Drivetrain (Cooper S) MINI Cooper S (R53) intakes, exhausts, pulleys, headers, throttle bodies, and any other modifications to the Cooper S drivetrain.

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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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question;

what pressure is the mini coolant at ?
 
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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Bentley Manual says

Radiator test pressure up to 21.75 PSI, WARNING don't go higher, I would guess that anything higher may cause it to burst or rupture seals.

Radiator cap test pressure 14-18 PSI

So from that I am assuming a 14 PSI cap is OEM.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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thx dude /. i'm running a 16lb. ; should i drop to 14 ?
 
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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I think your in range, leave it alone.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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awsome !!! i got an alluminum resevoir from seven enterprises . it's gorgeous . beautiful welds . but i don't think they're offering them any more . i put a 16lb. cap on it . it's really nice work . i'll snap a pic tomorro .
 
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