Leaky thermostat housing permanent fix?
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Leaky thermostat housing permanent fix?
OK I bought my 2006 Cooper new and it now has 180,000 miles on it. It has definitely seen better days but it still going strong.
I had the thermostat housing replaced under warranty and I've done it myself two times after that. Well it's time to do it again...
Is there a permanent fix for this problem? I typically just get a new housing and gasket but I'm wondering if I should put some sealant on there or something? Anybody else have this chronic issue?
It seems like every couple months I'm doing brakes, tires, or the thermostat housing...
I had the thermostat housing replaced under warranty and I've done it myself two times after that. Well it's time to do it again...
Is there a permanent fix for this problem? I typically just get a new housing and gasket but I'm wondering if I should put some sealant on there or something? Anybody else have this chronic issue?
It seems like every couple months I'm doing brakes, tires, or the thermostat housing...
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Shouldn't put any sealant on it. But also there was a few updates to the thermostat gasket. So we ONLY use the factory original MINI thermostat and gasket as they are the most reliable.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/thermo...t-r50-r53.html
And the new housing
https://www.waymotorworks.com/r53-th...t-housing.html
https://www.waymotorworks.com/thermo...t-r50-r53.html
And the new housing
https://www.waymotorworks.com/r53-th...t-housing.html
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Yeah I'm cleaning the motor service off with acetone and a Scotch-Brite and torquing down to the required torque. My latest repair actually lasted longer than the dealers and the original factory installation.
thanks for the heads up, I will get the updated thermostat housing and gasket and see if that works. I hope the car has another 50,000 miles left in it!
thanks for the heads up, I will get the updated thermostat housing and gasket and see if that works. I hope the car has another 50,000 miles left in it!
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