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Goonery · Aug 20th, 2007, 01:22 PM

Got a Cooper and its not happy changing up to second, sounds like the clutch is not fully disengaging , other gears are ok

ru81 · Aug 20th, 2007, 01:44 PM

My R56 MCS is sometimes very notchy when changing from first to second (occasionally it may even make a grinding noise). Has been back to the garage a couple of times but they say there isn't a problem. Just a characteristic of the 6 speed box. It does, however, seem to be improving with age (now on 2500 miles). It's got 3 years warranty, so I'm sure if a problem does develop it will do within this time.

devaisl · Aug 20th, 2007, 03:52 PM

It "should" go away the more miles you clock up - had this with my S when I first got it in January but it disappeared after the running in period and have'nt had any problem since.....

boyband · Aug 20th, 2007, 08:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery (original)

Got a Cooper

Have u, could have sworn I followed you this morning in your gp, and with different wheels to when i last looked....

boyband · Aug 20th, 2007, 08:54 PM

Mine seems ok btw

Xray'dit_Mini · Aug 21st, 2007, 12:19 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery (original)

Got a Cooper and its not happy changing up to second, sounds like the clutch is not fully disengaging , other gears are ok

I orignially had a different sound that warranted a new tranny......and since the new clutch (well remanufactured clutch) I have had the 3rd to 2nd squeal. it seems it's becoming a big problem.
There are many threads on North American Motoring about it.

As of right now my dealer is not sure what to do about it, but I will probably end up with another clutch.

Goonery · Aug 21st, 2007, 06:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by boyband (original)

Have u, could have sworn I followed you this morning in your gp, and with different wheels to when i last looked....

It's a loan car

Thecoop that is

GP is still on top form

JG02JSG · Aug 21st, 2007, 04:41 PM

I have just noticed with mine everytime i change down gear into 2nd it makes a grinding noise everyitme a lift the clucth up dont know if other poeople are having the same sort of promblem dont know if to take it in for them to have a look at.

OttoMannS · Aug 21st, 2007, 06:44 PM

Blame the poor quality LuK sourced German clutch kits and flywheels. MINI seems to have a big hot potato on their hands with these substandard parts...

caesar · Aug 22nd, 2007, 10:26 AM

My MCS gearbox is 'notchy' when changing gear but is OK once it has warmed up.

Had a Civic Type-R which had the same problem but worse, but this was OK once it's warm.

From what I gather from various forum's this problem applies to most FWD cars with 6-speed boxes.

rec · Aug 22nd, 2007, 08:41 PM

strangely, i've not had a problem... tho i sometimes miss 3rd cos i change up too quick :/

Aug 20th, 2007, 01:22 PM	#1
Goonery You can put lipstick on.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 13,713 Offline	Any issues with gearboxes on R56 Got a Cooper and its not happy changing up to second, sounds like the clutch is not fully disengaging , other gears are ok

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JG02JSG JCW Fitted Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Penwortham,Preston Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 329 Offline	I have just noticed with mine everytime i change down gear into 2nd it makes a grinding noise everyitme a lift the clucth up dont know if other poeople are having the same sort of promblem dont know if to take it in for them to have a look at. ...Lancashire MINI Register...

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OttoMannS MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2007 Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 147 Offline	Blame the poor quality LuK sourced German clutch kits and flywheels. MINI seems to have a big hot potato on their hands with these substandard parts... 100% Free of French parts

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rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 1,217 Offline	strangely, i've not had a problem... tho i sometimes miss 3rd cos i change up too quick :/ Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

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Aug 20th, 2007, 01:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
ru81 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 271 Offline	My R56 MCS is sometimes very notchy when changing from first to second (occasionally it may even make a grinding noise). Has been back to the garage a couple of times but they say there isn't a problem. Just a characteristic of the 6 speed box. It does, however, seem to be improving with age (now on 2500 miles). It's got 3 years warranty, so I'm sure if a problem does develop it will do within this time.

Aug 20th, 2007, 03:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
devaisl MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Mighty Midlands! Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 226 Offline	It "should" go away the more miles you clock up - had this with my S when I first got it in January but it disappeared after the running in period and have'nt had any problem since.....

Aug 20th, 2007, 08:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
boyband MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oxford Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 394 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery (original) Got a Cooper Have u, could have sworn I followed you this morning in your gp, and with different wheels to when i last looked....

Aug 20th, 2007, 08:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
boyband MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oxford Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 394 Offline	Mine seems ok btw

Aug 21st, 2007, 12:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
Xray'dit_Mini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 12:49 PM Posts: 3 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery (original) Got a Cooper and its not happy changing up to second, sounds like the clutch is not fully disengaging , other gears are ok I orignially had a different sound that warranted a new tranny......and since the new clutch (well remanufactured clutch) I have had the 3rd to 2nd squeal. it seems it's becoming a big problem. There are many threads on North American Motoring about it. As of right now my dealer is not sure what to do about it, but I will probably end up with another clutch.

Aug 21st, 2007, 06:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
Goonery You can put lipstick on.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 13,713 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by boyband (original) Have u, could have sworn I followed you this morning in your gp, and with different wheels to when i last looked.... It's a loan car Thecoop that is GP is still on top form

Aug 22nd, 2007, 10:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
caesar MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wales Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 816 Online	My MCS gearbox is 'notchy' when changing gear but is OK once it has warmed up. Had a Civic Type-R which had the same problem but worse, but this was OK once it's warm. From what I gather from various forum's this problem applies to most FWD cars with 6-speed boxes.

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