R56 Engine Ticking at Idle?

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12-19-2007, 01:26 AM

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Engine Ticking at Idle?

I have a 2007 MINI with 8500 Miles on it. When you start the car, there is a ticking noise that comes from the engine. My first thought is a bad lifter, or oil pressure issue. Any thoughts before I go to the dealer?

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12-19-2007, 02:58 AM

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Sounds normal: fuel injectors make a ticking sound at idle. But you might want to get it checked out anyway, for peace of mind.

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12-19-2007, 04:21 AM

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IS IT THE DIRECT FUEL INJECTORS? MANY POSTS EXACTLY LIKE YOURS HERE. MY R56 TICKS AS WELL BUT IT IS THE DFI ON MINE.

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12-19-2007, 05:05 AM

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Sounds like a diesel, but it is the direct fuel injection. Normal for this type engine.

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12-19-2007, 07:30 AM

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Lewis ticks louder than any other MCS I've seen/heard, but SA still said "they all do that" and wouldn't even listen to him. It doesn't go away when he warms up, I can hear it at every idle even with the radio on. I plan to take him in another time, and would advise you to do the same, if just to have a record of a problem early on.

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