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sportdan · Jan 28th, 2008, 10:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by parklaneuk (original)

normally if you see abit of steam its an indication there could be a slight leak on the rad, especially if the coolant tank is on the low side. keep an eye on it. as said it can also be just harmless rain water running off the rad. the clunking/knocking noise when turning is either the steering bushes or the column. the joys of owning an early production mini. had all the problems u have mentioned and more.

Sorry its a bit of a late reply! Im hoping its just a bit of water! Its not there all the time from what I gather. My car was iced up this morning and by the time I got to work (about 9 miles) I saw steam coming from the front which in a way could easily be water i guess.
Way home it was there when I parked but wasnt constant, just a few seconds!

As for the knocking... its not dangerous for me to drive is it? lol im scared to go anywhere!!! I know several people have had it

Damn early MINIs! Wish I went newer... I keep gettin moaned at by my parents about havin a MINI and I should get sumin else etc... but I dont want to! Love the car and its great to drive

Jan 28th, 2008, 10:14 PM	#6
sportdan MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 10:51 PM Posts: 74 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by parklaneuk (original) normally if you see abit of steam its an indication there could be a slight leak on the rad, especially if the coolant tank is on the low side. keep an eye on it. as said it can also be just harmless rain water running off the rad. the clunking/knocking noise when turning is either the steering bushes or the column. the joys of owning an early production mini. had all the problems u have mentioned and more. Sorry its a bit of a late reply! Im hoping its just a bit of water! Its not there all the time from what I gather. My car was iced up this morning and by the time I got to work (about 9 miles) I saw steam coming from the front which in a way could easily be water i guess. Way home it was there when I parked but wasnt constant, just a few seconds! As for the knocking... its not dangerous for me to drive is it? lol im scared to go anywhere!!! I know several people have had it Damn early MINIs! Wish I went newer... I keep gettin moaned at by my parents about havin a MINI and I should get sumin else etc... but I dont want to! Love the car and its great to drive