shifting noise
#1
shifting noise
Hi All,
I picked up an 04 Mini Cooper S 6-speed on Nov. 5th in very good condition. I'm still getting used to it, as it is very different from my last car.(Nissan Altima)
I have noticed I can hear linkage noise and clutch release and engagement sounds while shifting. Not overly loud, but concerning as I do not hear these sounds while driving my wife's VW beetle.
Is this normal?
Thanks for any feedback
I picked up an 04 Mini Cooper S 6-speed on Nov. 5th in very good condition. I'm still getting used to it, as it is very different from my last car.(Nissan Altima)
I have noticed I can hear linkage noise and clutch release and engagement sounds while shifting. Not overly loud, but concerning as I do not hear these sounds while driving my wife's VW beetle.
Is this normal?
Thanks for any feedback
#6
I have a possibility
Hey there,
I realize that I am new here but we specialize in gearboxes here. What you have what sounds to me like a throw out bearing going bad, or possibly a bearing internal to the gearbox that is failing. You may wish to check in with BMW, as I know they have seen this problem come up quite a bit.
Hope that this helps,
Erik Johnson
GBox Performance Transaxles
(303) 440-8899 work
(303) 895-4828 cell
I realize that I am new here but we specialize in gearboxes here. What you have what sounds to me like a throw out bearing going bad, or possibly a bearing internal to the gearbox that is failing. You may wish to check in with BMW, as I know they have seen this problem come up quite a bit.
Hope that this helps,
Erik Johnson
GBox Performance Transaxles
(303) 440-8899 work
(303) 895-4828 cell
#7
Not getting any worse
Thanks for your reply Erik,
I have driven the car almost 5000km now and the noises don't seem to be getting any worse. In fact sometimes the knocking noise isn't even there. Function doesn't seem to be impeded although I've not driven another Cooper S to compare.
I do think I'll take it to BMW before my extended warranty runs out though, and have them assess it.
I have driven the car almost 5000km now and the noises don't seem to be getting any worse. In fact sometimes the knocking noise isn't even there. Function doesn't seem to be impeded although I've not driven another Cooper S to compare.
I do think I'll take it to BMW before my extended warranty runs out though, and have them assess it.
#8
shifting noise
my fan got worse, i had a replacement fan sent to me for free, and replaced it myself, the noise is gone.now... any suggestions on tp fan control utility thresholds and settings? to prolong fan life? next year if/when this happens, i wont be under warranty, and will have to purchase the fan.thanks
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