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.
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.
What should the coolant level be on a Mini Cooper?
Set the temperature controls in the vehicle interior to full warm and the blower fan speed to Low. Using a 50% distilled water 50% engine coolant mix, slowly fill the expansion tank until the coolant level indicator reaches MAX. The level indicator diagram is located on the tank (green arrows).
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.
How do you replace the thermostat on a Mini Cooper?
Install the thermostat spring side towards the engine with the bypass hole at the twelve o’clock position. Make sure the gasket is fully seated into the housing groove. Vaseline can be applied to keep the gasket seated while installing. Re-assemble in the reverse order of removal.
Where is the coolant temperature sensor on a Mini Cooper?
The coolant temperature sensor is located in the thermostat housing (green arrow) mounted to the left side of the cylinder head. Working at the left rear of the cylinder head, release the tab and disconnect the camshaft sensor electrical connector (red arrow).
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.
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.