So, I'm loosing coolant and smoke is coming out from engine bay. I took a video of it but the smoke is not that visible in the video. I'm suspecting that the thermostat is leaking. There is no codes or whatsoever, also over the past week I kept getting different dash lights for no reason. Do you think this leakage might have damage some sensors?

video: https://goo.gl/photos/UTDTzfpuUug6BZ4e8

 

the vid isnt working...clean the suspected area and see where the leak is exactly coming from. I am not sure if the leak can cause any sensor damage since it seems that you just started getting the leak. can you tell which side of the engine it is leaking from?

post pix of these areas.

 

The car is at the dealer and they told me that both water pipe and thermostat is leaking. Thermostat will be covered under emissions warranty but they are asking extra 3 hours of labor + $110 for the pipe.

 

wow...let them change the thermostat and you can buy the pipe off of ebay for about 65. have a shop or you can change it. where in NJ are you?

 

Yes, wow. I'm in Weehawken. Already scheduled an appointment with Helix. It will be half the price and he says if he was replacing the thermostat he would charge extra half an hour for the pipe.

 

yup...dealers should be the last person to visit...lol..Luckily i do my own work on these minis

 

The only other thing I might add to your visit with Helix is to have them take a look at the intake valves. The job of replacing the water pipe is easier with the intake manifold off, but possible without removing the intake, regardless.. If they've already gone that far a carbon blast would probably benefit you.

 

Thanks, I'll let them know.