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Dec 14, 2013 | 01:49 PM

Nitro1

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Help. Coolant leak

So I sourced the leak and it seems to be coming from this plastic part. Can someone tell me what this part is and can it be fixed easily?

2005 Mini Cooper S

Thanks

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Dec 14, 2013 | 06:34 PM

tbearmini

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Isn't that your radiator?

Dec 14, 2013 | 07:00 PM

tmors424

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That's your radiator. Rockauto.com

Dec 14, 2013 | 07:09 PM

tbearmini

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I bought the Nissens one. Not that expensive. Would check the other stuff while you are in there (like hoses and water pump) and replace all at once.

Dec 15, 2013 | 07:29 AM

Nitro1

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Thanks guys. I thought the entire radiator would need to be replaced as well. I was hoping that maybe there was a fix since, but when I noticed it was all plastic, my hopes diminished.

Dec 15, 2013 | 08:00 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Nitro1

Thanks guys. I thought the entire radiator would need to be replaced as well. I was hoping that maybe there was a fix since, but when I noticed it was all plastic, my hopes diminished.

http://www.urethanesupply.com/Radiat...nk-Repair-Kit/

Dec 15, 2013 | 11:06 AM

ZippyNH

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The entire radiator can be swapped out for about $100 with one from the rock-auto...
just be sure to oeder the RIGHT one...the S and NON-S ARE different!!
Once the plastic starts to crack...epoxying one crack is a waste of time...MANY MORE TO COME!!

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Parts come from companies like TYC Genera, DEPO (MaxZone), Kool-Vue, EagleEyes, and TYC. Sometimes our warehouse's inventory may include the same part with the same part number, from two or more manufacturers -- this is why we can't promise which brand part you'll receive. Regardless of manufacturer, these parts look and perform like original equipment -- they're all based on the same original-equipment designs.

83.79 $ plus shipping....and they ALWAYS have a 5% coupon...
if you want a "namebrand" like NISSENS, common on honda/etc, they are
about $130...
on an S anyway...

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Dec 15, 2013 | 03:59 PM

Nitro1

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Which one on this link is the correct part? I'm a little confused on which one to buy. Why do they have an EU flag next to the part number?

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...,parttype,2172

My Mini is a manual as well.
Thx,

Dec 15, 2013 | 06:06 PM

Stoker

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EU= European Union
they may have different specs… can't see why, but you never know.

Dec 15, 2013 | 06:12 PM

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You can go back with the plastic tank style. Or use it as a chance to upgrade to an all aluminum radiator.
http://waymotorworks.com/csf-aluminu...-cooper-s.html

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