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[cal844]

Have you done a 'coolant test' with one of them fancy basting thingys??

[CK's mini]

The original cooper s was recalled for the expansion tank years ago maybe that's the issue

[cal844]

The original cooper s was recalled for the expansion tank years ago maybe that's the issue

 

 

 Now i think about it, That is correct, id try another bottle and cap( even from a working vehicle would do)

[Subsea]

Thanks again for you input guys .. I have ordered a new cap from bmw costing just over 7 quid the whole bottle assembly was around 55 quid so will see if it makes a difference . No I haven't done any tests involving any equipment but it can only be down to the cap / bottle or rad now . Now then on another note I did something crazy last night !!! After being on here I thought I would look at the minis for sale on e bay as my interest had been rekindled . I have now bought what will resemble a mini from the outside but is all on a space frame and is powered by the xr4x4 2.9 engine and complete with 4 wheel drive . Yes it needs a fair bit of work but I have built 3 other crazy cars in the past but this is the most adventurous . I intend to pick it up this week then seek then seek medical help !!

[sledgehammer]

^^^^^Need Pics^^^^^

 

welcome to the family

[cal844]

Welcome back to the funhouse! There is a build thread on here similar to the spec of your classic!

EDIT: here it is, http://www.theminifo...a-cosworth-4x4/




Anyway... Back on topic.. Id strongly advise getting the coolant system pressure tested this will tell you exactly where the fault is!

Edited by cal844, 28 July 2014 - 04:33 PM.

[Subsea]

Thanks for the link I will put some pics up in here within the next couple of days !

[Subsea]

Right today is a day of triumph ! After ordering a £7.20 pressurised water bottle top from bmw mini it was fitted today ! The problem is cured ! So after a head gasket .. Water pump and thermostat it was the bottle top ! Luckily I did the work myself so it is my time that has been wasted . Looking at the cap there is a seal that looks quite thin and there is a sprung loaded relief valve that could also have developed a problem . I am now going to look at how you load pics on here and put some pics of the Frankenstein monster I am building so hang fire .

[Subsea]

My 2.9 V6 mini base frame

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[Subsea]

Well I don't know why they turned up inverted ?? They were ok on the I pad screen !

[sledgehammer]

Anti gravity version ;o)

[Subsea]

I think it's for when you roll it and the accident investigation team take pics they will appear the right way up !!

[sonikk4]

Mmm Photobucket issues by the looks of it.

[Carlos W]

Mmm Photobucket issues by the looks of it.

I think they're attached through the forum rather than uploaded to photobucket