Both my minis have sprung a water leak and ironically in the same place.
The water is coming out of the back thermostat housing bolt under the washer.
I've tried filing the hole with sealant and refitting the bolt,still leaking.
I was going to try fitting some fibre washers next.
Anyone else had this problem before,and is it common on minis.
Thanks Felix

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1966 mustang coupe 289 auto
1970 mgb roadster auto
1970 cooper S mk2
1976 mini S
1964 wolseley 24/80
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Sounds like you might need a new thermostat gasket and/or housing. I've noticed on some of my spares the alloy it too pitted to seal.

Yep Total Agree

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Stop Licking the Dog...I Don't Care Who Started It

Unless you get rid of the gaskets and use good old silastic - half the mess in quarter of the time and seals perfectly every time

I use bolts there- this gets rid of the corrosion problem between the alloy and steel studs, as the act of undoing them frees them up.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.