Do you have to replace the thermostat on a Mini Cooper?
The only thing that is really different with this job on this car, compared to most other vehicles, is that the thermostat is a part of the housing (as well as the sensor), which means that you have to purchase a new housing and replace the entire unit. While this appears as a marvel of modern engineering, it’s not really that bad.
Can you test the cooling system on a Mini Cooper?
Unfortunately, testing of the Mini cooling system is done by a pressure test and neither the Bentley, Haynes manuals or the BMW TIS give the opening and fully open temps for the thermostat.
How do you change the radiator on a Mini Cooper?
Use a large pair of pliers to loosen the clamps on the lower radiator hose and remove one end to drain it into your drain pan. Figure 3. Drain the coolant from the lower radiator hose. Remove your air intake tube by loosening the clamps on both ends with a flat head screwdriver.
Why is my Mini Cooper R50 leaking coolant?
The Mini Cooper R50 and R53 are known throughout the community for the occasional coolant leak. Most often this leak originates from the thermostat housing and thermostat gasket. It’s identified as coolant leaking down onto the transmission, caused by corrosion build-up and the plastic thermostat housing design.
The only thing that is really different with this job on this car, compared to most other vehicles, is that the thermostat is a part of the housing (as well as the sensor), which means that you have to purchase a new housing and replace the entire unit. While this appears as a marvel of modern engineering, it’s not really that bad.
Is there a coolant leak on my Mini Cooper?
This article applies to the Mini Cooper R50 and R53 (2001-2006). The Mini Cooper R50 and R53 are known throughout the community for the occasional coolant leak. Most often this leak originates from the thermostat housing and thermostat gasket.
Use a large pair of pliers to loosen the clamps on the lower radiator hose and remove one end to drain it into your drain pan. Figure 3. Drain the coolant from the lower radiator hose. Remove your air intake tube by loosening the clamps on both ends with a flat head screwdriver.
How does a Mini Cooper Turbo heater work?
A third smaller hose connects the turbo to the housing. These are connected with simple hose clamps. Loosen those clamps and pop the hoses off the housing. Have your catch pan ready under the car, since you’ll loose a lot of coolant once you pop off the heater core hoses.
This article applies to the Mini Cooper R50 and R53 (2001-2006). The Mini Cooper R50 and R53 are known throughout the community for the occasional coolant leak. Most often this leak originates from the thermostat housing and thermostat gasket.
Is there a problem with my Mini Cooper fan?
The fan in ours was on for 5 minutes after a short run , Seems our thermostat may be a problem too. Someone I know worked for BMW and has a 2009 cooper S. His thermostat went 5 weeks ago and is still sat at the dealers where he worked when it went wrong.
Where are the bolts on a Mini Cooper thermostat?
There are three 10mm bolts that mount the thermostat housing to engine block. One bolt is on the top, the other two are on the bottom. You’ll need an extension and 10mm socket to get these off and remove the housing. Grab your new housing and install it.
How to replace the thermostat on a BMW Mini?
Please try again later. How to replace remove the thermostat on a BMW Mini. Model seen is a 2001 Mini Cooper R50. Video by Mark’s Garage. You will need to drain the coolant, remove the air filter housing, battery, ECU, and battery tray. How to install. Loading…
If you need a new thermostat, you have to replace the entire housing. Due to some initial design issues, the Thermostat Housing has evolved through several iterations. The Temperature Sensor is also located on the housing, and can be removed on some versions of the housing, and molded into the housing on other versions.
Where is the temperature sensor on a Mini Cooper?
The Temperature Sensor is also located on the housing, and can be removed on some versions of the housing, and molded into the housing on other versions.
Where is the radiator hose on a Mini Cooper?
The upper radiator hose runs from the upper port on the radiator, through a plastic connector hose with a bleeder screw to another radiator hose that runs behind the intake manifold to the front of the thermostat housing cover. This hose is also secured in place with a small plastic hook molded into the intake manifold.
Where is the condenser located on a Mini Cooper?
In front of the radiator is the A/C condenser. This is secured to the front of the radiator by two 10mm bolts on both the left and right sides (See Figure 2 and Figure 3 ). Loosen but do not remove the bolts. Now look at the front of the intercooler, you will see that the top radiator hose is held to the front with an 8mm bolt.
If you need a new thermostat, you have to replace the entire housing. Due to some initial design issues, the Thermostat Housing has evolved through several iterations. The Temperature Sensor is also located on the housing, and can be removed on some versions of the housing, and molded into the housing on other versions.
The Temperature Sensor is also located on the housing, and can be removed on some versions of the housing, and molded into the housing on other versions.
The upper radiator hose runs from the upper port on the radiator, through a plastic connector hose with a bleeder screw to another radiator hose that runs behind the intake manifold to the front of the thermostat housing cover. This hose is also secured in place with a small plastic hook molded into the intake manifold.