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LMB · Feb 24th, 2008, 07:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

Some cars (mine included) have a cold start ratlle, where it appears there may be some oil starvation. As yet there is no fix for it despite BMW changing cam tensioners/hydraulic lifters and in some cases whole engines.
Mine also has a whole host of trim and interior rattles.....by far the worst MINI I have had to be honest. Which is a shame as personally I think the R56 has a lot going for it....

Sounds like we were better off with the R53. My GP was rock solid, no rattles, no squeaks, no problems.

Feb 24th, 2008, 07:19 PM	#62
LMB Toon Toon.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 09:40 PM Posts: 24,859 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) Some cars (mine included) have a cold start ratlle, where it appears there may be some oil starvation. As yet there is no fix for it despite BMW changing cam tensioners/hydraulic lifters and in some cases whole engines. Mine also has a whole host of trim and interior rattles.....by far the worst MINI I have had to be honest. Which is a shame as personally I think the R56 has a lot going for it.... Sounds like we were better off with the R53. My GP was rock solid, no rattles, no squeaks, no problems. Global Moderator