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Jun 13, 2013 | 02:16 PM

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jordan.burks

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From: Washington 360

I had the rattle myself. i was fortunate to catch it early. when i took mine in they told me all i had to do was replace the tensioner. it cost me 120$ total parts and labor. the chain and guides were fine.

Jun 14, 2013 | 11:46 AM

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nrfitchett4

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From: San Antonio

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Originally Posted by jordan.burks

that's cheap, I had to OK a 180 dollar tear down just to evaluate mine.

Jun 14, 2013 | 02:31 PM

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jordan.burks

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From: Washington 360

yeah i had it done by dyansportllc in portland or. they're really great guys and did good work. i had the tensioner replaced a year ago and have yet to have the death rattle come back.

Jun 14, 2013 | 03:24 PM

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ncorpuz34

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Originally Posted by 05r50

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There is a guy in California that does group buys on this as well and supplies you with a loaner car. He was close to the same price. I cant recall his name but it was similar to BMW and they made him change his company name. Anyone recall his name?

LTMW (formerly LTBMW) in El Monte, CA

$300 and it will include a 1 day free car rental

Sep 18, 2013 | 07:59 AM

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Prost

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Originally Posted by Braminator

Keep those receipts. http://www.motoringfile.com/2013/05/...ntent=FaceBook

You might get reimbursed so save those receipts.

Any update from BMW/MINI regarding the recall?

Sep 20, 2013 | 09:40 AM

#31

slayerx02

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Hello everyone, I just picked up a used 2011 MCS yesterday with 45k~ miles. I was wondering how this "death rattle" sounds like and if '11s were affected by this chain tensioner issue. I got it from a dealer so I am hoping everything checked out but I don't want to take any chances and I would like to fully check on this known issue.