There is this strange sound coming from the front of the car when decelerating to a stop which continues for about 2 seconds even after the rpm's fall back to idle. It sounds like a high pitched elephant. Although not very loud it is noticable over the magnaflow which says something. Any ideas what this could be.


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2003 MCS- DS on black, xenons, alta CAI, magnaflow, more to come.

 

Sorry to ask the obvious, but you're sure it's not the power steering, right? You've had your car for a while?

 

Your PCV valve has failed. It's a really common fault for MCSs and is a quick warranty fix. It's not immediately dangerous to your car (but keep an eye on your oil level). You can confirm it by squeezing the rubber hose that comes out from your valve cover, just next to the MINI logo (on the top of your engine). If it is soft and oily, I'm right. Let us know. -Eric

 

I know this one!!!

PCV hose needs replaced. Some people say when the hose is bad that the PCV valve also needs to be replaced as well.

 

Oooh! Oooh! Call on me! I know this one too!
I just put a temporary clamp on my PCV hose,
works like a charm. At least until I get to the
dealer.

Godspeed.

 

>>Oooh! Oooh! Call on me! I know this one too!

Oh, you're sooo smart!

 

thanks guys I will check those hose later today and report back.

 

>>>>Oooh! Oooh! Call on me! I know this one too!
>>
>>Oh, you're sooo smart!

Just like in school -- when I know the answer the teacher calls on someone else.

Earl

 

and I'm the smartypants knowitall.



There's a first for everything.




Hey teach, want an apple.

 

>>and I'm the smartypants knowitall.

 

I just checked the soft rubber hose,. Question: is there supposed to be a clamp because mine did not have one and I was able to just slip it off, it was a little oily but not dramatic. Any advice

 

Had mine replaced yesterday by the dealer. They know all about the problem. My advice is to let them fix it.

 

Mike, did they just replace the tube or did they do anything else?

 

On the paperwork I got back with the car, it shows 2 filters and the hose being replaced. Since the car had it's 25K service done, I was assuming the 2 filters were the air and oil. It doesn't mention a PCV valve, so I guess that part was OK.

The mechanic knew right away what the problem was when I dropped it off on Thursday, so this must be a common problem.