Thank goodness I've got a warranty!

[jdl_1967]

Craig warned me not to get a pre facelift, I ignored this advice and now have the below faults that I'll be asking MINI's help with soon to remedy;

1. Top end rattle on start up (goes in a few minutes).
2. Rattle under acceleration, possibly from driver's side of engine.
3. Squeak from back of engine area under application of power.
4. Engine moves about a bit (might be linked to above squeaking, engine mount?)
5. Automatic headlamp levellers seem to freeze in the up position sometimes.
6. Rear wash wipe is now a wipe only.
7. Hesitates when cold under acceleration.

Still love the car to bits though!


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[cooperchris]

7. Hesitates when cold under acceleration.

Mine used to do this alot, It was a real pain when the car was cold. Just no power on initial accelaration. Just hope the new engine does not do the same.

[Craig]

Best of luck John.... I take it you aren't using your local dealer ? :thud:

[EcosseGP]

OMG John you & cars ... Maybe it's those wheels that are causing all the trouble. If you want a job done I've a contact that might be able to assist with some if not all your problems .. Just let me know .. Hope you get it all coveted under warranty though !!

[Mon the fish]

Sounds like the timing chain tensioner is one of the problems. Also get your ECU flashed with the 2005 map, should sort the hesitation issues

[GCA3N]

Sounds like the timing chain tensioner is one of the problems.

I thought that was only on the R56 models?

[Craig]

I thought that was only on the R56 models?

Nope I've had it done on my R53..... ;).

[GCA3N]

Nope I've had it done on my R53..... ;).

only you though ;)

infact were you the first?.:lol::smilewinkgrin:

[Craig]

only you though ;)

infact were you the first?.:lol::smilewinkgrin:

:moonie:


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[Mon the fish]

Timing chain tensioner is probably the most common fault on R53's, after the power steering.

[satans little helper]

Mine used to do this alot, It was a real pain when the car was cold. Just no power on initial accelaration. Just hope the new engine does not do the same.

mine does this aswell..... :confused:

[Crombers]

Nowt wrong with pre facelifts, infact Mk1's are the mutts nuts IMHO :yes nod: