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GERFIX
7th November 2013, 09:01 AM
Over the past couple of days I've noticed a vibration/knock when reversing and starting the car. There was also a buzz the other day like the exhaust was touching something. It sounds like somewhere below the gearlever. Before I get under the car at the weekend, is there a common problem with exhaust mounts or engine/gearbox mounts I should be looking for.

Mon the fish
7th November 2013, 10:18 AM
What kind of mini do you have? Facelift R53 upper engine mounts are rubbish, could be this

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N16SHP
7th November 2013, 10:19 AM
What kind of mini do you have? Facelift R53 upper engine mounts are rubbish, could be this

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Pretty sure it's an R56 S?

Mon the fish
7th November 2013, 10:25 AM
In that case I have no idea :p

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GERFIX
7th November 2013, 11:40 AM
Yeah, R56 S. Sorry, should have mentioned that.... It does feel kind of engine-mounty when I start her up.

GERFIX
13th November 2013, 08:52 AM
I had a look under the car at the weekend. Exhaust seems sound with solid enough mounts. The bottom engine mount seems fairly secure if maybe a bit soft - and since being under the car it hasn't done the knocking on start-up again. However, this morning I've gotten the low buzzing again like something is lying against something else.......:confused:

I'm tempted to fir Powerflex bushes to the lower engine mount as a starting point here - any other suggestions?

Mon the fish
13th November 2013, 12:50 PM
Heat shield somewhere?

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GERFIX
13th November 2013, 10:21 PM
Nah, nothing like that at all. I had the symptom all the way home tonight too. It actually feels like a rough idle now but the revs are steady at idle and there's no loss of power and no problems revving so I'm not thinking anything engine-wise. I obviously need to have a better look underneath this weekend again.

john
14th November 2013, 09:54 PM
Duel mass flywheel?

Mon the fish
14th November 2013, 10:48 PM
Maybe crank pulley?

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GERFIX
16th November 2013, 12:18 AM
I found the culprit. To my shame and embarasment, it turned out to be a dumpy screwdriver wedged betwixt the gearbox and subframe - see blue item in pics below.....

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I might hold off on the Powerflex bushes just now..............:blush:

Gismo
16th November 2013, 12:47 AM
:lol: nice one

Mon the fish
16th November 2013, 08:06 AM
Oh dear...

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GERFIX
16th November 2013, 08:13 AM
At least it was a nice, inexpensive fix!:phew::p

Craig
16th November 2013, 12:59 PM
TAXI !!!

glad it sorted tho, I hate problems that you cant figure out... ;)

EcosseGP
16th November 2013, 04:41 PM
That's a result and a cheap fix too ;);)


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