strange whirling sound on ignition

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Sep 6, 2008 | 07:57 PM

LAMiniKAR

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strange whirling sound on ignition

Has anyone experienced a strange sound when they start their Mini?

I have a 2004 with recently replaced leaking thermostat. One week later, it makes this strange sound every time I start it.
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Sep 11, 2008 | 04:51 PM

JBRadMini

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RE: strange whirling sound on ignition

You should check your belt pulley tensioner. It has a bearing and sometimes I have heard them start to make noises.

Sep 15, 2008 | 10:35 PM

orca99usa

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RE: strange whirling sound on ignition

The power steering cooling fan bearings went out on my Cooper, and it announced itself with a scraping noise and slight vibration through the steering column shortly after startup.