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minicabrio · Aug 17th, 2006, 10:51 AM

For a while now I've been hearing a metallic clicking noise coming from what sounds like under the passenger sill. It only clicks when pulling away or lifting off (when the car naturally jerks slightly under acceleration or deceleration), so always just assumed something was a bit loose.

Had a reason to take the Minx to Barons this morning though to get it looked at. Turns out she needs a new driveshaft. She's now just over two years old, 33000 miles.

All covered under warranty of course... just added it to the list of parts i've had replaced

scooperman_uk · Aug 17th, 2006, 11:22 AM

sorry to hear mate. im comparisson Hazel had a new steering rack at 8k and a new clutch assembly at 30k

tracking arm failed last week at 58k that was replaced under warranty too

Neil the Hat · Aug 17th, 2006, 11:43 AM

Hmmm I might have the same clicking noise.

I thought it was possibly an exhaust hangar...

I get it when I pull away dont notice it when lifting off.

Might have to go get it listened to.

Thanks for the info Jon.

minicabrio · Aug 25th, 2006, 08:56 AM

The Minx went in yesterday to have the ns/f drive shaft replaced!

All done under warranty and she feels like a new car! All tight at the front end, pulls in a straight line... much better.

wigley · Aug 25th, 2006, 10:03 AM

I've got the exact problem. Only difference is I'm out of warranty

Dealer quoted around £400 all in (parts, labour, vat)

Suddenly that clicking isn't as annoying

minicabrio · Aug 25th, 2006, 11:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by wigley (original)

I've got the exact problem. Only difference is I'm out of warranty

Dealer quoted around £400 all in (parts, labour, vat)

Suddenly that clicking isn't as annoying

Give MiniMania a call in Newport, they can often shave a fair amount of dealer costs, and they're all BMW trained technicians.

They're a sponsor on here to... www.minimaniauk.com

wigley · Aug 26th, 2006, 05:57 PM

Suprisingly, the labour is only £75. The actual drive shaft is £254

and the rest is vat

Rakey · Aug 26th, 2006, 06:13 PM

ah, this is the thread you told me about Jon

Mine is booked in for the 4th to have a few things looked at, including the clicking noise from the near side front

Aug 17th, 2006, 10:51 AM	#1
minicabrio Clubman Convert Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 08:16 AM Posts: 15,330 Offline	Clicking from under near side sill..... For a while now I've been hearing a metallic clicking noise coming from what sounds like under the passenger sill. It only clicks when pulling away or lifting off (when the car naturally jerks slightly under acceleration or deceleration), so always just assumed something was a bit loose. Had a reason to take the Minx to Barons this morning though to get it looked at. Turns out she needs a new driveshaft. She's now just over two years old, 33000 miles. All covered under warranty of course... just added it to the list of parts i've had replaced

Aug 17th, 2006, 11:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
Neil the Hat MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South Coast Local Time: 08:16 AM Posts: 577 Offline	Hmmm I might have the same clicking noise. I thought it was possibly an exhaust hangar... I get it when I pull away dont notice it when lifting off. Might have to go get it listened to. Thanks for the info Jon. For MINIs on the South Coast it has to be the South Coast New MINI Club

Aug 25th, 2006, 08:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
minicabrio Clubman Convert Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 08:16 AM Posts: 15,330 Offline	Update... The Minx went in yesterday to have the ns/f drive shaft replaced! All done under warranty and she feels like a new car! All tight at the front end, pulls in a straight line... much better.

Aug 25th, 2006, 10:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
wigley miniturismo co uk My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Swindon Local Time: 08:16 AM Posts: 1,526 Offline	I've got the exact problem. Only difference is I'm out of warranty Dealer quoted around £400 all in (parts, labour, vat) Suddenly that clicking isn't as annoying www.miniturismo.co.uk

Aug 26th, 2006, 05:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
wigley miniturismo co uk My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Swindon Local Time: 08:16 AM Posts: 1,526 Offline	Suprisingly, the labour is only £75. The actual drive shaft is £254 and the rest is vat www.miniturismo.co.uk

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Aug 17th, 2006, 11:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
scooperman_uk almost 59k Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reading / Berks / Uk Local Time: 08:16 AM Posts: 5,242 Offline	sorry to hear mate. im comparisson Hazel had a new steering rack at 8k and a new clutch assembly at 30k tracking arm failed last week at 58k that was replaced under warranty too

Aug 25th, 2006, 11:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
minicabrio Clubman Convert Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 08:16 AM Posts: 15,330 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by wigley (original) I've got the exact problem. Only difference is I'm out of warranty Dealer quoted around £400 all in (parts, labour, vat) Suddenly that clicking isn't as annoying Give MiniMania a call in Newport, they can often shave a fair amount of dealer costs, and they're all BMW trained technicians. They're a sponsor on here to... www.minimaniauk.com

Aug 26th, 2006, 06:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 08:16 AM Posts: 50,722 Offline	ah, this is the thread you told me about Jon Mine is booked in for the 4th to have a few things looked at, including the clicking noise from the near side front The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

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