Can anyone help me identify this item? I finally figured out which item that could be causing my MINI to leak. I was told by dealership it was my thermostat and radiator but this is nowhere near what they're saying, I think this has something to do with heating and cooling...

Also any recommendations of where to get this part that needs to be fixed that's better even if it's aftermarket?

Sincerest appreciation to any help received.

 

Here is the parts break down that might help. From your pic the hose looks like it is expanding and is leaking at the clamps.


No.DescriptionSupplementQty From Up To Part NumberPriceNotes Photo iFor vehicles with
Manual Transmission

01Coolant hose
1

17127518503$107.30+core
02Hex bolt with washerM6X30-Z1-PHR1

07119902064$0.45

03Coolant hose
1

17127518501$16.20+core
04Hose clampD=22MM4

17127518578$1.80

05Hose clampD=25MM2

17127524913$2.37

06Coolant hose
1

17127518502$21.58+core
07Coolant hose
1

17127518507$10.82+core
08Hose clampD=27MM7

64217518579$1.28

09Coolant hose
1

17127518504$10.82+core
10T-CONNECTOR
1

17127518615$2.70

11DISTRIBUTION PIECE
1

17127518613$3.52

12Coolant hose
1

17127518616$10.82+core
13Coolant hose
1

17127518573$10.82+core
14Hose clampD=23MM1

17127515471$1.80

15T-CONNECTOR
1

17127518614$2.70

16Coolant hose
1

17127518574$10.82+core
17Hose clampD=25MM1

17127524913$2.37

18Coolant hose
1

17127518575$21.58+core
19Coolant hose
1

17127527847$20.98+core
20Hose clampD=27MM1

64217518579$1.28

22Hose clampD=25MM2

17127557016$2.42

 

I see, from that chart it looks to be like #19 coolant hose. Gonna have to find where to get that.

 

Call Peilcan Parts http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/MN01_catalog.htm
They ship quickly and prices are reasonable.

 

It seems that diagram is for the manual transmission, I kind of wish I have gotten that instead, but I have the auto transmission. The closest I could find for the part that's broken is actually part of this assembly.

http://new.minimania.com/part/NME865...S-W-auto-Trans

Is this possible to find in another form or be bought by parts? It looks like some of those hoses should be permanent but I could be wrong.

 

Call Peilcan Parts as I am sure they can help you or Way Motors http://www.waymotorworks.com/02-06-cooper-s-r53/
or http://ecommerce.mossmotors.com/new-mini

 

you should be able to pick up a coolant hose at most mini dealerships. I've been to three different service shops over the years and they seem to have a full aray of hoses

 

If my memory serves me right, I remember that an 05-06 MCSa coolant hose assembly is only 1 piece with about 5 different connections. I dont think you can just get that small piece of hose that you found damaged.

 

Thanks, SRICHS is correct, for automatics especially, this part is a whole assembly. Wish there's an upgrade version sold online but for now found a solution acceptable to fix this. Keeping an eye on my temperature and my coolant level for now in case anything happens.

 

if you are auto savvy I think you can make a patch for this - or maybe I should call it a splice.

It appears to be leaking at one end. I'd back up a few inches from this point and cut the hose. Remove and discard the swollen end. Cut a short piece of new hose, same size and attach with a hose clamp. Get a short piece of copper tube to match inside diameter of the rubber pieces. Slide this into the two ends of rubber hose and secure with a pair of hose clamps. You will loose a little interior diameter but I doubt it will matter. This patch should cost about $10.

Think "garden hose patch kit"

if you still can't visualize PM me and I'll give you pictures of a similar splice I did on my 79 - classics have some ugly, complicated hoses too.

If too close to a bend, consider cutting back farther and bending the copper tube to fit the bend.

Worst case is it leaks and you decide you still need the new hose. You're out around $10.

 

@Capt_bj

I apologize for bringing this one up from the grave but just responding back

My dad did just that... sort of... the hose that was broken was held by a metal ring that doesn't seem to be removable so he had to surgically saw it off since it is clamped or held to a plastic tube. Manage to replace the specific hose alone and used a much thicker (yet still flexible hose) to replace. Used regular screw-in clamp to seal it back in. So every time I do my maintenance, I'll have to make sure nothing is getting loose over time. Temp has been acceptable, but the best part is no more leaks.