Overheating

Tiny
MIKE6614
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  • 2003 MINI COOPER
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 81,000 MILES
Replace the radiator and the thermostat. The car runs for a little while expansion tank starts bubbling.
Friday, October 26th, 2018 AT 5:43 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,896 POSTS
Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com.

Based on your description, I need you to check for a head gasket issue. If you are getting air bubbles into the cooling system, there is a chance the gasket has failed.

Take a look through this link and try the tests listed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Friday, October 26th, 2018 AT 6:50 PM

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