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R50/53 I think my Mini is toast.

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Old Jul 27, 2016 | 01:09 PM
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I think my Mini is toast.

Overheated, and now this... I assume head gasket at the minimum.

 
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Old Jul 27, 2016 | 02:06 PM
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Yikes....

Do a leak down test and verify where the leak is from, but it looks like you're pulling the head at the least.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2016 | 02:39 PM
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Looks like it, what year and model?

Drive Hard. Drive Safe. Keep Grinning.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2016 | 04:53 PM
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Did it blow the spark plug out or did you remove it on purpose? And I'm assuming that is coolant and not fuel... Peering into crystal ball ... I see head work in your future ...
 
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Old Jul 28, 2016 | 05:46 AM
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that's either coolant or water.... and there not really a way to get water in there unless someone is sabotaging you..... id say youll need a gasket and hopefully not any head work..... depending on how hot the head got to make warpage, may need to be decked.
 
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