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  1. Crashton

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    #2 Crashton, Jun 25, 2021
    Welcome to M/A Paulie. Your MCS has an N14 engine. Auto Zone is not a good place to source parts for your MINI.

    I would use Detroit Tuned or even a dealer before Auto Zone.

    https://www.detroittuned.com/mini-parts/
     
  2. Paulie1974

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    #5 Paulie1974, Jun 25, 2021
    Thanks for the warm welcome, and letting me know what engine she has. I actually ended up contacting the BMW dealer in Charlottesville to order the O ring. I had found the one I have is for the thermostat housing side, not the crossover tube. I was reading posts and everyone basically said what you all said, and that was get genuine parts... The tube is ok, but the O rings are crap. Hope when they get here I can get it changed and it won't leak anymore. I will keep you all updated.
     
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    #8 Crashton, Jun 26, 2021
    I do like Advanced Auto Parts. Great place for oil, batteries & other car drugs. Justa not for MINI parts.

    Javic 7 water pump sold buy generic parts stores....
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    #10 agranger, Jun 28, 2021
    That reminds me of the thermostat housing on a Gen 2 MCS. I did one for a friend of mine way back in the day and I remember it being a huge PITA... tubes and wires everywhere!
     
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    #3 MCS02, Jun 25, 2021
    Welcome to MA! @Crashton is correct you have an the dreaded N14 motor. But so do I it’s a good motor but does require more attention.
    Detroit Tuned and Out motoring are the best place for parts.
     
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    #4 00Mini, Jun 25, 2021
    Welcome to Motoring Alliance !!
     
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    #7 wmwny, Jun 25, 2021
    Welcome to M/A! Crashton also likes Advanced Auto Parts.
     
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    #9 cristo, Jun 26, 2021
    Just need a cardiothoracic ACP
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