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Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug - Genuine Mini 11111485175
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SKU: BMW-11111485175

Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug - Genuine Mini 11111485175

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SKU:
BMW-11111485175
FCP Euro ID:
241689
Quality:
Genuine

OE Numbers

11111485175

MFG Numbers

N/A

Product Information

Engine Expansion Plug Insert

An engine expansion plug, also known as a freeze plug or core plug, is a small, round metal or rubber disc inserted into the engine block. Its main function is to seal off passages created during the manufacturing process of the engine block, where sand cores were used to create the internal coolant channels. Additionally, expansion plugs offer some protection against cracking in extremely cold temperatures by allowing room for expanding coolant if it freezes.

Engine Expansion Plug Insert Failure Symptoms
  • Coolant Leaks: A common sign of a failing expansion plug is a visible coolant leak around the plug area. You may notice coolant pooling underneath the engine or dripping from the plug location
  • Overheating Engine: Leaking coolant due to a failed expansion plug can lead to reduced coolant levels, which can eventually cause the engine to overheat due to insufficient cooling

About Genuine Mini

The original parts used by Mini to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine Mini” brand. Manufactured under the direction of Mini, expect excellent quality and a premium price since these parts are exclusively available through the Mini Dealership network.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your Mini are not necessarily manufactured by Mini. No cause for concern, as Mini designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for Mini for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine Mini parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a Mini logo.

Be sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming direct from OE manufacturers. That extra bit of insight could save you some serious money while shopping! Refer to our OE Academy for further information regarding the OE/OEM tags throughout the site.

Fits These Cars

Mini Cooper

  • 2002 Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Automatic CVT FWD Hatchback 1.6L L4 W10B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2002 Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Manual FWD Hatchback 1.6L L4 W10B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2002 Mini Cooper S Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Manual FWD Hatchback 1.6L L4 W11B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2003 Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Automatic CVT FWD Hatchback 1.6L L4 W10B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2003 Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Manual FWD Hatchback 1.6L L4 W10B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2003 Mini Cooper S Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Manual FWD Hatchback 1.6L L4 W11B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2004 Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Automatic CVT FWD Hatchback 1.6L L4 W10B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2004 Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Manual FWD Hatchback 1.6L L4 W10B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2004 Mini Cooper S Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Manual FWD Hatchback 1.6L L4 W11B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2005 Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Automatic CVT FWD Convertible 1.6L L4 W10B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2005 Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Manual FWD Convertible 1.6L L4 W10B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2005 Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Automatic CVT FWD Hatchback 1.6L L4 W10B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2005 Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Manual FWD Hatchback 1.6L L4 W10B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2005 Mini Cooper S Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Automatic FWD Convertible 1.6L L4 W11B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2005 Mini Cooper S Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Manual FWD Convertible 1.6L L4 W11B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2005 Mini Cooper S Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Automatic FWD Hatchback 1.6L L4 W11B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2005 Mini Cooper S Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Manual FWD Hatchback 1.6L L4 W11B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2006 Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Automatic CVT FWD Convertible 1.6L L4 W10B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2006 Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Manual FWD Convertible 1.6L L4 W10B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2006 Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Automatic CVT FWD Hatchback 1.6L L4 W10B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2006 Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Manual FWD Hatchback 1.6L L4 W10B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2006 Mini Cooper S Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Automatic FWD Convertible 1.6L L4 W11B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2006 Mini Cooper S Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Manual FWD Convertible 1.6L L4 W11B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2006 Mini Cooper S Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Automatic FWD Hatchback 1.6L L4 W11B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2006 Mini Cooper S Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Manual FWD Hatchback 1.6L L4 W11B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2007 Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Automatic FWD Convertible 1.6L L4 W10B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2007 Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Automatic CVT FWD Convertible 1.6L L4 W10B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2007 Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Manual FWD Convertible 1.6L L4 W10B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2007 Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Automatic FWD Hatchback 1.6L L4 W10B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2007 Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Automatic CVT FWD Hatchback 1.6L L4 W10B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2007 Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Manual FWD Hatchback 1.6L L4 W10B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2007 Mini Cooper S Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Automatic FWD Convertible 1.6L L4 W11B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2007 Mini Cooper S Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Manual FWD Convertible 1.6L L4 W11B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2007 Mini Cooper S Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Automatic FWD Hatchback 1.6L L4 W11B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2007 Mini Cooper S Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Manual FWD Hatchback 1.6L L4 W11B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2008 Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Automatic FWD Convertible 1.6L L4 W10B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2008 Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Automatic CVT FWD Convertible 1.6L L4 W10B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2008 Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Manual FWD Convertible 1.6L L4 W10B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2008 Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Automatic FWD Hatchback 1.6L L4 W10B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2008 Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Automatic CVT FWD Hatchback 1.6L L4 W10B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2008 Mini Cooper Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Manual FWD Hatchback 1.6L L4 W10B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2008 Mini Cooper S Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Automatic FWD Convertible 1.6L L4 W11B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2008 Mini Cooper S Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Manual FWD Convertible 1.6L L4 W11B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2008 Mini Cooper S Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Automatic FWD Hatchback 1.6L L4 W11B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm
  • 2008 Mini Cooper S Engine Expansion Plug Insert
    Manual FWD Hatchback 1.6L L4 W11B16A Gas
    Notes: Location-Engine Block, 16mm

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