2004 MINI Cooper S R53: Replacing the thermostat and gasket

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7 жыл бұрын

In this video, I replaced the thermostat and gasket on a 2004 MINI Cooper S R53. This procedure covers all 2002-2006 R53 Cooper S coupes, and 2005-2008 R52 Cooper S cabrios.
Tools needed: 10mm socket, extension, universal, ratchet (I used 1/4-inch drive). Slip joint pliers. Flat blade screwdriver. T25 torx driver. Rags. Masking tape.
Parts used:
Thermostat/Gasket www.fcpeuro.com/products/mini...
Genuine MINI coolant www.fcpeuro.com/products/mini...
Distilled water (to achieve 50/50 coolant mix)
Air filter www.fcpeuro.com/products/mini...
I created this video with the KZfaq Video Editor ( / editor )

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@gregorysorce1898 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding video. You explained everything so well and you got your camera in there so everything is clear. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

@phildb4 7 жыл бұрын

Read a few articles and watched some videos on this procedure...yours was by far the best...video was very clear and your explanations very precise. Thanks

@AKJeeper 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. It's not a terribly hard job, but it involves a little bit more 'work' (mostly getting stuff out of the way) than most vehicles. I figured a video would help people see what all is involved.

@MorganBurris 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your great instructional video! Our mini coopers are overdue for some TLC and this is one of the jobs we are tackling ourselves! Thank you for all your Mini Cooper Videos!

@tdilly8530 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU FOR BEING SO THOROUGH. IT WAS SO NEEDED

@ohbayer22 Жыл бұрын

Broooo!! Thanks for the tip . Had to replace the MAP sensor and could not find a video on it.. 👍🏽

@EweKnowWho 5 ай бұрын

Great video! Your explanation and camera work is super helpful.

@AKJeeper 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate that you took the time to leave a comment.

@diriazi 4 жыл бұрын

Good Job! I just got a used 2003 Mini standard. With 116k so I will need to do this and you made it look easy. I'm sure it's not that easy. You're just a pro. :)

@s1914 2 жыл бұрын

I like your presenting style, nice vid, and thanks for the torque spec on the housing 👌

@AKJeeper 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked the video!

@roamingmancunian1941 6 жыл бұрын

great job well explained, tip for hard to access screws (replacement) have some grease in your socket what the screw will hold to

@ghostwrench2292 3 жыл бұрын

I usually tear off a small corner of paper and put the bolt in the socket with that to hold it secure. Or if you have a set of magnetic sockets...

@sabirsheikh8428 3 жыл бұрын

Very nicely explained

@lostcycleofnaturelcon6029 Жыл бұрын

I own a r53 and I whould suggest anyone who change the thermostat to change all the clamps while you there not only the coolant clamps but all of them you see and change the clamps at the radiator bottom up change the clamps at the power steering reservoir and coolant reservoir too change them all these car are know to rust and leak from the clamps just take the time to change the clamps as you work on it will make a judge difference .

@St1ckl3r 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you very much.

@Benji000891 7 жыл бұрын

Very good guide. solved my issue. Good job man!!!☕😬😬😬😬

@AKJeeper 7 жыл бұрын

Glad this helped! I tried to get the best camera angle as possible. The bolts are kind of hard to see and some of the other videos on YT showing this procedure kind of gloss over those details.

@vasilebohiltea2254 7 жыл бұрын

good video, very good points of view, thanks

@AKJeeper 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad this video could help!

@izzycard1934 Жыл бұрын

great instructional video

@jlowpez__ Ай бұрын

I have a leak coming from behind the engine. Can’t seem to find what’s leaking. Could it be a thermostat and housing?

@mikep47 5 жыл бұрын

Great video . I’m seeing a little bit of coolant leaking on my R53 and the only slightly wet places I can find is on the distribution tee . Do you think I need to replace the tee . Far as I can tell the thermostat isn’t leaking . Thanks again, very good video . I’ll sub to your channel now .

@mertcapkin7263 3 ай бұрын

How did you clean the surface where the gasket is placed on?

@user-ej2bw2ft3y 10 ай бұрын

what was the list of tools you used to do this job.

@shunneddangerfield1094 2 жыл бұрын

❤ur da man

@noel5ilv3rlake 2 жыл бұрын

Cool vid , I plan to tackle this job to my R3 soon ( including CTS), 2 questions that will help me so much , why did you disconnect the ECU? To make access a bit easily or to prevent something else Lastly, do we need to disconnect the negative terminal battery too? Thank you I will be appreciated

@AKJeeper 2 жыл бұрын

I unplugged the ECU because it is attached to the lower part of the air filter housing. I removed the air filter housing for better access. Yes, it’s always a good idea to disconnect the negative terminal of the battery whenever dealing with any part of the electrical system. It is why I showed the battery getting disconnected as the first step of the video.

@noel5ilv3rlake 2 жыл бұрын

@@AKJeepergonna do DIY this weekend soon 👍since the car is 17 years old now ( I will replace PCV, cover gasket, thermostat plus CTS and check FPR and hoses, I’m noob so your vid is helping me a lot , huge thanks

@noel5ilv3rlake 2 жыл бұрын

@@AKJeeper I need to confirm one specific thing, is your MCS have 6 manual transmission or Another AISIN 6 speed with paddle shifters ? Think I have to tackle another problem with stage-1 radiator fun won’t kick in, some said it’s about Resistor kaput , so I will replace it too Did you have any prob after re-connect the battery or everything just fine 🙏 thanks

@AKJeeper 2 жыл бұрын

@@noel5ilv3rlake the car in the video has a 6spd manual gearbox. Both radiator fan speeds were working prior to replacing the thermostat, and worked fine after replacing the thermostat.

@dartarkana4279 4 жыл бұрын

"That's a rather long one" Sounds your mother has been talking about me 😆 I'm just kidding man. Your presentation is the best

@itubeover 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! I need HELP finding the location on my R53 of the coolant temperature sensor. No luck anywhere :( please help if you know / Needing to replace my temp sensor 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

@AKJeeper 4 жыл бұрын

Monique T You can see the coolant temperature sensor in the video at the 9:35 mark. It is located next to the thermostat housing.

@itubeover 4 жыл бұрын

AKJeeper thanks a million!! Love the details in the video by the way I just missed that detail where you mentioned it 😊👍🏼

@StarchyCsGoDailyStreams 4 жыл бұрын

@@itubeover Did the faulty temp sensor give you a p0118 code?

@itubeover 4 жыл бұрын

Chad Dublin no, my car kept overheating in idle. Checked all the fuses then got the temperature sensor to replaced

@warwickdean 10 ай бұрын

Is that the only amount of coolant that came out, was expecting a lot more or did you drain the system before

@AKJeeper 10 ай бұрын

I kept the cap on the coolant reservoir to prevent more from coming out. The system was not drained prior to the work. Engine was stone cold also.

@warwickdean 10 ай бұрын

@@AKJeeper Rodger that! I probably will take a gamble then and not bother to drain the system, just get a catch tray in there and an old microfiber cloth 🍻

@carlosdominguez7581 5 жыл бұрын

How can you tell if its the thermostat housing leaking or the water pump o rings leaking?

@AKJeeper 5 жыл бұрын

Water pump on these supercharged models is toward the front of the car, behind the radiator. The water pump is driven off of the supercharger. If you see a leak there, it is likely to be the water pump. If the leak is at the thermostat housing (the part that I replace in the video), the leak will generally wind up going over the transmission bellhousing, or coolant will pool up just below the thermostat housing. Hope this helps!

@jlowpez__ Ай бұрын

@@AKJeeperif it’s the thermostat housing would it leak down behind the engine ?

@Freerydah73 6 жыл бұрын

Just curious, why you wanna remove the battery before replacing the thermostat?

@AKJeeper 6 жыл бұрын

Bred Saint The main reason is because the engine management computer comes out. It's best not to have any power going to the computer's harness before unplugging it. Just a good practice.

@dartarkana4279 4 жыл бұрын

I did everything here and plugged everything back in hooked up the pipes and it wont start

@AKJeeper 4 жыл бұрын

dart arkana did you remember to plug the ignition coil and map sensor in?