Seems that my 2012 Coupe has been struck by the plastic gremlins. First the rear hatch won't close and it's was due to a broken plastic safety latch.
Now I have the infamous coolant leak of the thermostat housing warping. Why modern car makes feel plastic is the solution for everything...
Thermostat Housing
Thermostat Housing
-John Herrman
2012 JCW Coupe aka 'Taz'
-If you car doesn't try to kill you, it's under modded.
2012 JCW Coupe aka 'Taz'
-If you car doesn't try to kill you, it's under modded.
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Re: Thermostat Housing
That is quite terrible. The thermo housing is the next thing to go on my 08.
Seth
08 MCS - JCW
1974/1993 Classic Mini - 70 WHP!
08 MCS - JCW
1974/1993 Classic Mini - 70 WHP!
Re: Thermostat Housing
Still under warranty, isn't it?Sspreso wrote:Seems that my 2012 Coupe has been struck by the plastic gremlins. First the rear hatch won't close and it's was due to a broken plastic safety latch.
Now I have the infamous coolant leak of the thermostat housing warping. Why modern car makes feel plastic is the solution for everything...
Hi! My name's Dave!
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
Re: Thermostat Housing
While technically my car has a warranty, the question of it being valid comes up for some reason...
-John Herrman
2012 JCW Coupe aka 'Taz'
-If you car doesn't try to kill you, it's under modded.
2012 JCW Coupe aka 'Taz'
-If you car doesn't try to kill you, it's under modded.
Re: Thermostat Housing
Did you talk to Isaac?
I'm not sure what you've done would invalidate the work on the thermostat....might be worth a phone call or to drop by and ask.
I'm not sure what you've done would invalidate the work on the thermostat....might be worth a phone call or to drop by and ask.
Hi! My name's Dave!
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
Re: Thermostat Housing
Turns out it wasn't the thermostat housing, but instead the coolant gasket on the oil filter housing. Such a common issue that the gasket is on backorder. Luckily Chris at Baron was able to hook me up and no more leaks.
-John Herrman
2012 JCW Coupe aka 'Taz'
-If you car doesn't try to kill you, it's under modded.
2012 JCW Coupe aka 'Taz'
-If you car doesn't try to kill you, it's under modded.
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Re: Thermostat Housing
I just fixed that leak yesterday. Took quite a bit to get everything off but no more leaks!Sspreso wrote:Turns out it wasn't the thermostat housing, but instead the coolant gasket on the oil filter housing. Such a common issue that the gasket is on backorder. Luckily Chris at Baron was able to hook me up and no more leaks.
Seth
08 MCS - JCW
1974/1993 Classic Mini - 70 WHP!
08 MCS - JCW
1974/1993 Classic Mini - 70 WHP!
Re: Thermostat Housing
I had mine replaced on my 2009 at Baron, it was around $530 or so. Now I am having to replace the o-ring on the high pressure fuel pump.
2009 Cooper S, AEM intake,six spd, chili red with mini challenge stripes