Coolant Crossover Pipe Replacement

Removing the intake and surrounding components to reach the rear cooling-system connections, replacing the plastic crossover pipe and its seals, and confirming the pipe seats fully without being forced by its hardware.

Documented repairs

2011 MINI Cooper Coolant Leak: Rear Crossover Pipe Repair

2011 MINI Cooper (R56, N16 1.6L)

Coolant pooling on the transmission of a 2011 MINI Cooper traced to a deteriorated rear coolant crossover pipe at the water pump. Pipe and thermostat replaced.

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Components

• Engine Coolant
• Coolant Crossover Pipe
• Coolant Pipe O-Ring
• Thermostat Assembly

Engines

• N16 1.6L

Models

• R56 MINI Cooper

Repairs by System

• Cooling
• Engine
• Coolant Leak

Symptoms

• Coolant Leak
• Coolant Loss