator, which could have made it look like the coolant elbow was leaking.
The o-ring could have been fixed with cleaning up the areas and applying a bead of RTV to the seal and reassembling the elbow to the radiator, but we have had numerous leaks from the upper corner of the radiator that were fixable by our local radiator shop.
Some of the cheaper radiators out there will give you the same results as what you paid for them, so keep in mind, cheap usually nets cheap.
The o-ring could have been fixed with cleaning up the areas and applying a bead of RTV to the seal and reassembling the elbow to the radiator, but we have had numerous leaks from the upper corner of the radiator that were fixable by our local radiator shop.
Some of the cheaper radiators out there will give you the same results as what you paid for them, so keep in mind, cheap usually nets cheap.
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One tip....
Just cause the gasket is not sold separately with a oem part number does not mean it is not a stock part..remember..manufactures assemble units from commodity parts......many items are sold as semi genaric parts--like o-rings.....usually you need to physically compare the old with the new...and find the right one...
Many folks seem to believe if a part is not sold separately it does not exists..... But they do...just makes it harder to find it...fastners , o-rings, bolts, etc are often sold as universal parts...
Just cause the gasket is not sold separately with a oem part number does not mean it is not a stock part..remember..manufactures assemble units from commodity parts......many items are sold as semi genaric parts--like o-rings.....usually you need to physically compare the old with the new...and find the right one...
Many folks seem to believe if a part is not sold separately it does not exists..... But they do...just makes it harder to find it...fastners , o-rings, bolts, etc are often sold as universal parts...
#11
"hardware kit and coolant from esc tuning"
Thanks for the mention and order. The seal is not a separate ( for MINI ) by that upper or lower neck ( by those two screws) or the short neck for that matter, as seen in the pics. Other option is the mishimoto version.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...re-on-r53.html
Thanks
Thanks for the mention and order. The seal is not a separate ( for MINI ) by that upper or lower neck ( by those two screws) or the short neck for that matter, as seen in the pics. Other option is the mishimoto version.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...re-on-r53.html
Thanks
#12
Nope , mishimoto is the other option as a full replacement , its a full wielded on neck. No separation. It's the all body aluminum rad that states there name on the cooling fin.
Thanks
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