2008 Mini S leaking radiator fluid

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Aug 30, 2011 | 10:45 AM

shill147

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2008 Mini S leaking radiator fluid

anyone else experience this? dropping off at the shop tonight, just looking for advice/anecdotes.

Aug 30, 2011 | 10:55 AM

Boosted_Mini

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Which side?

1. Water pump

2. Thermostat Housing

95% chance its one of the two.

I have replaced both and they are common problems.

Aug 30, 2011 | 11:08 AM

timfitz63

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The coolant reservoirs have also been known to crack.

Water pump failure would generally be accompanied by a 'screeching' noise, particularly when starting/stopping the engine.

Aug 30, 2011 | 11:15 AM

Boosted_Mini

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Not always.. Mine was leaking and made no noise actually. Just left a nice little puddle under the car.

Aug 30, 2011 | 12:00 PM

timfitz63

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Boosted_Mini

Not always.. Mine was leaking and made no noise actually. Just left a nice little puddle under the car.

Interesting. I'll keep that in mind!

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