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Zink Racer
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Spokane WA
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2006 mini thermostat
I know I should post this on the mini forum or another forum but I'm lazy and I know there are several mini owners who hang out here. There's like one lonely guy on the BMW/Mini Pelican forum waiting for others to come play.....
My GF has a 2006 base mini. Leaking coolant a year + ago fixed with thermostat and gasket. Now leaking again and the repair is no longer under warranty  Google search says thermostat and gasket on 05/06 minis is a known issue. Is it worth calling the dealer? Has the part been redesigned maybe? Are they a pain to change. Anyone else had this issue?
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02-18-2012, 02:02 PM
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beancounter
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Weehawken, NJ
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The thermostat housing has been changed once by the dealer on our '06 Cooper S. It was out of warranty already when it happened. I think it must be pretty accessible because I don't recall that it was terribly expensive.
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02-18-2012, 02:22 PM
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Friend of Warren
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Lincoln, NE
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Not that hard to do. I would suggest changing the housing while you are at it.
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02-18-2012, 03:52 PM
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Registered
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Here is the water pump replacement.
Pelican Technical Article: Water Pump Replacement - - R53 MINI Cooper S (2002-06) T-Stat-a lot easier http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/how-to/191757-maintenance-thermostat-change.html
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02-18-2012, 06:07 PM
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In the shop at Pelican
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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It's not that difficult to change the thermostat. Read my article above.
The biggest thing is getting access. Taking the front bumper off makes it a bit easier. Change the housing at the same time and also inspect the water pump. On a base model, there's less stuff to remove. |
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02-18-2012, 06:18 PM
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Fow what it's worth, the waterpump just went on my '10 justacooper. It may be worth looking at that too.
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02-19-2012, 09:11 AM
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Ayo Irpin, Ukraine!
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02-20-2012, 08:05 AM
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i want one of those...
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: formerly a grass shack in Hawaii, now Peoria, AZ
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i didn't do any research before changing the t-stat and housing on our '06 GP, but was able to do it without removing the bumper. A bit of a PITA, but not really that bad. Most of the issue was having hands that were too big going into an engine compartment with hardly any room. Yes, change housing/gasket/t-stat at the same time.
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02-21-2012, 03:28 PM
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