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Intrepid · Aug 15th, 2003, 02:07 PM

Last weekend I was whizzing around London for a couple of hours, and then parked up for about 2 hours. When i got back in to drive off I noticed water leaking from the engine and naturally was concerned. However the liquid was simply water running from the Air Con unit - apparently in this heat the unit gets so packed up with condensation that the water literally pours out. However it's nothing to worry about - in fact it's characteristic of BMWs so I hear. So don't be scared - it's just a touch of Mini Sunstroke!!

KenL · Aug 15th, 2003, 02:20 PM

All AC systems do that. Most noticeable when the humidity is high.

I've been there myself with the fear of a burst hose pipe or something.

Dustikins · Aug 16th, 2003, 02:25 PM

Not specific to BMW at all....I've never even been worried about it, I've always known AC did that.

Damo · Aug 19th, 2003, 10:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Intrepidmini

Last weekend I was whizzing around London for a couple of hours, and then parked up for about 2 hours. When i got back in to drive off I noticed water leaking from the engine and naturally was concerned. However the liquid was simply water running from the Air Con unit - apparently in this heat the unit gets so packed up with condensation that the water literally pours out. However it's nothing to worry about - in fact it's characteristic of BMWs so I hear. So don't be scared - it's just a touch of Mini Sunstroke!!

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paul g · Aug 19th, 2003, 08:46 PM

Intrepidmini:
How the hell did you manage to 'whizz' around London for 2 hours? The chances of whizzing anywhere in London are remote, so 2 hours whizzing is impressive!

dcfkan · Aug 19th, 2003, 09:56 PM

I did worry once after seeing a trail of water coming from underneath the car, then I remembered the air-con was on

Quote: Originally Posted by paul g

Intrepidmini:
How the hell did you manage to 'whizz' around London for 2 hours? The chances of whizzing anywhere in London are remote, so 2 hours whizzing is impressive!

I sinned and drove around West End on a Saturday, and Apple got more looks than the posh cars that parked along Bond Street

I often wonder whether it is feasible to do a run in Central London

Oh I like London - lots of shop windows to admire Apple's reflection

DK

uptick · Aug 21st, 2003, 04:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Intrepidmini

... that the water literally pours out. However it's nothing to worry about - in fact it's characteristic of BMWs so I hear. So don't be scared - it's just a touch of Mini Sunstroke!!

it's just your MINI taking relief and marking its territory -

Damo · Aug 21st, 2003, 10:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by uptick

it's just your MINI taking relief and marking its territory -

Thats why the country roads near me are permanantly wet!

Aug 15th, 2003, 02:07 PM	#1
Intrepid Gutter Princess Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Planet Hoff Local Time: 08:32 PM Posts: 3,477 Offline	Air Con Last weekend I was whizzing around London for a couple of hours, and then parked up for about 2 hours. When i got back in to drive off I noticed water leaking from the engine and naturally was concerned. However the liquid was simply water running from the Air Con unit - apparently in this heat the unit gets so packed up with condensation that the water literally pours out. However it's nothing to worry about - in fact it's characteristic of BMWs so I hear. So don't be scared - it's just a touch of Mini Sunstroke!! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/11588/54205.jpg

Aug 15th, 2003, 02:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 5,222 Online	All AC systems do that. Most noticeable when the humidity is high. I've been there myself with the fear of a burst hose pipe or something. Red/Black R56 Cooper

Aug 16th, 2003, 02:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dustikins MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Peoria, IL Local Time: 03:32 PM Posts: 103 Offline	Not specific to BMW at all....I've never even been worried about it, I've always known AC did that. :white: Jasper is home!!!! :white:

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Aug 19th, 2003, 10:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 10,681 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Intrepidmini Last weekend I was whizzing around London for a couple of hours, and then parked up for about 2 hours. When i got back in to drive off I noticed water leaking from the engine and naturally was concerned. However the liquid was simply water running from the Air Con unit - apparently in this heat the unit gets so packed up with condensation that the water literally pours out. However it's nothing to worry about - in fact it's characteristic of BMWs so I hear. So don't be scared - it's just a touch of Mini Sunstroke!! Don't you just hate know it all's

Aug 19th, 2003, 08:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
paul g MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: N London Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 128 Offline	Intrepidmini: How the hell did you manage to 'whizz' around London for 2 hours? The chances of whizzing anywhere in London are remote, so 2 hours whizzing is impressive!

Aug 19th, 2003, 09:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 13,580 Offline	I did worry once after seeing a trail of water coming from underneath the car, then I remembered the air-con was on Quote: Originally Posted by paul g Intrepidmini: How the hell did you manage to 'whizz' around London for 2 hours? The chances of whizzing anywhere in London are remote, so 2 hours whizzing is impressive! I sinned and drove around West End on a Saturday, and Apple got more looks than the posh cars that parked along Bond Street I often wonder whether it is feasible to do a run in Central London Oh I like London - lots of shop windows to admire Apple's reflection DK

Aug 21st, 2003, 04:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
uptick MINI2 somebody Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NY Local Time: 04:32 PM Posts: 901 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Intrepidmini ... that the water literally pours out. However it's nothing to worry about - in fact it's characteristic of BMWs so I hear. So don't be scared - it's just a touch of Mini Sunstroke!! it's just your MINI taking relief and marking its territory -

Aug 21st, 2003, 10:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 10,681 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by uptick it's just your MINI taking relief and marking its territory - Thats why the country roads near me are permanantly wet!

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