Mini cooper front end rattle. . Nov 11, 2007 · Hi For some while now everytime I hit a bump or r...

Mini cooper front end rattle. . Nov 11, 2007 · Hi For some while now everytime I hit a bump or ride on a bumpy surface I am getting this rattle or "clonking" noise. Rattle coming from B pillar area , passenger side Rattle coming from drivers Jan 4, 2025 · Now I hear a top end rattle, I don't how long it has had it, but at least since a few months maybe the whole time. When I apply the brake the rattling goes away, any ideas? I know it's a shot in the dark Feb 12, 2023 · My new Mini Cooper S - 3 door hatch ( with intelligent adaptive suspension) registered in 12/2022 has many rattles which is very irritating as follows :- Rattle coming from dash board and A pillar , passenger side. It seems that after you lower it , everysingle time you go by an uneven surface the car rattles all around (like a suspension part is hitting . RattlingExhaust: If your exhaust system has a damaged or loose component it can cause a rattling noise coming from underneath your Mini Cooper. I really like this car better than my past cars, 2006 Cooper and 2012 Cooper. ? Doesn't happen all the time? :confused: Is it the end of the world or a cheap fix? Watch this video on how to inspect and check your drive belt system. 6l 96hp engine), but it makes a rattling noise when warm and idling. After 6 gruelling years of wondering what this rattle was, I finally found and fixed it!! Aug 28, 2025 · Getting a rattling noise over bumps from the front suspension/brakes. Any ideas? My Mini has developed a rattling noise from the front passenger side. Nov 23, 2016 · Page 1 of 2 - Rattling Noise On Front Suspension - posted in Problems, Questions and Technical: Hi every one I have posted this before I had a rattling on the front suspension which I thought was my springs which I fitted instead of the rubber cones but have just found out that it wasnt as turning a corner the other day the front wheel collapsed!!!! What had happened was the bottom ball joint Dec 14, 2025 · It’s kind of hard to hear on video, however does anyone recognise the slight rattle as RPMs go up? There’s no rattle from idle, and there’s a noticeable rattle when on boost whilst driving, anything under 50% throttle doesn’t cause the noise, but as soon as the supercharger is spinning, the noise is there. Do you know what’s causing the noise? Will Mini pay for my timing chain replacement? I hear it is a common problem. When the road surface is smooth and in good condition, A-Road, Motorway, there is no rattle at all. My car only seems to do this when it gets around freezing after being left all day or over night. it drives well, has plenty of torque (at least for a 1. To change the belt, I did not need a special May 26, 2015 · Noisy tappets/lifters, rattle from top end - Just sharing Jump to Latest 9K views 10 replies 3 participants last post by CarsOrBikes Jun 8, 2015 CarsOrBikes Discussion starter Mar 9, 2012 · Hi! I havent' got a R56 however being a member of the Portuguese BMW\Mini Club i had the opportunity to test drive a lot of different Minis and i found out a common complaint between the owners of lowered R56. It definitely sounds like May 18, 2021 · My 2004 R53 has a front suspension rattle. Essentially the car drives perfectly, however over small/minor bumps and rough roads I get a knocking, a kind of D-D-D-D-D (like a rolling tongue) at the front end from both sides. It usually sounds like a parcel tray rattling around. When I press the starter toggle and the engine starts to turn over I get a strange clunking/banging/rattling kind of noise May 26, 2009 · 1st Gen R53 Cooper S Top end rattle when First start !! Discussion in ' 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52 ' started by Thumper460, Jan 18, 2013. The Dampers, ARB drop links, Strut top bearings, front wheel bearings and upper ball joints were Jul 2, 2018 · The rear strut top mounts are a known source of an annoying knocking sound. (specially the ones lowered with coilovers). Mar 9, 2016 · you don't have a mechanics stethoscope, use a long handled screw driver and place one end on the area you suspect and the handle against your ear ! make sure the car is cold before you start it and listen to the left side of the engine (as you look at the car from the front) and if there is an excessive rattle that should quieten down after 20 seconds, there is a good chance your timing chain Nov 23, 2016 · Page 1 of 2 - Rattling Noise On Front Suspension - posted in Problems, Questions and Technical: Hi every one I have posted this before I had a rattling on the front suspension which I thought was my springs which I fitted instead of the rubber cones but have just found out that it wasnt as turning a corner the other day the front wheel collapsed!!!! What had happened was the bottom ball joint Oct 27, 2014 · I've had my 2015 Midnight Black Cooper for a couple of weeks now. Apr 29, 2019 · Page 1 of 2 - Front Suspension Knocking - posted in Problems, Questions and Technical: Hi all, Something Ive noticed recently that is beginning to bug me as I cant find what it could be. I used to think that's how the engine sounds but I realised it's probably not supposed to sound like that. I’m 90% sure it’s coming from the front passenger side and I will attempt to attach a recording from the front passenger footwell. What is a timing chain? I have heard of a timing belt. Its either coming from the front or rear of the car. It happens when I drive over badly repaired roads. KnockingEngine: A knocking noise coming from the engine can mean a seized engine or when accelerating and can indicate a problem with the fuel-air mixture or the timing of the engine. My mate said he thinks its coming from the front. I heard that this could be an issue with the top mounting bushes or the Apr 24, 2014 · Why is my Mini Cooper making a rattling noise? My Mini sounds like a diesel it rattles so loudly. I do have one concern. The noise is loudest going over speed bumps, but also occurs on uneven roads and small potholes. Nov 29, 2017 · However, it’s got a suspension rattle that is proving difficult to diagnose and is driving me nuts. Will I have to change the timing chain at a Jan 17, 2002 · Does anyone elses engine rattle on start-up after leaving over night. yicz wwkpg imjj iter ghdpb tltiai becty oiqqc svo ddfaniv