limoman Posted October 21, 2010 Report Posted October 21, 2010 my baby(SprCupr):idea: is leaking antifreeze from the right front small puddle cant seem to see where it coming from can any one help me? Thank you in advance Chuck
Bigprfed22 Posted October 21, 2010 Report Posted October 21, 2010 Any funky smells in the car? if not x out the heater core. what year coop? 2010 MCS Laurel edition RMW Tune ;-), ALTA FMIC, Invidia Q300 Exhaust, NM Eng. CAI, NM Discharge pipe, NM Charge pipe, NM Strut brace, Open hood scoop, Stri Boost gauge, Craven Speed shiftwell(black), BSH CC, and many more goodies!.
limoman Posted October 22, 2010 Author Report Posted October 22, 2010 (edited) It does not smell in car. coming from the front of engine on the out side my car is a 06 s with:motor: 14,000 miles on it. called mini service .they told me could be the thermostate housing they are known for leaking recomened changing houseing thermostate and casket anyone know h0w hard this is to do Thank You Chuck Rossi Edited October 22, 2010 by limoman
Bigprfed22 Posted October 22, 2010 Report Posted October 22, 2010 http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=RE33&mospid=48021&btnr=11_3390&hg=11&fg=35 2010 MCS Laurel edition RMW Tune ;-), ALTA FMIC, Invidia Q300 Exhaust, NM Eng. CAI, NM Discharge pipe, NM Charge pipe, NM Strut brace, Open hood scoop, Stri Boost gauge, Craven Speed shiftwell(black), BSH CC, and many more goodies!.
minirab Posted October 22, 2010 Report Posted October 22, 2010 If you find the leak in the morning after the car has been sitting all night then it is the thermostat leaking. There is a white plastic gasket that gets deformed. When the motor is hot it seals perfectly but at night when the motor cools down it will leak. My 2006 R53 needed replaced last year. It took the mechanic about 45 min. to replace.
limoman Posted October 23, 2010 Author Report Posted October 23, 2010 (edited) thanks to everyone for all there help hope to have fixed next week.. so My mini can get a good cleaning for saturday.:congrats: Chuck Rossi Edited October 23, 2010 by limoman
Luxor Posted October 26, 2010 Report Posted October 26, 2010 I had the same problem over the summer and it turned out to be the coolant expansion tank. It turned out to be about a $50.00 replacement from Outmotoring. Before changing, my engine overheating indicator would light up if it it idled too long. Luckily the replacement worked and it was a fairly affordable DIY fix.
