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Dec 26th, 2002, 05:54 PM
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Steam under bonnett
I have a Cooper S and I think it is condensing water from the cold air across the intercooler.At times steam comes out of the scoop or the grille.It has only happened a couple of times and is not low on coolant.Has anyone else had this happen??
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Dec 26th, 2002, 06:18 PM
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I've had that happen, but only in the rain at a stoplight or something. Was it raining when this happened to you?
Dec 26th, 2002, 06:33 PM
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No ,but it is cold here and has been very damp.
Dec 28th, 2002, 01:15 AM
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3 times my
MCS has been through a touchless car wash, and it steamed like a dragon for about 5 minutes after each time. Likely just heavy condensation on the rad.
Dec 28th, 2002, 11:12 AM
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My cooper has whisps of steams for about 5 min after going through a touchless car wash as well.
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Dec 28th, 2002, 01:21 PM
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Yup, mine does this on colder days in the rain, wet roads, wet snow, after car washes, etc...
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Dec 30th, 2002, 01:10 PM
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if you look at the way the intercooler is exposed directly to air/wetness it's reasonable to assume some steam when things have heated up.
Dec 30th, 2002, 08:14 PM
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Mine did this for a while after driving through a flowing river...
Dec 30th, 2002, 08:21 PM
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Not a bright idea or was it?
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Chilli Red/White Cooper S, Sport Pack & Sunroof. Delivered June 12th, 2002!
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