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Old Feb 24, 2017 | 10:06 AM
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Suggested brand for thermostate housing?

So my S started leaking some antifreeze the other day. I found a puddle of antifreeze under the car, and on the transmission, right below the thermostat housing. While I can't physically see the leak, i think its a safe assumption this guy needs to be changed.



Is there a non-OEM brand that is preferred? Who actually makes the OEM? OEM has already proven to not be very reliable, as their failure is very common.

Thanks in advance!

Jeff
 
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Old Feb 24, 2017 | 12:27 PM
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We've had good luck with our aftermarket ones and they are cheaper than the original MINI part
https://www.waymotorworks.com/afterm...5-r56-r57.html
 
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