What is it? - MINI Cooper Forum

MICKY MCS · #1 (**permalink**) Jul 29th, 2008, 04:47 PM

Hi - I looked under the bonnet yesterday of my MCS and noticed a slight leak from (excuse my ignorance) the black round thing next to the coolant expansion tank and behind the engine oil filler cap. What is it and I assume it shouldn't be leeking! Any help appreciated.

supa-dupa-cooper · #2 (**permalink**) Jul 29th, 2008, 04:51 PM

Could be your engine mounting?.....if so, then its an easy fix, and covered by warrenty if your car still has it

Other than that I have no idea

Any pics of where it is?

oldmots · #3 (**permalink**) Jul 29th, 2008, 05:20 PM

This is the power steering reservoir. It is full of oil, it could leak or just have spillage around it.

MICKY MCS · #4 (**permalink**) Jul 29th, 2008, 05:21 PM

No warranty 3 1/2 years old!
I will try and get a picture thanks!

MICKY MCS · #5 (**permalink**) Jul 29th, 2008, 05:31 PM

Hi Oldmots - If it is a leak is it a major problem to rectify?

mab01uk · #6 (**permalink**) Jul 29th, 2008, 07:48 PM

Look at these diagrams below on Realoem.com..............where do you think it is leaking?
(put in your exact MCS details if you need the correct part no's.)

RealOEM.COM BMW R50 One 1.6i HYDRO STEERING-OIL PIPES

RealOEM.COM BMW R50 One 1.6i OIL CARRIER/SINGLE PARTS

MICKY MCS · #7 (**permalink**) Aug 3rd, 2008, 09:04 PM

It looks like it is leaking from the gasket ring. Is is an easy fix?

MICKY MCS · #8 (**permalink**) Aug 3rd, 2008, 09:06 PM

Also just noticed a clunk when I apply the brakes. Not every time and the clunk seem to come from the front of the car. Any Ideas? My Mrs said she went on a rough track the otherday, dont ask! Could she have caught something on it? Any help appreciated