n18 noises
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n18 noises
i have a 2013 cms all4 with 42k miles. i bought it a couple of months ago and the engine has always sounded like a diesel motor. i asked the question in another thread about how it could be the turbo going out, but he suggested the timing chain tensioner? does that mean the plastic arms or the tensioner (bolt looking thing ) itself. i thought this problem was figured out with this year, thats why i bought it and not an 11' or 12'
here are a few videos to illustrate...
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here are a few videos to illustrate...
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Yep mine sounds the same you can usually hear the tensioner rattle independent of the engine noise its kind of an off cadence sound. If it was the turbo you usually hear a whine or if the seals crack or burn excessive smoke. I think you are fine i thought something was a bit wrong with mine as well initially until i stood by several other countryman and heard the same loud noises.
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i need to find another local cms owner and compare noises, plus maybemake a new friend!
what about the high pitch noise when i turn the car off? i can kinda hear it in the cab but more prominent when i get out of the car. i am guessing its a transmission cooler fan or power steering fan that runs for a little while after turning the car off, but its winter time so i find it odd. i dont drive very far to work and back, maybe 6 miles...
what about the high pitch noise when i turn the car off? i can kinda hear it in the cab but more prominent when i get out of the car. i am guessing its a transmission cooler fan or power steering fan that runs for a little while after turning the car off, but its winter time so i find it odd. i dont drive very far to work and back, maybe 6 miles...
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N18 engine is not known to have that issue with the tensioner. just make sure you have oil and the correct weight/viscosity (5W30).
Replacing the tensioner is not as simple as unscrew and screw a new one! remember that the intake and exhaust sprockets might be under internal tension. Once you release the tension, you will throw it out of timing.
Replacing the tensioner is not as simple as unscrew and screw a new one! remember that the intake and exhaust sprockets might be under internal tension. Once you release the tension, you will throw it out of timing.
Last edited by MiniToBe; 03-28-2017 at 09:25 AM.
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Can confirm My R60 Is "Loud Diesel sounding"
The tensioner will leave you no doubt to what it is.
The new 2017 I am driving also sounds the same to be honest they have done a much better job an insulating the cabin so its not as nosiey from the inside even with windows down. Go test drive a new one to confirm if you have a day and a MINI dealer near you.
The tensioner will leave you no doubt to what it is.
The new 2017 I am driving also sounds the same to be honest they have done a much better job an insulating the cabin so its not as nosiey from the inside even with windows down. Go test drive a new one to confirm if you have a day and a MINI dealer near you.
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I did add oil, enough to show too much on the dipstick, and while quieter, its still pretty loud on cold starts. its just disconcerting to me, its as loud or louder than my daughter's 08 TDI.
im looking forward to modding this, but I want to make sure its close to 100% before I dive in.
my wife giggles whenever I get concerns...I don't think its funny.
im looking forward to modding this, but I want to make sure its close to 100% before I dive in.
my wife giggles whenever I get concerns...I don't think its funny.
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