Description Reviews MINI Cooper Radiator Foam pieces tend to fall off or disappear over time. If the car has been in a front end collision, the body shops never put them back in. Usually because insurance writers never add them to the list of items to replace. If you are replacing your radiator because of a leak, more than likely they are soaked and full of coolant or come off in pieces so they can not be reused. But this simple and inexpensive item can be very important and if not replaced can cause several issues. Why is it important to reinstall them? Air likes to take the path of least resistance. So if you have a big hole, that will let large amounts of air go around your radiator. Even though you can see the radiator fins, if you put your hand on the surface it will feel flat. Air sees it this way also. If all of the air is not going thru your radiator and condenser, your engine works harder, your cooling system works harder, the fans work harder and your air conditioning works harder. All of which can be costly in hot climates! This kit includes all 4 radiator foam pieces from MINI. Each one is brand new and comes with a self stick adhesive backing already in place. The core support also has molded marks in it to show you where to place them. Nothing could be easier. Kit Included: Top Foam 17-10-67-515-479 Bottom Foam 17-10-7-515-480 Driver Side Foam 51-71-7-042-997 Passenger Side Foam 51-71-7-042-998 3 Reviews 5 Perfect OE Product Posted by Mav on 15th Oct 2024 These are OE replacement foam pieces, essential for proper cooling of your R53. They fit great for both a factory radiator and some aftermarket ones I've used, and already cut to fit the radiator perimeter like a puzzle piece. Great product. 5 Who knew? Posted by John Brotbeck on 29th Jun 2023 Chad inspected my r53 at MOTD and pointed out all the gaps causing lost airflow to my intercoooler. This kit fixed those immediately. And it looks so stealthy. Just do it! 5 MINI Radiator Foam Kit Posted by Jarrett Beard on 14th Jul 2021 Worked perfectly! Would definitely recommend this to anyone who is missing these pieces!
5 Perfect OE Product Posted by Mav on 15th Oct 2024 These are OE replacement foam pieces, essential for proper cooling of your R53. They fit great for both a factory radiator and some aftermarket ones I've used, and already cut to fit the radiator perimeter like a puzzle piece. Great product.
5 Who knew? Posted by John Brotbeck on 29th Jun 2023 Chad inspected my r53 at MOTD and pointed out all the gaps causing lost airflow to my intercoooler. This kit fixed those immediately. And it looks so stealthy. Just do it!
5 MINI Radiator Foam Kit Posted by Jarrett Beard on 14th Jul 2021 Worked perfectly! Would definitely recommend this to anyone who is missing these pieces!