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@Sully I can help clean out that garage, say the word and I'll be there with a trailer

Haven't done any mini stuff for weeks. Last weekend with my 1 day off I spent it riding the Indian. When I get home I will me getting the Helmet out of the garage so I can put the R53 in and put a new AC compressor on it and pull the CAT and see if it runs any better. It is in pitiful running shape! Once I get it in shape it looks like I will be finding it a new home and getting a pickup.

 

I would go with the S. Drive both but in the Countryman I think the non S is underpowered.

 

Ok this has been one of those days!
I went home between flights to put the R53 in the garage and get the helmet out. This requires moving two other cars. Once I started the Helmet it had a knocking sound coming from the front (passenger)side of the engine. The car has sat for a month so at first I was not worried but I could not get it to go away. I talked to Chad at DT and he said let it idle and maybe it would quiet down after the engine got warm. Perhaps sitting caused one of the oil passages to get blocked. This was the first step he said to try. He gave me some other things it may be if it did not go away after idling. I really appreciate Chads help. I know he is busy, it speaks volumes about him that he helped.
I put the Helmet back up and took the poor R53 back to work. I cant believe it is still hanging on.

I thought I would put this out and see if anyone here can help. The oil is fresh. I changed it ether before or right after the Dragon. Its changed every 3k. the sound is loudest at the passenger side on the front corner of the engine (by the front grill). I used a screwdriver to find the loud point. I plan on pulling off the valve cover to see what I can find.

Any ideas?

 

The thought crossed my mind!

 

@Dave.0 do you use the Amsoil oil filters? I put Royal Purple in my sons Mustang. That now sleeps under a cover in the drive way. He has a jeep at school.

 

Countryman S if going down that route. @Jediglx brought hers over and we drove it. Was a good time and quite solid for the car. Clubman or 4 door are options if you want to keep it more sporty. Also the 2L engine has lots of opportunity if ever looking for more juice. I haven’t driven an all4.. but one of the guys at the dragon said it was awesome.. so I would probably test drive it.. it sure what the weight difference is

 

Happy Birthday!!! @Goldsmithy

 

Possibly. I will take a look at that.

 

Couldn't agree more... Love his stuff. To many to list.

 

Looks great - like the brown color also.

 

Took the R53 out with the wife to look at trucks. Now that I put a new compressor on it, it decided to turn on the trifecta of brake lights!! The scanner says it’s the control unit. Ugg! If I can fix it, it will be up for sale.