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Cooper_si · Jul 21st, 2005, 04:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JME

I've noticed that there is a slight rattle when the car is started from cold (if it has been left overnight for example). It's not a tap or a knock, but a rattle sound. Is this all MSCs or is it a problem?

My car is an original, unmodified 2003 MCS

I owned a 2002 MCS with the same rattle from that area. Luckily i was working for BMW at the time and they showed me it was the Aux Belt tensioner that was causing the rattle.

Was changed under warranty

Jul 21st, 2005, 04:01 PM	#9
Cooper_si the DASH LIGHT king ? ;) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nr Melton Mowbray Local Time: 12:35 AM Posts: 488 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by JME I've noticed that there is a slight rattle when the car is started from cold (if it has been left overnight for example). It's not a tap or a knock, but a rattle sound. Is this all MSCs or is it a problem? My car is an original, unmodified 2003 MCS I owned a 2002 MCS with the same rattle from that area. Luckily i was working for BMW at the time and they showed me it was the Aux Belt tensioner that was causing the rattle. Was changed under warranty THE Legend who helps ALL MINI owners