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The Beastmaster · Nov 10th, 2002, 08:13 AM

Anyone have this problem?

I just noticed that when I start the car and leave slowly in 1st gear, the trans makes a clattering or rattling sound for about a second. This is after the car is fully engaged in 1st gear and it seems to be only when the car is started up. I can drive the car, let it clatter in 1st gear, turn off the engine, start it up again and it will make the clattering sound.

ezrally · Nov 10th, 2002, 09:37 AM

I don't here the 1st gear thing- but do notice the throw out bearing rattle/noise when letting and having the clutch out in neutral at idle. Seems to do it more when cold.
Maybe the same sound?

MoMini · Nov 10th, 2002, 10:23 PM

ezrally - I have the same noise. I recently changed my trans fluid (found it was almost 0.5 qts low) and noticed that it is much quieter.

ezrally · Nov 10th, 2002, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MoMini
ezrally - I have the same noise. I recently changed my trans fluid (found it was almost 0.5 qts low) and noticed that it is much quieter.

Thanks for your info. Guess I will check & change it. Seems more than one S has been low 1/2 qt.
What did you put in- MT 90 Redline?

MoMini · Nov 11th, 2002, 07:28 AM

Couldn't find Redline MT-90 so I used Mobil 1 synthetic (75W90). Have since ordered some Redline and will use it next time I change the trans fluid.

Nov 10th, 2002, 08:13 AM	#1
The Beastmaster MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Local Time: 03:50 PM Posts: 92 Offline	Clattering trans in MCS Anyone have this problem? I just noticed that when I start the car and leave slowly in 1st gear, the trans makes a clattering or rattling sound for about a second. This is after the car is fully engaged in 1st gear and it seems to be only when the car is started up. I can drive the car, let it clatter in 1st gear, turn off the engine, start it up again and it will make the clattering sound. Cooper S, Dark Silver on Dark Silver Cooper, CVT, Pure Silver on Pure Silver 750il exhaust, intake & chip Euro 635 stroked, port & polish, RD suspension, aero, 17" RGPs 325i stock

Nov 10th, 2002, 09:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
ezrally MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Delavan, WI Local Time: 07:50 PM Posts: 663 Offline	I don't here the 1st gear thing- but do notice the throw out bearing rattle/noise when letting and having the clutch out in neutral at idle. Seems to do it more when cold. Maybe the same sound? Jet Black MCS Lapis leather 17s or 15s (winter) no DSC

Nov 10th, 2002, 10:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
ezrally MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Delavan, WI Local Time: 07:50 PM Posts: 663 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MoMini ezrally - I have the same noise. I recently changed my trans fluid (found it was almost 0.5 qts low) and noticed that it is much quieter. Thanks for your info. Guess I will check & change it. Seems more than one S has been low 1/2 qt. What did you put in- MT 90 Redline? Jet Black MCS Lapis leather 17s or 15s (winter) no DSC

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Nov 10th, 2002, 10:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
MoMini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CT Local Time: 07:50 PM Posts: 110 Offline	ezrally - I have the same noise. I recently changed my trans fluid (found it was almost 0.5 qts low) and noticed that it is much quieter.

Nov 11th, 2002, 07:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
MoMini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CT Local Time: 07:50 PM Posts: 110 Offline	Couldn't find Redline MT-90 so I used Mobil 1 synthetic (75W90). Have since ordered some Redline and will use it next time I change the trans fluid.

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