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I went in for a routine service (15,000 miles) and metioned the cold start chatter... somehow this time they MIRACULOUSLY acknowledged it and have replaced the tensioner...
Hey man, I don't care as long as it's fixed now... I'm pretty happy. The funny thing is how many times previously I had the SA deny there was ever such an issue... EVEN after presenting a copy of the 11 02 08 SIM with the Mini Logo on it...
Do you know what they did to cure the tach rattle? I've got two '07 MCSs and they both have an annoying dash rattle centered on the tach area when driving on rough asphalt
On the second try they got me a whole new tach assembly no more rattles!
They have issued Service Letters (download a PFD from a previous post), but don't expect a 'recall'
since the issue does not seem to effect All 'S' owners.
__________________ 28April2008, 'Trixy' Cooper Automatic+Sunroof+AutoAir+HiFi+CruiseControl+15" Rotator Six Spoke
Mods: European Center Armrest+Wet Okole w/Lumbars over 4" Memory Foam(see Gallery)+XM-Radio+ScanGauge II
There will be a recall only after someone sticks their leg far enough into the engine bay to get burned by the tensioner piston assembly .... Any volunteers?
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His and hers '07 MINI Cooper "S" coupes, Pepper White and Lightning Blue. The old MG is red, of course ...
Just got my 08 MCS back from dealer. Cold start rattle fix: new timing chain( deflection measured @ 69mms. 2mms. above specs) new tensioner, guides, and slide rails. They completed work in one day.
My 09 MCS started doing it again. Only happens after driving car for a while, then letting it sit for under an hour then restarting. Dealer says it is normal but was quick to schedule a service apt to check it out anyway.
__________________ "Hailey" my 09 MCS - Horizon Blue -Premium/Sports/Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth/iPod and Piano Black
Just got mine done last week. Took a couple of days to fix along with a few other small items. My car used to do the rattle at least 3-4 times a week. Hasn't done it since the repair (about a week). Mechanic said it was pretty bad.
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BigHarv
2009 MCS and lovin' it!
no more rattles!
28April2008, 'Trixy' Cooper Automatic+Sunroof+AutoAir+HiFi+CruiseControl+15" Rotator Six Spoke
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