hi i got my mini 2 days ago and love it. i have one problem though it seems to overheat badly and very quickly i went to chelmsford and back home again about a 20 mile round trip and got home and steam was coming out from the bonnet froma little valve just inder the rad cap. just wondering if this is normal or not?
Steaming Like A Kettle!
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Jacques124
, Oct 20 2009 08:00 PM
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RyanFinlay
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Posted 20 October 2009 - 09:24 PM
Does the valve have a hose on it going down to the subframe like it should?
I'd check all your hoses and gaskets for leaks though just incase you're loosing water and overheating because of that.
the little bypass hose between the head and water pump is notorious for leaking.
Thermostat should be checked too.
I'd check all your hoses and gaskets for leaks though just incase you're loosing water and overheating because of that.
the little bypass hose between the head and water pump is notorious for leaking.
Thermostat should be checked too.
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icklemini
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Posted 20 October 2009 - 09:36 PM
check rad cap first - should be a 15lb one. if its gone soft or not sealing then its gonna cook up...
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daemonchild
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Posted 20 October 2009 - 09:39 PM
You could always make some tea? 
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