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  1. MCS02

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    #16951 MCS02, Mar 19, 2019
    Bleed the brakes/ABS module, even though I fixed where the water was getting in I drilled a hole in the battery box and reinstalled the battery, changed the oil, rotated the tires, and de-cated the exhaust. When I took off the rear wheels the left shock felt loos, it wasn't the rubber on the shock mount is gone. So I took the left shock off and decided to do both sides. The bolt on the bottom of the right shock will not come off. I tried a pull bar and my impact, it is not coming loose. I spared penetrating oil on it, I will try tomorrow.
    NAPA said they had the shock mount, got there it is not the right part. Walked out to get in the Helmet and it had a large puddle of coolant under it.
    Its been a long day. What I need is another broken MINI
     
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    #16952 vetsvette, Mar 19, 2019
    When's the last time you replaced the T-stat on the Helmet?
     
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    #16953 Goldsmithy, Mar 20, 2019
    After the day you had yesterday...take today off- with pay. Just tell your boss I said it was OK :) :)
     
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    #16954 MCS02, Mar 20, 2019
    I never have. It has 56 or 57k. Why should I? Also I had to get an adapter they changed something on the new thermostat, it a wire two leads into one.
     
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    #16959 00Mini, Mar 21, 2019
    Pinstripes really add a nice touch.
     
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    #16960 Dave.0, Mar 21, 2019
    Those look great Teddy.
     
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    #16962 Minidave, Mar 21, 2019
    I like that, aluminum instead of plastic!
     
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    #16964 vetsvette, Mar 21, 2019
    Nice touch Teddy.
     
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    #16965 vetsvette, Mar 21, 2019
    So, did you replace the thermostat?
     
  10. MCS02

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    #16966 MCS02, Mar 21, 2019
    Yes but I just got back from dinner.........now it has a check engine light:Banghead: Once more into the breach, dear friends, once more!
     
  11. Miniac

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    #16967 Miniac, Mar 21, 2019
    Mini disgraced herself and peed all over the garage floor!
    She clearly takes all her vitamins, it was bright green!!!!
    Right hand side (I believe that is the water pump side....)
    Trip to the doctor tomorrow to see what needs replacing....


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    #16968 MCS02, Mar 21, 2019
    Make sure you top it off with coolent. Good luck
     
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    #16970 Miniac, Mar 21, 2019
    Thanks for the heads up Dave.o
    I’m going to have a good look over the weekend and make sure it is in fact coolant and she hasn’t ruptured a spleen.


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    #16972 Crashton, Mar 22, 2019
    Only rear end noises now come from the driver. It's OK old friend, blame the dog. :Cigar:

    Glad you got it sorted out. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #16973 wmwny, Mar 22, 2019
    Now, it's on to fixing my wife's S...what a mess...MAG wanted $7k! It has about EVERYTHING going wrong with it, so I'm taking it in for a second opinion. This crapola with them just CANNOT go on.
     
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    #16974 Crashton, Mar 22, 2019
    Have your guy look at it Jeff. Pick what jobs are a must do & have them done. I'm sure most of those quotes were somewhat bogus let's generate money for the dealer thing$.
     
  17. MCS02

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    #16976 MCS02, Mar 23, 2019
    I thought all minis leak. I have given up stopping the leaks on the R53
     
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    #16978 Crashton, Mar 23, 2019
    If it doesn't leak it is out of oil. :eek:
     
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    #16981 MCS02, Mar 23, 2019
    It seems like every time I fix a leak another one springs up!
     
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    #16986 Miniac, Mar 27, 2019
    New water pump & coolant flushed and replaced.... should I anticipate a new thermostat in the near future...?


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