Hello all, I have an 07 mini cooper JCW with about 9500 miles on it... I purchases used and all was perfect. In the last month when I let off the clutch in 1st gear I hear a noise that kinda sound like a squeaky door. It only happens when the clutch is cold, but then stops after a bit of driving. Anyone know what this might be? Drive is perfect and clutch does not feel like it is slipping at all, so not sure what the deal is. Thanks in advance!!

 

From what I've read, sounds like a case of a glazed flywheel. Others may have more experience in this area though.

 

There are tons of posts out there. Search for Chewbacca. That's what we nicknamed it.

 

Thanks hexon and vargasgal.. I'll definitely check it out!

 

Is the chewbacca noise going to have to be fixed sooner than later?