Engine Drivetrain 1st Gen Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: I wish this was a joke!

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  1. Nathan

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    #2 Nathan, Apr 1, 2016
    Bummer...
     
  2. DneprDave

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    #3 DneprDave, Apr 1, 2016
    That's terrible!

    Keep us posted.
     
  3. ZippyNH

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    #4 ZippyNH, Apr 1, 2016
    Ouch!!!
     
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    #5 Grizld700, Apr 1, 2016
    :eek6::(
     
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    #6 Metalman, Apr 1, 2016
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    #7 whaap, Apr 1, 2016
    Wow, sorry to hear. Hopefully things will end up better than they were yesterday.
     
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    #8 wmwny, Apr 1, 2016
    This is one of those sounds we NEVER want to hear, much less feel in the loss of power. :frown2: I can only hope it is an easy fix for you....:fingerscrossed:
     
  8. Dave.0

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    #9 Dave.0, Apr 1, 2016
    Maybe it was just a loose plug that popped out of a cylinder and tripped limp mode.
     
  9. MCS02

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    #10 MCS02, Apr 1, 2016
    It would be nice if it was just a spark plug. But all the wires were still in place. I drove by it just know on my way home and it's a sad sight sitting there! I'm off to get a tow dolly and go drag it home
     
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    #11 Goldsmithy, Apr 1, 2016
    May the MINI gods smile on you...
     
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    #12 CHKMINI, Apr 1, 2016
    Bad news Lee. Keep us updated once you get more info. With your skills you'll have it back whining in no time.
     
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    #13 fishmonger, Apr 1, 2016
    visions of piston rod sticking out of block... never good. Need to know it was just a silly hose that popped off.
     
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    #14 vetsvette, Apr 1, 2016
    Sorry for your troubles Lee. I hope you get it sorted out soon.
     
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    #15 MCS02, Apr 1, 2016
    Thanks everyone. I seems I have got lucky. I got it home where I could hear better. Turned out to be a plug as Dave suggested. Got some new plugs and it tightened down all seems fine. I will take a better look around tomorrow
     
  15. TheModFather

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    #16 TheModFather, Apr 1, 2016
    Coulda been a lot worse!

    I had the porcelain pop out of a plug right after I rebuilt the engine in my old Samurai... Thought it was toast with only 5 miles on the new motor!
     
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    #17 Dave.0, Apr 1, 2016
    :Thumbsup: awesome!
     
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    #18 cristo, Apr 1, 2016
    Good news!
     
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    #19 00Mini, Apr 1, 2016
    Happy Days !!
     
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    #20 Metalman, Apr 2, 2016
    The best news...:Thumbsup:
     
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    #21 Grizld700, Apr 2, 2016
    Oh thank goodness
     
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