DIY Coolant Leak Troubleshooting & Repair for MINI Cooper R50

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10 ай бұрын

🔧 DIY Coolant Leak Troubleshooting & Repair for MINI Cooper R50 🔧
Welcome to Life with BMW MINI Cooper R50! In this step-by-step tutorial, we're diving into the world of car DIY as we tackle a common issue that many MINI Cooper R50 owners face - a coolant leak. If you've been noticing mysterious puddles under your car or your engine temperature rising unexpectedly, this video is a must-watch.
🛠️ In this video, you'll learn:
- Guidance on pinpointing the source of the leak
- Essential tools and materials you'll need for the repair
- Expert tips and tricks to make the repair process smoother
- A comprehensive walkthrough of the repair procedure, from start to finish
- Safety precautions to ensure a successful and safe repair
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Whether you're a seasoned car enthusiast or a curious beginner, our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and skills to confidently tackle car repairs at home. No more expensive trips to the mechanic - you've got this!
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@mini50 10 ай бұрын

Additional Information: While draining the coolant, it's important to extract it from the thermostat housing by opening the radiator cap. This step should help minimize coolant waste.

@alfredbernal8603 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your time & video Friend! I just suscribed to your channel. Great content. Keep them videos coming

@mini50 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment and subscription! I purchased this car brand new and I still love it. While I'm not a professional mechanic, I'll do my best to upload videos as often as I can. Your support means a lot to me. Arigato!

@shaharinabdullah7116 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for making the video, very helpfull especially the snapping to two pieces idea. Cheers

@mini50 3 ай бұрын

If you take your time and use WD-40 along with a 90-degree pick tool, you may not need to break it into two. I wiggled it very hard, and it just ended up breaking apart.😅

@vladtymchak2021 7 ай бұрын

If is hard to rotate the clip or the hose, just use some wd40 before. Try to rotate the clip to a comfort position for pliers. Wigle the hose apliyng more wd40, it easier to take off each separetly.

@mini50 7 ай бұрын

That's a good one. WD-40 was completely out of my mind😅

@becharsfeir8554 8 ай бұрын

hello, please can you add a link for the part and from where to buy it?

@mini50 8 ай бұрын

Hello. The product number is 17127515494. I bought this item in Japan. Unfortunately, they don't offer international shipping. It depends on your location, but you might consider searching online to find out where you can buy the item locally. You can just google "17127515494".

@missamycarter 5 ай бұрын

I just ordered this part for my 2006...not looking forward to the install but that's got to be where the leak is. Thank you very much for this detailed video! I appreciate it.

@mini50 5 ай бұрын

I thought it was a piece of cake, but the 20 year old rubber hoses were pain in the neck. You may need "90 Degree Pick Tool" to get this done 10 times faster. Good Luck!

@theunluckycharm9637 5 ай бұрын

@mini50 hey what is your accent? It sounds like an Asian language mixed with Australian English accent:) thanks for video

@mini50 4 ай бұрын

My English might sound a bit awkward as I'm Japanese, born and raised in Japan. Since not many Japanese people own this car anymore, I thought I should try sharing the videos in English :)

@Harry-ll9yu 2 ай бұрын

What is the name of the part? Napa canada is the only parts house that carry it in stock. $66 vs $150 at BMW dealership

@mini50 2 ай бұрын

I'm not exactly sure what it's called, but the product number is "17127515494." Have you checked eBay? It might take a bit of time, but it's slightly cheaper there. Also, there's an upgraded version made of aluminum, as mentioned by @sidewalkMCS below. Some people have said that the quality isn't good and it tends to leak, so I prefer the one made of plastic.

@mini50 2 ай бұрын

Did you just say "$150 at BMW dealership"? Just for the product? No way....

@sidewalkMCS 8 ай бұрын

that H shaped part fails really often. URO parts makes upgraded part made of aluminum and MUCH longer lasting.

@mini50 8 ай бұрын

I wasn't sure which one to buy because the plastic piece lasted for 20 years. Let's see how long it's going to last this time.

@cucogonzalez8277 3 ай бұрын

What's name of part ? Please

@mini50 3 ай бұрын

I don't know exactly what's that called. "Cooling Hose Connector" or "Connection Piece" or something like that. The product number is "17127515494" so you can just google it.

@cucogonzalez8277 3 ай бұрын

Thank you