I have been getting a ticking noise under acceleration since i bought her around 3 months ago, which reading other peoples thread, point to a diff problem. Interior. I've had the bonnet up to see if I can locate the noise but it's definitely coming from inside the Nov 1, 2013 · Have just spent the last 3 hours searching for the answer to my ticking/tapping issue - and there are soo many items ppl have replaced trying to fix it! Anyway, here is my mini and it's symptoms. #1 · Jun 15, 2012. Dec 19, 2023 · The sound also is not present or very very minimal when under acceleration or braking forces. Only mods are catless DP , MST Intake, MST turbo inlet May 6, 2018 · First Generation MINI - R50, R52 & R53. Tried to jump it off a spare battery I have only for the same outcome. Dealer wanted 1950 euros (before tax) to repair. Cars making a strange sound a lot like this video I found on youtube - R53 Cooper S ticking/tapping noise - YouTube Doesn't seem to get noticeably louder when revved or driven. I am waiting for the engine to conk out May 1, 2015 · MINI COOPER S R53 knocking/tapping noise. But if the car is hot and then I leave it to sit for 10 to 20 minutes and re-start it, this very subtle ticking appears. Oct 12, 2018 · 310 posts · Joined 2012. Hi, I have noticed that in the morning when I get my 2016 F56 out, it makes a bit of grinding noise from the front when steering to the left. Hi, I've started hearing a sort of squeaking/rubbing noise coming from the stearing wheel when I turn the wheels to full lock. If you have a hard drive that is making a weird noise or is failing, please include the Model Number, when you started using it and any other details such as "I dropped it" or "It is brand new". #15 · Aug 24, 2009. May 29, 2022 · The most common causes for clicking noise and no crank in Mini are weak battery, corrosion on battery terminals, poor starter electrical connection, bad ground connection, and faulty starter motor. I know its vague, but has anyone had similar or an idea what it is Apr 19, 2019 · This is my Mini Cooper S not starting. Oct 14, 2016 · My R53 makes a quite loud click noise when turning the steering wheel, especilly at low speed like when parking. Apr 7, 2021 · Makes it at all speeds but seems to quieten on left bends but not on right and seemed to be drivers side but obviously difficult to tell when you're driving if it's on passenger as well. #4 · Aug 22, 2021. I had a full service done on the car today at a mini dealership and asked themif they could investigate this, there reply was the noise was heard but could not be located, all drive shafts were checked as Mar 15, 2011 · It took awhile after the wash for the engine to get hot enough to create steam. It has a number 3 issues and I just wondered if anyone could provide any assistance with the Dec 18, 2018 · Clicking/clonking steering R53 Cooper S. 5k revs, when the JCW exhaust gets louder. Mar 25, 2013 · Aug 31, 2020. Couple of days ago my car developed a rumbling, grinding noise. still making some noise. When I start to turn the wheel, I can't hear anything apart from the sort of buzzing noise that I presume is some sort of motor for the power steering. Solution was full clutch and flywheel replacement since the rattle is related to the bearing and the clutch and flywheel surfaces slowly get damaged over time. If its the right side of the engine, consider timing chain and or tensioner. At low speed when the noise is present, the clacking sound disappears when tapping the brake pedal lightly or pulling up the handbrake. Oct 29, 2007 · Our Mini Cooper has developed a loud tinny clicking/ticking (?) noise coming from the front of the car (engine?) that starts when the engine has warmed up and the rev count is greater than about 2500 rpm. The issue affects the N14 engine found in the MINI R56 Cooper S between 2007 and 2009, and JCW’s from 2008-2012. Sep 8, 2012 · First Generation MINI - R50, R52 & R53. #1 · Jan 29, 2021. Aug 19, 2016 · R53 Engine Makes Horrible Ticking Sound Jump to Latest Follow 3K views 4 replies 5 participants last post by Nimi Sep 23, 2016 Aug 15, 2015 · 241 posts · Joined 2013. #2 · May 1, 2015. Jump to Latest Ticking noise on idle. Oct 11, 2020 · When I unlock my car, without turning the engine on, I can hear a ticking/knocking sound coming from the dashboard. There's no noise when the cars in neutral/coasting, only when I shift gear and accelerate. Jun 11, 2010 · I have 2 noises on the car, which may be related, that I would like to know if anyone else has experienced. And on some cars hands may not fit Jan 8, 2018 · R. not nearly as loud and can barely hear it while i'm in my car but with the hood open Oct 3, 2023 · Exclusive Workshops/LanSpeed Mini Official supplier and installer for Newman Cams, Kent Cams, Maniflow Exhausts, MFactory Competition Products, Swift Springs, YCW Suspension, Carbotech Brakes, ZRP connecting rods and crankshafts, Wossner pistons, Exclusive Workshops/LanSpeed final drive and gear set conversions for R53 BKD (coming soon), BKE, BKL and R56 N14 Getrag 6 (coming soon), in straight Nov 30, 2011 · When turning into a road or parking, at low speed/ from stationary, there is a whining/rubber on rubber noise. SOOO I am attempting to determine the cause of this issue without taking the vehicle to a mechanic or replacing a million pieces (My DIY guys know how it goes). 3 super charger can start clicking when they wear. Ever since the hot weather my cooper s has had cloncking steering, so if I am parking etc it clonks, it also sometimes does it slow speeds, it is still fairly light in steering so i presume the pump has not packed and the car has plenty of fluid ; just totally baffled, I have looked on other forums and Aug 24, 2020 · Project R53, Window Adjustment. Evening all, I'm having a problem with my R53. Aug 26, 2013 · Maybe the battery is dead. Changed the rear anti roll bar bushes Jun 15, 2012 · 8K views 12 replies 6 participants last post by Mase Jun 19, 2012. It needed fixing. For the grinding noise; Trying to rock the engine by hand would be a good idea. JAJ. Removed the original battery and connected the spare to the terminals, no change, but after a while it started to chirp as well as clicking as in the video below. This doesn't happen when driving in a straight line or going round a roundabout etc. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. It was found that the release springs in the clutch plate were dry and wearing unevenly. Engine & Drivetrain Ticking noise when on revs. Weak battery. Mar 17, 2018 · The most common noise to come from the front struts comes from the thrust bearings. All sounds seem to be coming from the same side. katee Discussion starter. Jan 18, 2017 · The latest, took the mini out to listen to the squealing brake situation i'm having & I left it ticking over when I got back only to hear a dodgy sounding knocking/tapping noise coming from the passenger side engine bay area. 7 posts · Joined 2018. When I told my dealer, he said it's the cogs rattling (!) in the gearbox and nothing to worry about. No errors reported. Everything is tight, ujoints are brand new. I recently had a dead battery on my other car (not the MINI) where the battery was bad enough that jumping it did not get enough juice to get the starter to work. 4 posts · Joined 2010. Right i have fitting my new Tensioner, idler pulley and belt just over a week ago, but my issues seems to still be there. But doesn't, from what I can tell, give any drop of performance, nothing significant like the a coked car stutter. #1 · Mar 16, 2018. She limped home and it sounded like a tractor, hot/cold regardless of revs a Sep 14, 2016 · First Generation MINI - R50, R52 & R53. 4 injector going south. 2 timing chain or adjuster. Dec 17, 2014 · I have a 54 plate facelift Cooper R50, 111,000 miles. 1890 posts · Joined 2014. I pulled on the wheels Sep 21, 2014 · Hi All, When i start the car i hear a ticking noise: youtu. Had a few cold start issues with my old motor - videos are on my channel so have a listen to see if any of them sound like yours. Noise 1 (The main noise) When turning the wheel full lock, either to the left or the right, I get a whirring sort of rubbing noise, sort of a mix between a pump of some sort being maxed out and tyres rubbing up against the inner plastics Mar 30, 2021 · Mini R53 Unidentified Noise. However, the factory dual mass flywheel was not replaced. The thrust bearings support the weight of the car at the top of the struts and allow the struts to turn easily. Jul 25, 2011 · Steering grinding noise R53. When attempting to start my (manual transmission) mini there is no cranking, no clicking, just no noise whatsoever. Any ideas would be great. 2015 328i (81k Miles) , any ideas on what this leak could be and does this sound like a healthy N20? , just got new sparks and oil change done recently. Sep 17, 2004 · 33 posts · Joined 2003. Sep 11, 2015 · First Generation MINI - R50, R52 & R53. The outside pad is just a bit loose when its fitted so as I slow down I can hear it clicking. I had the hydraulic lifters changed to fix one occurrence of tapping / ticking on cold start, had timing chain tensioner changed to fix another and the last one was the Valves Out of Adjustment. I have a 2008 LMM on an 8 inch lift. I wanted to post this to help anyone who has issues with their rocker arms as the info i could find on the net was a bit hit and miss. 1. The battery was checked and the dash operates as normal. Mar 16, 2018 · 3 posts · Joined 2018. 5 exhaust blow from one exhaust port on the gasket, 6 bottom belt pulley breaking up ie the rubber damper has failed. be/k8BBy6fCj40 The noise changed after a few minutes of driving: youtu. took it in to the dealer today. Remove the rubber tube off your pcv valve and see if it changes. I did an oil change and filter change. 7146 posts · Joined 2015. Official supplier and installer for Newman Cams, Kent Cams, Maniflow Exhausts, MFactory Competition Products, Swift Springs, YCW Suspension, Carbotech Brakes, ZRP connecting Jan 29, 2021 · 64 posts · Joined 2021. Check the wheel bearings as I had a clicking noise on mine which went after changing the hub. #1 · Mar 25, 2013. e. It seems to be linked directly with Mar 28, 2020 · After a winter overhaul the Mini developed a very high pitch tinny rattling noise which I managed to diagnose as the idler pulley. It makes what I think is an excessive, constant “scraping” noise at idle, especially when cold. As soon as I release the handbrake, the noise is back. It sounds sort of like 'ticka ticka ticka', that speeds up when the revs go up, but there are other, more subtle, noises going on there as Nov 8, 2020 · All R53's tend to make a 'similar' kind of sound which goes away when the clutch is depressed, this noise you have might also go or lessen but it is different. Doesn't particually sound like a timing chain rattle, more of a very minor ticking or almost vibrating sound. There is a plastic 'bearing retainer' the shaft passes through to fit the bearing. Jump to Latest Clicking noise on R53 Brakes. The video linked is the later engines and they would get rocker rattle when cold. This includes the Mini Cooper S from 2002-2006. This sub enables people to share their knowledge, pictures, ideas and experiences with other 1st Gen Mini Cooper enthusiasts. Clicking on driver's side when accelerating is generally down to either a bad engine mount or driveshaft - I'm on my 2nd of each at 28k. 5 rpm. 7HP. We also encourage posts of the r50 (2002-2005 base cooper) and the r52 (2005-2008 Convertible Cooper). Your X-Brace might be rubbing on the exhaust. Clicking Noise. be/TqLNOnCxRu4 Today i started the car and the same noise sounded more weak. Engine & Drivetrain Ticking noise on idle. The issue is often referred to as death rattle. when the car gets a few miles on it, they develop some play and make a knocking noise while you drive over bumps. It doesn't happen in neutral or until you reach about 2. Want to get your guy's opinions first as maybe some of you have experienced this first hand. 5146 posts · Joined 2004. I've checked the rear pads again today and they are seated properly on the piston. In an overhead cam engine, the camshaft lobes themselves depresses the valve while in single cam engines, the cam actuates push rods that open the valves by moving a lever 2002-2006 R53 MINI Cooper S Hatchback 2005-2008 R52 MINI Cooper S Convertible. Fitting the part has definitely made difference to general noise coming from the engine but has not fixed the issue i was having. Solution is to remove the disc, clean the face of the hub with a file and the back of the disc with emery paper. 3) this high-pitched sound is audible until 3. My 2010 Mini Cooper is making a loud ticking noise (I've been told it sounds very "tappetty") when it's warm. Jump to Latest Follow Chain tensioner failure is a common problem for the Generation 2 MINI R56 Cooper S, it is characterised by a loud rattle that is particularly prominent from startup/cold. . Jul 13, 2010 · Tigger Eeyore & Roo. Having had 2 new minis being a 2006 One D then a 2013 Cooper D, I have now just bought a 2006 One Seven as I missed the 2nd Gen charm. The new one has a loud ticking noise whenever I start from a stop. fandom. I took it to a garage and they said starter motor, so had new one fitted. *UPDATE* here’s how you fix this issue https://minicooper. I am planning to do the supercharger oil change soon and was hoping to fix any other issues at once. Not just an oil top-up. it only happens when you are accelerating, as soon as you come off the throttle it stops instantly. 319 posts · Joined 2011. The clunk or clicking noise when turning the wheel in low speed situations such as parking can be caused by a failed or dry bearing and/or rotary coupler in the upper steering column assembly. 5/04-2/07 R50, 2/07-5/10 R53, all outgrown! Since then, a Mk2 Focus RS & 6 x Land Rovers! Aug 22, 2021 · 7126 posts · Joined 2015. Mar 13, 2012 · This rattle/knocking noise began about 6 months ago and did not appear to get progressively worse over time. I recently posted as I had a tappy noise from my mini cooper s r53. The most common cause of engine ticking is a noisy valve train. #1 · Jan 18, 2015. Try just lifting the handbrake when you get the noise to see if it stops. The power steering isnt noisy, so we've ruled that out. I've attached a youtube video & would appreciate any ideas/thoughts on what it might be. The leading cause of clicking noise and no start in Mini is weak battery. The rotary coupler is the part that allows all the wiring coming from the steering wheel (Airbag, stereo controls, cruise control and horn wires) to rotate when the Nov 24, 2022 · There is no noise on cold start (starts and runs well with no noises). R53 General Clicking noise on R53 Brakes. It can last between 10-30 seconds and it seems to be more frequent when the car has been sat idle for a while, such as overnight. #3 · Jan 22, 2018. fix in 1 minute. 2) on neutral there is no whine at all. #1 · Sep 17, 2004. Jul 25, 2016 · Hey guys, Need some advice - I have put a deposit down on an R53 Cooper S but there is an odd ticking noise coming from the drivers foot well. Can chain tensioner. com/wiki/Steering_C Aug 14, 2013 · I had what I heard as a metallic clicking from rear, today I found it to be the pads moving in the caliper. The plastic can wear a little causing the shaft to slop inside the retainer causing the click. If you hear clicking noise from the engine compartment Aug 1, 2013 · Ken. The only cure is to get the updated OEM LuK clutch kit and flywheel. The plan is to use it as a road going track day car and the first issue to overcome is the steering. Enough to power the interior lights but not enough to engage the starter. Replaced the timing chain tensioner. I am assuming it's just the normal grind of the springs and struts in the morning as it goes away once I start driving it. This John Cooper Works edition Mini Cooper S came into suspension-specialist ,Tuned UK, with a knocking noise coming from the rear suspension and vague handl Apr 14, 2017 · R50 Whining noise. The crank pulley and the serpentine belt were replaced two months ago, the idle May 8, 2023 · I just bought a 2004 R53 with 62,000 miles. 4) It whines on and off gear, while accelerating and decelerating. Almost sounds like a stone is in the tyre, it's quiet but always there. Got a weird knocking/clunking noise coming from the rear. The battery was simply outputting the wrong voltage. That supercharger is due for a service. I'll make this quick and simple. Just over a week ago I noticed a rubbing/grinding noise when I was pulling away, seemed to just suddenly appear as have not noticed it before. A light smear of copper slip and job done. I'm back with a Cooper S after 10 years away, just picked up a 2005 one for very little money that has 'some issues'. I've been told by my dealer that it is the fuel tank air vent valve and it is normal, but I've not heard any other Mini making such a loud ticking sound. After connecting the pipe I had another day of happy motoring, but with the noise driving me insane! To some, it is not that bad but to me it is LOUD. Another thing that has bothered me since I got the Mini, was the horrible wind noise from the passengers window at speed. Mini-Barton. MiniCrewMax Discussion starter. we'll see what it turns out to be. Jump R53 starter won't turn, clicking noise. When I try to start with the key I just get a clicking and chirping. s May 1, 2015 · Milpol. If it's whining when it's not doing anything then that's not right. 2003 R53, Right hand drive MCS (manual 6 speed trans), 85,000km. now two weeks ago it started doing the 'pulling', which also in my mind point to a diff problem. It's the hose below the MINI badge on the top cover. May 7, 2012 · I'm having this issue right now on my 02 R53. - Checked battery and put it on charge jus May 29, 2015 · My '06 R53 (60k miles) has begun to make a high pitched metallic squeal noise on acceleration just after I release the clutch, usually in lower gears, but it seems to go away quickly especially once the revs pick up. At about 100kph, or lower if there was a decent crosswind, the passengers side door glass would emit a rather annoying sound. . It's not temperature related and comes and goes as it pleases. He showed me that the noise disappears when the clutch is depressed. Jump to Latest Follow So my car has just started a random clicking/ticking noise from the dash Jul 31, 2014 · Hi gang I've only had my r53 Mcs since Monday so I'm still getting used to all the little things but on large or full throttle I can hear the supercharger whomping (nice) but also a loud tapping or ticking noise ( not so nice). No ticking when in neutral - either in motion or standstill. Faults & Fixes R53 starter won't turn, clicking noise. #3 · May 26, 2015. Feb 2, 2015 · Exclusive Workshops/LanSpeed Mini Official supplier and installer for Newman Cams, Kent Cams, Maniflow Exhausts, MFactory Competition Products, Swift Springs, YCW Suspension, Carbotech Brakes, ZRP connecting rods and crankshafts, Wossner pistons, Exclusive Workshops/LanSpeed final drive and gear set conversions for R53 BKD (coming soon), BKE, BKL and R56 N14 Getrag 6 (coming soon), in straight Jan 18, 2015 · 3 posts · Joined 2015. Weight = 1. Jump to Latest Follow Dec 3, 2020 · Owner seems to think that the mini needs a new starter. Your valves have to open and close once for every 2 times your engine spins around. I've used my stethoscope and probed as many places accessible from the top and the Jan 7, 2015 · 16506 posts · Joined 2008. First thoughts were wheel bearing so jacked up this morning and get this ticking noise when turning the wheel. Jan 14, 2018 · 1) it whines / moans really loud on start-up as the revs go up. I'm pretty good at fixing things so and I also identify as poor lol. Any ideas about what this might be? Sep 11, 2018 · R53 Rocker Arms, Tapping noise, Fixed. 4 but it's intermittently making a ticking sound coming from the throttle body down the back of the engine. #3 · Jan 8, 2015. I've posted a video to show the sounds Also the engine sometimes sounds like a tractor under heavy load/acceleration, but its probably to related to Jan 26, 2014 · Hi guys, would appreciate any help on this one. I recently purchased my first Mini ('06 R53 Cooper S, 98k). Jul 6, 2008 · The clutch in my R53 S was replaced a year and a half ago when the car had 25K miles. I blew my factory driveshaft out a couple months ago so I took it in and got a custom one made longer. I then replaced the rocker Arms and shafts the noise disappeared and sounded really quiet. No noticeable play or movement in the wheel Jul 30, 2021 · Mini Cooper s r53, engine noise! help. If you have any idea what this issue might be please leave a comment. My helpful dealer wants to put in a new supercharger for $7k, but I would rather diagnose and repair myself. This is not a noise from inside the car (although I can hear it in the cabin), it is originating from around the steering rack or column in the engine bay I think. The power steering pump will whine loudly if there is the pump is doing the slightest amount of work. The car makes some noises that I suppose should not be there, take a listen to the video below. so its got to be the trust Aug 2, 2014 · My 2004 r53 mini making a creaking/ clicking noise when I turn the wheel. If you have a specific Keyboard/Mouse/AnyPart that is doing something strange, include the model number i. The clutch pedal had a horrid "farting" noise when pressing down on the pedal. 02 R53 Cooper S. I took both front wheels off to check for anything obviously Feb 2, 2020 · Went to start it up tonight and all I got was some loud clicking from the engine bay, flashing dashboard etc. Gets worse when going up or down hills, pressing clutch or going into neutral has no effect, braking has no effect either but twitching the wheel in either Apr 24, 2017 · R53 Cooper S - Steering Issues. It had failed leading to t Apr 11, 2007 · The noise will not go away by spraying WD-40 under the clutch pedal assembly. Two days ago the wife was driving the car and heard a noise and then the car started tapping. Only light on the dash is to service vehicle with a vehicle icon. What side of the car is it ? left or right ? get a long handle screw driver, place it on the engine and place the handle against your ear, move the tip of the screw driver around and listen. New clutch fitted under warranty. Dec 6, 2007 · 2 posts · Joined 2009. A subreddit dedicated to the R53 Mini Cooper. Thanks so much Jun 16, 2013 · I had the timing chain tensioner done 2 weeks ago as the car was sounding like a diesel, and the tensioner was replaced and all was fine, I was hoping the ticking would go, but its no different Please help as im losing love for my mini and i'm very close to selling it now MINI Cooper R53 JCW Clicking noise during acceleration - YouTube Here's another engine knocking/ticking noise coming from where the camera is pointed at. #2 · Jul 13, 2010. It has had the following parts recently changed: Clutch (not sure on what part of the clutch as previous owner had it replaced) Auxiliary belt and tensioners Engine mounts Jan 27, 2013 · Hi My jcw s is makeing a tapping noise on start up sounds like tappets, it use to do it every now and again on a cold day, but its got worse, i have given it oil changes with 0w30 oil and lifter oil as well over the last few years but its seams to have got worse! is there any known problems with them? or strainers part blocking etc! it dose shut up but when it gets up to temp, and its only May 26, 2015 · CarsOrBikes Discussion starter. Releasing Power . 10 lbs. 5) It's perfectly correlated with engine speed - pitch changes with changing engine revs. Anyway my issue is a whining noise from the aux belt area that gets louder with revs. I also need a new wheel bearing on my front passenger wheel which Mar 24, 2008 · That's a different clicking all together - "gear chatter" is the term I believe. Clicking steering column. Another place to check, is the rear sway bar and end links to make sure they are not rubbing on the trailing arm. mini cooper s r53 making engine noise, rattle/taping. Mar 20, 2014 · The MINI at the moment has a annoying ticking/rattle noise that you can only hear when driving the car. For the 2% Oversized pulley, see NME5039. Only seems to occur at 30mph or less and goes away when applying the brakes or putting the handbrake on one notch. The sound continues as long as the wheels are turning, most noticeably at around 30mph. Jump to Latest Follow Jul 30, 2021 · 28 posts · Joined 2021. Mase Discussion starter. 12 posts · Joined 2013. May 5, 2008 · The reason I had opened the bonnet was at idle and driving (not accelerating) there is a loud sqealing/whining coming from the engine at the front right. Many thanks. Buddy said it was normal, just wanted some other Dec 21, 2017 · This is on a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman but is nearly the same for all cars just a little different way to open things up. Oct 3, 2009 · so i got my car back from the dealer. Exclusive Workshops/LanSpeed Mini. R50 Mini Clicking but not starting. While sitting overnight, the almost all oil would drain out of the rocker cover and it took a little bit of the warm up time to get sufficient oil back up there to quiet the rockers Feb 19, 2014 · M. My cooper S is sounding a bit rough, there's a couple of weird sounds coming from the engine at idle. Mar 5, 2018 · I can't figure out what this noise rattle noise is coming from my engine. Sep 19, 2018 · This video is not related to my fragrance and travel ones. Jump to Latest Ticking noise when on revs. The rule of thumb is that each pound of weight taken off the engines rotating assembly is worth approximately 2. #1 · Aug 15, 2015. Dash, clocks, sat nav screen all light up and I can hear fuel pump prime when key in. If the noise is only from cold or during warm up I would recommend an oil change first, as with old oil that symptom appears, not just on Mini's. #4 · Sep 23, 2021. Obviously on a 700km or so trip home Mar 27, 2015 · Hey guys. and well. Hi all, My girlfriend has bought a mini one 1. Hi all, My thrust bearing has started making a ticking noise at the flywheel! I know it’s the trust bearing coz when I put my foot on the clutch it ticking nose goes away. I had the same issue. The upper shaft is double d shaped, the bearing it passes through is round. Mini This is quite a common weak spot on 2001-2006 R50/52/53 MINI's particularly the earlier ones. When accelerating there's a ticking/clicking noise (similar to a card on the spokes of a bike; like what children do) and it's driving me mad. The volume level of the noise comes and goes. Apr 20, 2010 · If the disc wobbles it will pick up the outer pad with every revolution of the wheel and make a clicking noise (which disappears as soon as you touch the brake). NOT compatible with Cooper (non-S) models. Hi i have a 2005 cooper s which makes a kind of grinding noise when turning on full lock or nearly full lock. check the drive belt system including water pump drive wheel coating for delamination. Varies in volume - sometimes barely audible, sometimes very noticeable. Jump to Latest Follow Mar 14, 2021 · R53 Mini Cooper hydraulic tappets | Fixing noisy rocker armsIn this video I’m showing you a very easy and free way to o fix your hydraulic tappets on you R53 Oct 4, 2017 · a number things. I might add that the MINI OEM clutches (In both R53 and R56 generations) are sourced by a German company called LuK. The rotary coupler is the part that allows all the wiring coming from the steering wheel (Airbag, stereo Apr 23, 2014 · First Generation MINI - R50, R52 & R53. So it's been some time since I've been on the forum due to being Miniless. We have also put 4 new wheels on to see if the tyres are slipping on the rims due to corrosion May 17, 2007 · The clunk or clicking noise when turning the wheel in low speed situations such as parking is caused by a failed bearing and rotary coupler in the upper steering column assembly. K. Tigger. #1 · Feb 19, 2014. 1 alternator belt might have a issue, nick out of it. Cheers Feb 17, 2010 · Hi My Mini Cooper S (R53 - 2004) and get this intermittent noise from the fusebox from the passenger side glovebox, but only when the heater is on. The 2007+ MINI engines are completely different from the 2002-2006 engines. advice if possible. The noise I describe was constant, in any weather or temperature. The typical noise is usually slight gear chatter that gets disconnected with the clutch down, isolating engine pulses from the gearbox, yours sounds rotational and pulsing, something Apr 19, 2016 · The noise increases with speed but disappears after 35-40mph. Car bump starts quite easily. #1 · Oct 12, 2018. Only ticks when: Apr 21, 2016 · Hi, the JCW has developed a noise which sounds like from the passenger side, it started off a dull rumbling/rubbing noise only at about 50mph it could be heard and it has got Progressively worse; now it starts at about 20mph and gets unbearable at higher speeds, even with the radio full blast it's still heard. R53-Sean Discussion starter. The noise was still present. The only thing for them is replacement. Simply, I am just wondering if anyone can help me to work out what is causing this clunking noise Jan 11, 2007 · I've got a May 2006 build Cooper and I noticed a rattling as soon as I picked it up from the dealer that sounded like it was coming from under the bonnet. 24/08/2020. bq bl fh qv ty yj rk kk mo mo