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DurhamFox · Sep 5th, 2006, 11:57 AM

I took my 04 MCS in to Sytner Coventry yesterday for them to look at a few things under warranty. Main thing was the gearbox which was rattling at high revs. After looking at it they called to advise theyd need to order a new gearbox and clutch and get the car back in for a few days to look at it. After driving it they couldnt replicate the fault but felt the clutch was more than likely at fault.

The car has only covered 20,000 miles but they say if it needs a new clutch its something I will have to pay for. They feel it could be a release bearing?? but if its just worn I will be charged. Theres no way I have worn that clutch out!! Has anyone had similar issues?

I have also noticed the ticking noise at idle when the clutch isnt depressed. Can I use this card to reinforce my claim should they say its worn out??

Any advice welcomed!

devaisl · Sep 5th, 2006, 01:28 PM

Hi Durham Fox, if you look through some of the older threads on here (sorry dont know how to link you up to them but the most recent one is "rattle under bonnet" started by sebby) you will see that this is an ongoing problem with both the midlands gearbox and the newer getrag gearboxes. BMW have confirmed that there is an issue with the gearboxes, so i would investigate a bit more before you shell out any money to them

MiniBimmer · Sep 5th, 2006, 02:09 PM

Hello
My MCS 2005 goes to dealer on Monday.
Go to change the clutch bearing and transmission all under warranty... I do not go to pay nothing…

Best Regards

minidonut · Sep 5th, 2006, 03:20 PM

A new clutch on a car that has only done 20,000 miles ???

I would refuse to pay anything the car is obviously not fit for the purpose!!!

DurhamFox · Sep 5th, 2006, 03:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minidonut (original)

A new clutch on a car that has only done 20,000 miles ???

I would refuse to pay anything the car is obviously not fit for the purpose!!!

My thoughts exactly. Theres no way Im parting with cash to replace a clutch thats 20,000 miles old, no way at all.

Ive spent the afternoon getting ammunition together should they even think of asking me to pay. I also have the MINI Service sheet outlining the problem and fix for the rattling from the engine bay thats goes when the clutch is depressed.

minidonut · Sep 5th, 2006, 04:40 PM

If they are funny about it just say you will be getting your solicitor involved and trading standards,I had a similar problem with my steering had to play my face but eventually got it sorted just don't take any Bull@@it off them because they will do everything to wriggle out of responsibillity

Sep 5th, 2006, 11:57 AM	#1
DurhamFox MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Leicestershire Local Time: 06:54 AM Posts: 171 Offline	Gearbox / clutch issue I took my 04 MCS in to Sytner Coventry yesterday for them to look at a few things under warranty. Main thing was the gearbox which was rattling at high revs. After looking at it they called to advise theyd need to order a new gearbox and clutch and get the car back in for a few days to look at it. After driving it they couldnt replicate the fault but felt the clutch was more than likely at fault. The car has only covered 20,000 miles but they say if it needs a new clutch its something I will have to pay for. They feel it could be a release bearing?? but if its just worn I will be charged. Theres no way I have worn that clutch out!! Has anyone had similar issues? I have also noticed the ticking noise at idle when the clutch isnt depressed. Can I use this card to reinforce my claim should they say its worn out?? Any advice welcomed!

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Sep 5th, 2006, 01:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
devaisl MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Mighty Midlands! Local Time: 07:54 AM Posts: 226 Offline	Hi Durham Fox, if you look through some of the older threads on here (sorry dont know how to link you up to them but the most recent one is "rattle under bonnet" started by sebby) you will see that this is an ongoing problem with both the midlands gearbox and the newer getrag gearboxes. BMW have confirmed that there is an issue with the gearboxes, so i would investigate a bit more before you shell out any money to them

Sep 5th, 2006, 02:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
MiniBimmer MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 07:54 AM Posts: 166 Offline	Hello My MCS 2005 goes to dealer on Monday. Go to change the clutch bearing and transmission all under warranty... I do not go to pay nothing… Best Regards

Sep 5th, 2006, 03:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
minidonut MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Birmingham Local Time: 06:54 AM Posts: 57 Offline	A new clutch on a car that has only done 20,000 miles ??? I would refuse to pay anything the car is obviously not fit for the purpose!!!

Sep 5th, 2006, 03:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
DurhamFox MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Leicestershire Local Time: 06:54 AM Posts: 171 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minidonut (original) A new clutch on a car that has only done 20,000 miles ??? I would refuse to pay anything the car is obviously not fit for the purpose!!! My thoughts exactly. Theres no way Im parting with cash to replace a clutch thats 20,000 miles old, no way at all. Ive spent the afternoon getting ammunition together should they even think of asking me to pay. I also have the MINI Service sheet outlining the problem and fix for the rattling from the engine bay thats goes when the clutch is depressed.

Sep 5th, 2006, 04:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
minidonut MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Birmingham Local Time: 06:54 AM Posts: 57 Offline	If they are funny about it just say you will be getting your solicitor involved and trading standards,I had a similar problem with my steering had to play my face but eventually got it sorted just don't take any Bull@@it off them because they will do everything to wriggle out of responsibillity

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