R56 Radiator Leak
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I would not recommend the stop leak stuff as it can clog other items up and might not fix the problem.
I would check multiple things before pointing to the radiator. Its good to check it also. The leaks can be traced to three main locations, see link below. Also don't drive your MINI as you might overheat the engine and do more harm, did the engine overheat light come on the dash?
Here is a thread with picture of the three most common areas. Look there first, then look at the radiator. If you have pics post them up and I might be able to trace it down.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ure-light.html
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I would check multiple things before pointing to the radiator. Its good to check it also. The leaks can be traced to three main locations, see link below. Also don't drive your MINI as you might overheat the engine and do more harm, did the engine overheat light come on the dash?
Here is a thread with picture of the three most common areas. Look there first, then look at the radiator. If you have pics post them up and I might be able to trace it down.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ure-light.html
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Also check to see if the overflow tank is leaking. Mine had a crack on the bottom, and this is right next to the radiator (so it may look like a radiator leak).
Generally, behind the passenger front wheel is the water pump, if you see blue/green on top of the transmission (under the air intake hose) it is the thermostat. Both of these are common leak areas.
What year is your car, and how many miles?
Mike
Generally, behind the passenger front wheel is the water pump, if you see blue/green on top of the transmission (under the air intake hose) it is the thermostat. Both of these are common leak areas.
What year is your car, and how many miles?
Mike
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If its the very center front and its not the rad, its might be a leak in the lower rad hose. The clips can break and the lower hose can pop out and almost touch the ground, or it could have been damaged by something on the road. Other then that check the lines around the oil filter heat exchanger. which is on the front of the engine near the center ( more centered toward the driver side.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-rad-hose.html
#8 is the lower hose.
Do you have an 2007 R56 Cooper ( Non S ) or Cooper S ( Turbo) ?
Thanks
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-rad-hose.html
#8 is the lower hose.
Do you have an 2007 R56 Cooper ( Non S ) or Cooper S ( Turbo) ?
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Thanks , yea the pic above works for that model. Just wanted to make sure.
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Clips #11 are found broken quite often on the lower hose.
Also, if you have had the Coolant Temp sensor hose recall performed in last 6 months the black anodized split metal clamp at the base of that retrofit hose can be an issue if not seated on the hose properly.
And remember not to mix coolants. Only use green with MINI blue, and I would not use the newer multi purpose type....
Also, if you have had the Coolant Temp sensor hose recall performed in last 6 months the black anodized split metal clamp at the base of that retrofit hose can be an issue if not seated on the hose properly.
And remember not to mix coolants. Only use green with MINI blue, and I would not use the newer multi purpose type....
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Looks like the heat exchanger or the gaskets going into the oil filter housing from the heat exchanger. Check the hose lines there also. The gasket seal the oil and the coolant. There are also a set of hose at the top where it points close to the bolt #8 in the diagram.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...leak-pics.html
Follow the Cooper S / JCW set up.
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https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...leak-pics.html
Follow the Cooper S / JCW set up.
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You are welcome. Its usually the oil that leaks in that location which points to the seals. But it can happen for the coolant also.
Do you have a pic ? Its either the seals or the heat exchanger itself. Most likely the seals.
To get to the seals, you have to go from under the front end, Down pipe comes off as well as the exhaust clamp. Then the shields , then the oil filter housing itself. Replace the seals. You don't have to remove the turbo or anything like that. You will need to add or change the coolant , oil & filter change also after your done , as well as keeping things clean around those connections. Its a bit of a job to do , but it can be done.
See the linked thread above for all the other items to check while your there like the oil lines for the turbo. Replace both seal sets on the housing since you are there.
Thanks
Do you have a pic ? Its either the seals or the heat exchanger itself. Most likely the seals.
To get to the seals, you have to go from under the front end, Down pipe comes off as well as the exhaust clamp. Then the shields , then the oil filter housing itself. Replace the seals. You don't have to remove the turbo or anything like that. You will need to add or change the coolant , oil & filter change also after your done , as well as keeping things clean around those connections. Its a bit of a job to do , but it can be done.
See the linked thread above for all the other items to check while your there like the oil lines for the turbo. Replace both seal sets on the housing since you are there.
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You will have to look at the very bottom bolt of the oil filter housing. You can sometimes see it around the heat shield the back right there with the bottom support brace for the turbo. You are close with that pic , just have to get closer to the oil filter housing base.
Should see the leak around there.
Should see the leak around there.
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Awesome, glad I could help.
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