2nd Gen R56 Cooper S I think I jinxed myself......

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  1. KittyMini

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    #1 KittyMini, Oct 20, 2011
    I don't know much about clutches so I'm posting this for you all:

    So I noticed the other day a noise while I'm parked and the car is running. It's a ticking sound, but not the normal one the car has always made. It's slower and deeper than the "diesel" noise. It didn't notice it the next time I drove, so I dismissed it.

    Well, I heard it today while I was waiting a moment for my car to heat up a bit before driving home from work. Since these clutch topics have been forward in my mind, I started playing around....

    Here's what I found:

    The noise stops when I press in the clutch pedal. But when my foot is off of it, the noise returns. It's not real loud, but noticeable.... I'm pretty observant with my car's noises.

    Could this be something with the clutch? The throwout bearing? Is it something I should wait on, or should I have the dealership look at it? I will be taking it in soon anyway for regular service/maintenance.

    Thanks for the help/advice.
     
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    #2 Crashton, Oct 20, 2011
    Mine has made that sound for 50,000 miles or so. I believe it is a sound that the dual mass flywheel sometimes makes. My clutch functions fine so I've learned to ignore it. If you are still under warranty maybe you can get them to replace it, if not turn up the radio. :wink:
     
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    #3 KittyMini, Oct 20, 2011
    Oh, did I mention I have an R56? :mad2:
    I really don't remember hearing it before? :confused5: But it is driving fine.
     
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    #4 Dave.0, Oct 20, 2011
    Sound like you may now have Stephs clutch issues.....:incazzato:

    I really hope not. :fingerscrossed:
     
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    #5 KittyMini, Oct 20, 2011
    Maybe- seems like the only real way to get rid of it is to get a nice aftermarket set-up, which, I plan on if this ends up being an issue.
     
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    #6 Dave.0, Oct 20, 2011
    Get your freebie clutch from MINI now

    Then save up for OS Giken clutch and LSD.

    YEAH BUDDY!
     
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    #7 KittyMini, Oct 20, 2011
    Yeah buddy is right!!!!!
    :Thumbsup:
     
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    #8 countryboyshane, Oct 21, 2011
    If you're still under warranty you'd be silly not to bring it in for a dealer check up. I hope it's nothing too bad as a whipping in a new clutch is damn expensive:cryin:
     
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    #9 KittyMini, Oct 21, 2011
    I'll have the dealership check it out..... I'm still WAY under warranty :Thumbsup:
     
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    #10 Friskie, Oct 26, 2011
    Why are you doing that? You are just pouring fuel down the pipe. Start her up, drive away easy and when the temp guage reaches optimum, THEN drive it like you stole it. If you are waiting for the heater to come to the party, well, thats what hats, coats and mittens are for.
     
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    #11 KittyMini, Oct 26, 2011
    I'm waiting for the rpms to settle, that's all :Thumbsup:
     
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    #12 Friskie, Oct 26, 2011
    I see. Lull them into a state of complacency just before you stir them into a frenzy. How devious of you.
     
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    #13 KittyMini, Oct 26, 2011
    Oh, I'm devious! :devil:
     
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    #14 KittyMini, Oct 26, 2011
    Well, Artemis is home....

    The result? They said the noise was normal for that type of flywheel.
    Ah, ok?

    I'm not worrying about it..... if it blows up on me and they don't cover it, I'm just going aftermarket and be done with it.
     
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    #15 Crashton, Oct 26, 2011
    Oh the famous "they all do that". :lol: They go to school to learn to say such things with a straight face.

    For what it's worth I think it will be OK. Mine has made noise for many miles & everything is fine.
     
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    #16 KittyMini, Oct 26, 2011
    Yeah, what BS :mad5:

    Whatever- like I said- if they don't cover it when it gives up I'm going aftermarket- already planning on doing an LSD at the same time :ihih:
     
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    #17 Crashton, Oct 26, 2011
    Mine has been making an odd noise (flywheel) for 50,000 miles or so. I'm sure your will run a long time too. My MINI already has an LSD. :)
     
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    #18 Redbeard, Oct 26, 2011
    Mine has a factory LSD but that was exactly the noise I heard. Metallic chatter while in neutral and foot off the clutch pedal (clutch engaged) and then it goes away when you push down on the clutch pedal (clutch dis-engaged). The reason it got my attention in the MINI is that the dual mass flywheels in the 2006-2008 350Zs (like the one I had) had a tendancy to go bad and chatter like nervious chihuahua in the snow (like mine did). The net result is poor engagement and premature wear of the clutch disc.

    They (MINI if Monrovia) tore mine down and found the funny wear on the clutch and the dual mass flywheel was flexing too far and it was all replaced. (I think you've seen that thread already. Post replacement no funny noises or engagement issues.
     
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    #19 KittyMini, Oct 26, 2011
    If the noise gets worse/more permanent I will take it back and insist they tear it open.
     
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    #20 Thunderball Kaboom, Oct 30, 2011
    My clutch began to whistle like a teapot, first only when in motion but later on when idling as well. Just touching the clutch made it stop. It was diagnosed as a bad throwout bearing. Fortunately, the shop had a 40% off promo going on, so it only cost $900. Sadly, it's started again 6 months later - going in tomorrow for a warranty review (or trade in if they say it's normal!).
     
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