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R50/53 Mini Cooper R53, sparkles during acceleration. Alternator problem?

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Old Dec 2, 2019 | 11:18 AM
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Mini Cooper R53, sparkles during acceleration. Alternator problem?

Hey guys!

I problem with my car, been looking for solution but can't find any.



So the problem is, when i'm starting to accelerate a bit harder, there are coming weird noises from front right. Then i tried it with the hood open and i saw that with the noises comes also sparkles. It's from alternator area. I thought it might be problem with motor mount that the motor is mooving too much while accelerating and something is rubbing engine compartment. I've changed the motor mount but the problem is still happening.



Do you guys have any idea what it can be?
 
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Old Dec 3, 2019 | 08:28 PM
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Several possible issues, alternator bad, idler pulley bad, bad tensioner, and they are notorious for the crankshaft damper failing. Take it to a mechanic you trust asap!
 
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