1st Gen R50 Cooper Most liked posts in thread: Wet Interior, Water Leak

  1. grodenglaive

    grodenglaive New Member

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    #2 grodenglaive, Sep 28, 2011
    Hi Torq, is that a 1st gen or 2nd? There's a youtube video for the R56, it looks pretty simple.
    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eThAoabOcg]Mini Cooper R56 2007-up heater core diy - YouTube[/ame]
     
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    #3 Torq, Sep 29, 2011
    It's a 1ST Gen.
     
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    #4 Metalman, Sep 29, 2011
    Hi there Torq.....:D

    Create a garage with your MINI, it's easier for us to then know what generation you (and "others") have. Besides we like pictures of MINI's.....:Thumbsup:

    I realize it's posted under the 1st gen thread, but some of us don't always notice this....
     
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    #5 grodenglaive, Sep 29, 2011
    like me:biggrin5:
     
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    #6 Torq, Sep 29, 2011
    Well here's the update. Went to the dealer and got a new heater core. R&R looks pretty simple right? With the NAM discount the new core was $98 bucks. So far so good. Removed the old one and pressure tested. Not leaking. ??? Look at the seals for the lines. The seals are bad. Lesson learned, check the seals first before dropping dough on the core. Also stick to the same parts person. My regular guy would have suggested the seals as insurance against failure of repair and waste of time. Thanks one and all for your help.