Hey Everyone,

I got a question unrelated to my 86 Camaro this time. I just can't seem to find answers anywhere, so I figured I would come where all the experts are. Sorry if this goes against posting rules, I will understand this is deleted.

Im thinking about buying a 2003 Mini Cooper "S", and I am aware it needs some engine work. The owner claims the engine overheated while he was driving. He said it overheated, and he heard a grinding noise, and then immediately stopped it. The car is in amazing condition otherwise, so I don't think he beat the crap out of it. What could the grinding be? Rods?

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Andrew

 

hard to tell without hearing it... maybe just the water pump???? overheated!!!! many veh the empeller inside the w pump is pressed on- possibly broke or came loose....causing it to be grinding against the block?????

 

does sound like a bad water pump.