Hi all

Mini convertible (no s) Sept 2004 delivery, 2005 model year, 5 speed manual.
52k miles, most of them local (so a higher than average amount of clutch use)

parked next to a wall today with the window down and I noticed a sort of a creaking noise when I depress and release the clutch, in gear or out. The noise may have been there for awhile now, but i didn't notice it until i was next to something for the sound to bounce off of. Not too loud, but i want to get ahead of any serious problems.

It sounds like the noise you might imagine from a rusty spring or wire going over a pulley or a dry hinge. a low volume short mechanical creak. I'm guessing it's a cable or pulley associated with one of the clutch pedal components.

I'm hoping this is a common, easily diagnosed issue and someone here can let me know if it's a big deal or not, where to look, and what the probability is that it is what they're suggesting.

thanks
Eric

 

 

oh, of course, that explains it. i'll hit the consession stand immediately for butter.

Anything else i should look into?

 

i have the same problem i just subscribed. i need to find out what is making this creaky sound in my car too

 

Aha. Anyone replying, please keep in mind that we have different trannies.

How long ago did you notice yours?

thanks
Eric

 

Most likely the throw-out bearing. Poor design. Newer versions are reportedly better.

 

My vote is on the linkage being gunked up. This happened on my 06 S and we pulled the airbox, cleaned and re-lubed the linkage to solve the creaking issue. I would be willing to bet it is the same on the cooper.

 

Just got an email from the dealer:

The clutch assembly uses plastic parts that can sometime cauase that noise. Usually we just lube it and its fine but I would like to still inspect it to make sure there aren't any faulty parts. Would you like me to set up an appointment?

I asked her to give me a ball park location for these components so i could check them first. Will post if i get anything useful back.

 

my throw out bearing is bad i get that clack clack clack sound when is neutral but i get that creaking sound when i engage and disengage the clutch

 

I noticed the sound wasn't there yesterday when i started my drive.
so it seems to be intermittent.
Does this provide any clues?

 

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-warms-up.html