2nd Gen R56 Cooper Most liked posts in thread: What is this part I'm trying to figuring it out cause whatever it is ,is where tickin

  1. Dave.0

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    #15 Dave.0, Sep 18, 2014
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    "Simple" and "Cheap" are two words NEVER seen with ANY MINI repair.

    Just saying.....:ihih::lol:
     
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    #19 Rangerx, Sep 18, 2014
    Haha yeah such a load off my back it's like 60 something now that I think about it and the guy was even going to see if the store manager would make it free
    So I'm gonna get a tire rotation too so I can treat my car lol
     
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    #8 Metalman, Sep 18, 2014
    Yup.... I'm going with a vacuum pump, like Crashton said...

    Connected to the camshaft.... And the camshaft is connected to a delicate chain. And the delicate chain is connected to the crankshaft.....

    Now I got this in my head....

    [ame=http://youtu.be/cLi55MV04a8]Sing-Along Kids: Dry Bones (Dem Bones) w. Lyrics - YouTube[/ame]

    When the vacuum pump seizes up.... The weakest link breaks..... AKA delicate chain....
     
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    #10 Crashton, Sep 18, 2014
    OK back from coffee.

    The one on our clubman with an N12 engine makes no noise at all. Best think about doing a replacement. If it locks up you will trash your engine. This is true no BS. Yike$!
     
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    #11 Crashton, Sep 18, 2014
    :idea: Actually it is. When it locks the engine goes boom. Or maybe it's more crash bang as the pistons & valves kill each other.
     
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    #16 Rangerx, Sep 18, 2014
    It ended up just being the screw that holds the filter box the the car.... Lol but hey I'm getting a tire rotation too so win win lol
     
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    #9 Dave.0, Sep 18, 2014
    So it's not a ticking time bomb? :lol:
     
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    #12 Rangerx, Sep 18, 2014
    I already have it in the shop I'm not taking any chances with minimike lol
     
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    #18 Crashton, Sep 18, 2014
    Easy fix :Thumbsup:
     
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    #2 Minidave, Sep 17, 2014
    Is it in the rear of the car, and do you hear it mostly after you've shut off the engine? And is it more of a thunk than a tick?
     
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    #3 Rangerx, Sep 17, 2014
    No its a ticking noise from the front part of the car and it's coming from this part. I took it to my master mechanic friend but he's not familiar with mini so he doesn't know what it is but the noise is coming from this part of this he's sure
     
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    #4 Rangerx, Sep 18, 2014
    Anybody have a idea?
     
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    #5 Crashton, Sep 18, 2014
    That is the vacuum pump. It is on the end of the exhaust camshaft. The camshaft drives it. It provides vacuum for the brake booster.

    I don't recall the one on our N12 making a ticking noise. After my coffee & English muffin I'll go out & check.
     
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    #6 Rangerx, Sep 18, 2014
    Thanks crashton I appreciate
     
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    #7 Apok, Sep 18, 2014
    I just replaced that exact part on my 2010 R56 for exactly that reason. I was advised by Best Motor Werks to replace it before it failed.
     
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    #13 Crashton, Sep 18, 2014
    Good idea, hope it is something simple & cheap. :fingerscrossed:
     
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    #14 Apok, Sep 18, 2014
    The part isn't cheap. As I recall $450-500 from most places. But if you hunt for it you can find a deal like I managed too.
     
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    #17 Rangerx, Sep 18, 2014
    It was striped so it wasn't secured properly
     
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    #20 DryMartini, Sep 19, 2014
    Glad it turned out to be and easy fix and you saved some big $!
     
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    #21 Rangerx, Sep 19, 2014
    Oh yeah and some how they managed to squeeze out 120 from me for only fixing a screw lol