Overheating

2003 MINI COOPER
81,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MIKE6614
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Replace the radiator and the thermostat. The car runs for a little while expansion tank starts bubbling.
Oct 26, 2018 at 5:43 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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
Oct 26, 2018 at 6:50 PM