1st Gen R53 Cooper S Engine overheating, spewing coolant

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    #101 1momini, Mar 28, 2013
    That link is just a gmail
     
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    #102 Gizmo, Mar 28, 2013
    The forum automatically converts it to a link if you post it. It shouldn't be hyperlinked.
     
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    #103 Gizmo, Mar 29, 2013
    Finished printing, wanted to go with a vintage-esque look. Next up is matting and they should be in the mail Monday. Again, please let me know if you want a print.
     

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    #104 Gizmo, Apr 2, 2013
    Prints are in the mail, should arrive in a few days.
     
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    #105 Gizmo, Apr 15, 2013
    I wish I had good news but my car still is not back to me. The the recharger kit arrived last week and it turns out that Supercharger Technologies drills out the drain plugs on the superchargers and installs a large drain plug. Shaun at Imperial MINI was going to install the kit at the Dragon on Wednesday so that issue would be resolved.

    My mechanic calls me today to come to my car, the rebuilt SC that Supercharger Tech just mailed me clicks/knocks when it is running. So two SCs from this place in two years have not worked properly for me.

    I'm going to order one from Way and get that one installed and send back the other to Supercharger Technologies. Hopefully I can get my money back somehow from either Helix or Supercharger Technologies as I trusted them with their decision on where the rebuilt SC came from.

    Two weeks until MOTD, I'm really starting to cut it close now.
     
  6. ZippyNH

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    #106 ZippyNH, Apr 15, 2013
    Ouch....:mad2:
    Get the 3rd from the fl place, and bring it to MOTD, and sell it!!
    Bet will be simpler than trying to get your cash back....
    The reality is though, Unless you have a core, Buying one from ANYBODY but MINI gets $$$..most charge about =500$ for no core....
    To hear that the FL modifies the SC makes me wonder if it will be an OK core...:mad2::frown2:
     
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    #107 Gizmo, Apr 15, 2013
    I currently have TWO superchargers. The original I had installed by Helix I am bringing to MOTD to give to Way as the core. The replacement one is currently on my car but has to be taken off again. Way emailed me back and the SC will be shipped out tomorrow.

    I paid Helix $750 for the supercharger when they installed it last year so technically the place in FL doesn't owe my anything for that. But the 15+ hours or labor (at $100 an hour) is what gets me...

    If I can get the cost of the first SC back I think that is more than fair for the headache and addition costs it has caused me. I am fine just cutting my losses, fixing my car, and getting back on the road.
     
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    #108 ZippyNH, Apr 15, 2013
    Ditto....I think WMW posted they used the FL place for a SHORT time....pretty much the same experance you had!!:(
    Good to hear you have a GOOD unit on the Way!! May this SAGA END!!
    BUT PLEASE TELL OTHERS of you misery...The CHEAP REBUILD MAY BE OK IMO FOR A DIY, but if you are paying $$ for the labor, just $$ on a good one, and be done with it!!
     
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    #109 BThayer23, Apr 16, 2013
    Sorry to hear your rebuilt supercharger failed. Been there, done that. For the benefit of anyone else considering this path, I'm going to say it again: buy a factory refurbished supercharger.

    Sorry I have to be an a-hole on this one. Good luck.
     
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    #110 Gizmo, Apr 26, 2013
    Well after two months I'm happy to say Gizmo is running and back in action. Thank you again to everyone who helped and kept my spirits up.

    See you guys at MOTD, leaving in a few hours.
     
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    #111 Mr. Jim, Apr 27, 2013
    Have a safe trip John!
     
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    #112 JMC40, Apr 27, 2013
    Great news glad the MINI is back on the road!
     
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    #113 eMINIparts, Apr 27, 2013
    That's AWESOME!!!!

    Glad Gizmo is back on the road
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    #114 ZippyNH, May 5, 2013
    Congrats!!
    Glad to hear it is working!! Have a BLAST!!
     
  15. Gizmo

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    #115 Gizmo, May 5, 2013
    Had a few kinks at the MOTD but with the help of great MINI owners, Gizmo was running great.

    Definitely put the car and myself through its paces on the Dragon.
     
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    #116 Crashton, May 5, 2013
    Nice meeting you at the deserted donut shop John. Your MINI looks very nice. Best color there is!!! :D
     
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    #117 Gizmo, May 6, 2013
    It was great meeting you and your wife, Chuck!
     
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    #118 Dave.0, May 6, 2013
    Glad I could help you out.:Thumbsup:
     
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