Hello unfortunately not great with cars, just purchased a Mini one from a private sale (seemed very honest) but i am obviously to trusting.
The very next day found the following (could smell a brief hot smell on way home) but next day
Found air conditioning was not cool although the compressor cuts in (guessed re gas required)
Unfortunately also found a seemingly small oil leak from looks to be rocker cover and that the oil seemed to get hot really quick. Have since noticed the engine fan does not start when the engine does also does not seem to come on at all. This I take it means the only thing cooling it will be the natural air flow (not sure if this is normal for Mini or does it eventually come on). I had to drive it a long way home, did take it very easy with some stops but very surprised it actually made it back.
Can anyone confirm if i am correct and fan should start running either immediately or after a short while with engine running or being driven, if not when ?
Unsure about over heating as no temp gauge on a mini one and no warning lights appeared at all.
Mini one 2007 66k on clock, recent MOT . Timing belt/ chain changed also in last 4 months also the last service in Feb this year.
Thoughts from you knowledgeable people appreciated.
The very next day found the following (could smell a brief hot smell on way home) but next day
Found air conditioning was not cool although the compressor cuts in (guessed re gas required)
Unfortunately also found a seemingly small oil leak from looks to be rocker cover and that the oil seemed to get hot really quick. Have since noticed the engine fan does not start when the engine does also does not seem to come on at all. This I take it means the only thing cooling it will be the natural air flow (not sure if this is normal for Mini or does it eventually come on). I had to drive it a long way home, did take it very easy with some stops but very surprised it actually made it back.
Can anyone confirm if i am correct and fan should start running either immediately or after a short while with engine running or being driven, if not when ?
Unsure about over heating as no temp gauge on a mini one and no warning lights appeared at all.
Mini one 2007 66k on clock, recent MOT . Timing belt/ chain changed also in last 4 months also the last service in Feb this year.
Thoughts from you knowledgeable people appreciated.
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