Thanks. I'll keep an ear out on mine.

Tim

 

Just about to replace my TC only 26k miles. How is the car running after ur replacement any other problems?

 

Mine kaput about 30k including differentials. I owned the CM for less than a year, had to replace battery, motor mounts, water pump, thermostat, transfer case, differential, Nav malfunction..etc. Can't deal with it anymore and bought myself a Japanese. Love the CM though for the great handling and fun looking car, but the worst car I ever owned. My older Bimmer has less problems than this newer machine. Good luck, keep Mini ing!

 

No further problems with noise from the transfer case - at 60K now.

 

Just brought my car home from the dealer today after a misfire CEL and I'm noticing noise when downshifting and off the gas. The noise sounds whiny and grindy. Getting on the gas and it goes away. Only 34.5k miles.

 

Well, my noise has come and gone 3 times in the 3 weeks since it was at the dealer last. It's there now. They have been keeping it to try to hear the noise.

 

Sounds like I have the same transfer case problem on my 2011. Unfortunately out of warranty. What should I expect the damage to be?

 

I had my previous 2011 TC and differential replaced, cost almost $9k Canadian parts and labor under warranty. Cross my fingers on my second CM

 

Just got off phone with mini. $3200 to replace transfer case. The interesting part is that they are blaming the fact that I've replaced a couple of tires one at a time (rather than in pairs). So the wheels have been turning at different rates leading to transfer case failure...

Unfortunately, those tire replacements were done at a different dealership (I moved) so I can't blame this place. (And to top it all off, those tire replacements were due to sidewall bulges in these awful Conti runflats!) Arghh!!!

 

Sorry to hear that. Did you contact Mini to see if they will help you out due to the problem from other dealer?

Never knew of this problem, good to learn. http://www.holmanparts.com/wp-conten...ureMode_v2.pdf

 

The tire differences would have to be severe for that to even be a problem. Minor tread differences in depth should not matter.
If you ran one 17" and one 18" tire across from each other, I could buy their theory.

 

After having my TC replaced along with my clutch at 41k I now have a noisy transfer case at 54k - 4,000 miles out of warranty . The fact that it sounds like my transfer case , which has only lasted 13k miles what are the odds Mini will pay for the repair?

 

can we just deleted the TC and just run FWD. I can see the benefit on snow and climbing mountains, but the cost outweighs the benefit! After reading this, i might remove mine and put it on a 08 clubman for the fun of it!

 

I'm trying to identify a sound I have and worried that it can be the TC. I don't have any vibrations during turns or straight, none at all. I do have a very faint whine when I'm off the gas after 35-60 mph though. Any experiences on this?

 

 

I'm worried as well. I was going to purchase an aftermarket warranty and then decided to just bank the money and pay for what happens. I'm terrified but I knew coming into it how expensive it can get, especially at 134k.

Is there any preventative maintenance for the tc or rear dif?

 

 

brakes can be done at any shop for much less than that.

the TC needs maintenance like a transmission. there are seals and o rings you can buy for that.

it is unfortunate that these "insurance" companies steal ppl money and of course legally!

see how much a used one is worth and get a quote from a transmission shop to service it and another shop to install it. I know it's too much hassle, but maybe cheaper this way?

some literature:

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/r...=transfer+case

 

Have these cars with transfer case issues had any previous service performed where perhaps the transfer case or even just the input shaft of the transfer case has been removed?

The transfer case holds very little fluid. I believe half liter. It also does not necessarily have a convenient way to fill it.

If say for instance... a common oil solenoid harness repair were performed where at minimum the input shaft of the transfer case be removed for access to repair, there will be a loss of fluid.

Due to the way its filled, and what could be percepted as a negligible loss of fluid (if not considering the very small 1/2 liter capacity) during the repair. Mix in a flat-rate dealership technician and well... there is potential that the car be returned to customer with low fluid leading to premature failure of the T-case.

This is just a thought I have had during maintenance of my own vehicle. 54k miles all4 with 6spd manual. My transfer case does not make any noise, i am also certain it is full of fluid (because I've done it myself) and it does not leak.

 

 

The customer isnt to blame, it's the service provider who sometimes takes advantage of people. The dealers should be THE last place you go to. I heard so many stories of dealers misdiagnosing an issue or through the most expensive option at the customer.

with that being said, you should always get the car checked by at least two different shops in addition to the dealer (if you must).

blowing a head gasket on an N18 engine is something I never heard of and it is definitely uncommon. the same for a cracked valve cover.

at any rate, have the car checked by another shop and dont waste time at the dealership. They will probably ask you to trade in your car for something they have on the floor!!!

where are you located?

 

I bought a used TC on Ebay for my 2012 S All 4 MT for around $750 delivered. Came out of a wrecked 2013 with around 13k miles. My TC was leaking and humming starting at around 75k miles. It was a bear but I installed it myself so I got out under 1k with parts only. It's a complete racket as there is no documented way to rebuild that I have found. Consequently, I sold my leaky bad TC on Ebay for $200, so I did get to recoup some money.

 

Hy!, I`m new on the site and I joined because I have a Countryman S ALL4 AT 2013 with less than 40.000 Miles.

I`ve already had to change water pump, thermostat housing, turbo cooling line, and now I have this oil leak from the transfer case, just from the point where join the rear shaft.

From the guys that has the same issue, ¿it is only the seal that has to be changed, or something else?, ¿Is it needed to lower the TC or can be done with it installed?, after the repair ¿any new issues?

Here some pictures, thanks for your comments!

 

To my knowledge there is no rebuild kit available for these things so you’re stuck getting a new tc unfortunately. My drain plug was full of metal and that is what killed the main seal. I bought a used one on ebay for around 800, picked up a new driveshaft nut and a new transmission seal and did it myself, saved me around 2k. Got any hum or any weird noises?

 

here are some info:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=27_0064
I used https://www.fcpeuro.com/ to get the parts. I just got stuck on that huge. how can that be removed?