coolant leak
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Thanks for the reply. I did some digging and noticed the thermostat housing was leaking around the lower bolt. Pulled the housing off and the gasket pretty much fell apart. I'm hoping this was the cause. I'll know for sure after I get the new gasket tomorrow.
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A few places have tried to sell replacements, but they simply don't work...
Most every mini thermostat gasket ever made failed...and mini has revised the part...Newer ones seem to work fine.
The next most common issue is the tank mentioned... They get pinholes in the glued seam..if it has any residue around the seam, replace it.
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Pretty common failure. We replace one a week in the shop here.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/thermos...t-r50-r53.html
It's not a bad idea to go ahead and replace the housing too since they are pretty old.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/r53-the...t-housing.html
http://www.waymotorworks.com/thermos...t-r50-r53.html
It's not a bad idea to go ahead and replace the housing too since they are pretty old.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/r53-the...t-housing.html
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