2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Leaking Antifreeze

  1. Kikimowse

    Kikimowse Active Member

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    #2 Kikimowse, Jan 26, 2012
    Apparently it is a known problem. My 2007 MINI surprised me with the same leak just after Christmas and that is exactly what the problem was, gasket around the thermostat. Thank goodness I purchased the extended warranty in August as I put it to good use just after New Years. I also had a ruptured motor mount which is also a known problem, so I had that fixed while I was at it. Don't fret, MINIs are great little cars. I love my MINI even more than the day that I bought her. I even missed her while she was at the shop overnight! And look at the bright side, if you have an S, it's not being recalled! :biggrin5:
     
  2. mrclean

    mrclean New Member

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    #3 mrclean, Jan 27, 2012
    Thank you "Kikimowse" I do a lot of automotive work myself but I did buy an extended warranty, but they said it does not take effect until 30 days and 1000 miles, I only have 903 so they said they can't honor my warranty. The selling dealer, BUICK GMC said he would look at it as a good will gesture, this is why I do not like to buy used cars! But with 3 kids in college I have to go used! She loves her car though.
     
  3. quikmni

    quikmni Moderator

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    #4 quikmni, Jan 29, 2012
    Is the 2007 S a convertible? If so I would suspect a thermostat housing/gasket leak.
     
  4. jiminni

    jiminni Well-Known Member

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    #5 jiminni, Jan 29, 2012
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  5. kimberlein

    kimberlein New Member

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    #6 kimberlein, Jan 29, 2012
    And thanks back to you Mrclean! I just developed a coolant leak in my 2008 S R56, and after reading your post, I'm going out there right now to look at the the sensor on the thermostat housing!

    I'm thinking everyone else is talking about R53s (2007 convertible is an R53). Probably, as Mini lovers, they have MANY Minis, and they have forgotten they are in the 2nd Gen section.
     
  6. jiminni

    jiminni Well-Known Member

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    #7 jiminni, Jan 29, 2012
    I think he posted in the wrong place? As you even said, he has a R53.
     
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    kimberlein New Member

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    #8 kimberlein, Jan 29, 2012
    He posted in the right place. "Convertible" came from your mind. Also, an R53 doesn't have a temp sensor located on the thermostat housing.
     
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    jiminni Well-Known Member

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    #9 jiminni, Jan 29, 2012
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