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  1. CHKMINI

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    #8 CHKMINI, Oct 21, 2013
    It could be a lot of things. I suggest that you drive it in the service lane at MAG as soon as possible and at least get the noise documented just in case something breaks. Could be the timing chain or something timing chain related.
     
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    #16 Apok, Oct 25, 2013
    Sitting at MAG now. Apparently the noise was due to an oil leak on to one of the pulleys and thereby making the noise. They are fixing it now. She will be good as new in a little bit.
     
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    #3 Nathan, Oct 20, 2013
    You got me on this, then again I'm not R56 literate.
     
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    #2 Apok, Oct 20, 2013
    Sound is still there. I was a tad low on oil, so I added some. I suppose if it doesn't go away now I'll make an appointment at MAG to have them take a look see.

    If it helps any, the noise seems to be coming from the passenger side.
     
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    #4 Dave.0, Oct 20, 2013
    Same here^^^

    I would say if you are under warranty still take it in.
     
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    #5 Apok, Oct 20, 2013
    Yeah, I'm under warranty till like Dec 4th or a little 10K. I'm pretty sure Dec will come first. I have surprisingly only put about 4K on her since I picked her up in June.
     
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    #6 Crashton, Oct 20, 2013
    ^^^ You need to drive more. :yesnod:
     
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    #7 Apok, Oct 20, 2013
    I do! Couldn't agree less.
     
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    #9 Apok, Oct 21, 2013
    Oh goodness, don't tell me that, lol.
     
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    #10 Systemlord, Oct 22, 2013
    A defective timing chain (rattle of death) does sound like it's coming from the passenger side of the engine bay if you're sitting in the drivers seat! It's unmistakable when you do hear it, the sound you might be hearing is the timing chain slapping against the upper timing chain guide because there's too much slack from the tensioner not properly applying enough tension on the timing chain. When I got my 07 MCS into the dealer the upper timing chain guide was broken with pieces on bottom of oil pan.

    I not trying to scare you but you might have a bigger problem, just prepare yourself in case it is the timing chain and know that even out of warranty you will be covered when Mini USA starts their campaign of extending warranties well past the manufacturers warranty. There's light at the end of the tunnel!

    Stay positive! :fingerscrossed:
     
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    #11 Metalman, Oct 22, 2013
    ^^^Keep your receipts handy if you get the work done after the factory warranty expires...
     
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    #12 Apok, Oct 22, 2013
    I tried to get a recording of the noise, but it just didn't come through on the recording. On the bright side I am under warranty till early December. Ill call today and see when they can fit me in.

    The noise isn't particularly loud and only once I get to 3K RPM, guess that's why the recording didn't pick it up. But it is just odd that it would start up out of nowhere the other day.
     
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    #13 Crashton, Oct 22, 2013
    Warranty FTW! :Thumbsup:
     
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    #14 Apok, Oct 22, 2013
    Normally I have to wait for an appt, but they had some room at MAG on Friday so I am all set to take the old girl in. The SA I talked to on the phone said it might be the turbo heatshield, I guess a fix was just recently announced for the heat shield. So they will take care of that and if its not the source of the noise, they will look into it. Yay MAG. They do have good service there.
     
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    #15 Apok, Oct 22, 2013
    Sorry, stupid work computer did a double post.:donut1:
     
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    #17 Dave.0, Oct 25, 2013
    And the best part is........ IT'S FREEEEEEEEE! :Thumbsup:
     
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    #18 Metalman, Oct 25, 2013
    Would be interested in knowing where the oil leak is originating from on the engine...
     
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    #19 Apok, Oct 25, 2013
    I'll ask before I leave. They are also replacing the heat shield over the turbo due to some recall on them coming lose.

    Also wandered next door to the Toy Barn and drooled over a turbo trans am and a beautiful Buick gnx with only 362 original miles. Just wow.