R56 Mini Cooper S Works Noisy Startup

Noisy startup problem, seems to happen when the car has been left alone for a few hours, and dissapears after a few minutes of running.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• R56
• Mini
• JCW
• Works
• Noisy
• Startup

[kevkbuk]

Looks like Mini now has a fix for this involving a new chain tensioner. If anyone is still suffering get the car booked into your dealer.

[fast2ghl]

No, no, no, MINI's made prior to 2007 feature the Chrysler Tritec engine and this is the engine you speak of when you mention the neon. The MINI seen above is an R56 S (2007+) and it features the I6 Prince engine made by a joint-venture between BMW and PSA Peugeot / Citroen. The transmission in the 2007+ models is the Aisen 6 Speed and its quite nice actually. The old tranny was a Getrag.... Get your shit straight before you start making comments..... FUCK!

[siero123]

sounds like a diesel:p but nice car!

[raviballer101]

@fast2gi getrag makes the manual and asin warner makes the auto for the 07+

[raceboatbob]

Its the muffler bearings!

[edarlan69]

my 07 cooper s has the same problem - the rattling noises, cold start. i have 33k on mine and is under warranty. is that covered under warranty? what should i do?! help!

[kconer5]

@kevkbuk Happened to my MINI and it was the chain tensioner... was under warrantee, which was good :)

[CuestasBillet]

Buddy....it sounds like your engine's knocking a little bit...unless it's a diesel which I highly doubt.

[mikel1982]

@fast2ghl tritec was part rover, too.

[FouargeAlex]

oil lack

[FEMI10001]

sounds like  a diesel engine.

[rabbitgti84]

what year? , my r53 had the same noise and it was the alternator, ... i tought it was oil regulator or something in transmition, but.... it was simply the alternator, the bearings was scrap.. and the stator was toutchinh the rotor...