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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 11:04 PM
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Radiator Replacement

Can't find it anywhere...kinda new at looking for stuff on here. How do you remove the radiator on a 2007 mini cooper s turbo. I have a hole in mine and have a new one on the way. Pretty mechanically inclined just need a little guidance. Thanks in adavance
 
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 02:23 PM
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* Remove the front fascia (bumper cover)
* Place front clip in "service mode"
* Gently swing AC condensor out of the way
* Unbolt radiator from tubes and mounting locations and remove

There's a good amount of things in front / side of the radiator before you can directly access it.

- Erik
 
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 03:40 PM
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Awesome thank you...finally got the radiator today so bright and early it's geeting done.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 09:16 PM
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hope to tackle this soon myself....
 
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 09:42 PM
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Really easy. Took me about 1.5-2hrs. One thing I didn't do was put the front clip in "service position" really didn't need to.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 09:49 PM
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If you are looking for a new one I would suggest a Mashimoto and some new hosing.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 07lazermeenee
Really easy. Took me about 1.5-2hrs. One thing I didn't do was put the front clip in "service position" really didn't need to.
do tell?? i was thinking i'd have to do that the whole time - can u give me a brief rundown of what you did? keeping in mind i'm new to the car -

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If you are looking for a new one I would suggest a Mashimoto and some new hosing.
i'd love to but i believe that will violate the stock rules. apparently though, for the stock there are some that are plastic and some that are aluminum or something - i'll be sure to look into and get whatever best that i can under stock rules
 
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 09:56 PM
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i'd love to but i believe that will violate the stock rules. apparently though, for the stock there are some that are plastic and some that are aluminum or something - i'll be sure to look into and get whatever best that i can under stock rules
Stock rules set by yourself? If it is the dealership then you should be under warranty and have them do this ********.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 10:07 PM
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Stock rules set by yourself? If it is the dealership then you should be under warranty and have them do this ********.
lolol boy i wish i were under warranty- unfortunately stock rules set for SCCA solo. trying to stay as legal as possible- otherwise I'd definitely go w the mishimoto- it's what I've got picked out for the evo as well
 
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