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bluesmini · May 13th, 2003, 09:56 AM

i've noticed over the past few weeks some noise from what i believe to be my left front wheel. i've had CV joints go bad in some of my past honda's but, never one fail. the noise is a very distinct click/pop that you never forget if you know it. has anyone else heard this? i only get it from a dead stop and turning. only one or two clicks now but, if it's a CV joint it will only get worse. i have 9000 miles on mine and thought i started hearing it about a month ago.

BruceK · May 13th, 2003, 10:12 AM

This is the first I've heard of any potential CV joint problems with the MINI. Perhaps it's the result of a road hazard. Have you looked to see if you can spot a damaged boot?

bluesmini · May 13th, 2003, 10:15 AM

Not from the bottom, it's a bit tight to fit my head under the car. I was thinking of rotating my tires that would be a good time I suppose.

bluesmini · May 20th, 2003, 09:53 AM

i got my head under there to look and could not find any damage to the outer boot. i looked at the inner one but it's very hard to see that far in

bluesmini · Jun 19th, 2003, 09:10 AM

the dealer looked at it today during my 10K check up. he want me to bring it back for at least 3 days when i can. of course the closest dealer is 80 miles away. hope it noting to bad. they think the axle or maybe the strut. i'll update as i can

May 13th, 2003, 09:56 AM	#1
bluesmini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: south east Local Time: 03:39 PM Posts: 418 Offline	CV joint noise i've noticed over the past few weeks some noise from what i believe to be my left front wheel. i've had CV joints go bad in some of my past honda's but, never one fail. the noise is a very distinct click/pop that you never forget if you know it. has anyone else heard this? i only get it from a dead stop and turning. only one or two clicks now but, if it's a CV joint it will only get worse. i have 9000 miles on mine and thought i started hearing it about a month ago.

May 13th, 2003, 10:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 02:39 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	This is the first I've heard of any potential CV joint problems with the MINI. Perhaps it's the result of a road hazard. Have you looked to see if you can spot a damaged boot? + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

May 20th, 2003, 09:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
bluesmini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: south east Local Time: 03:39 PM Posts: 418 Offline	boot i got my head under there to look and could not find any damage to the outer boot. i looked at the inner one but it's very hard to see that far in

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May 13th, 2003, 10:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
bluesmini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: south east Local Time: 03:39 PM Posts: 418 Offline	Not from the bottom, it's a bit tight to fit my head under the car. I was thinking of rotating my tires that would be a good time I suppose.

Jun 19th, 2003, 09:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
bluesmini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: south east Local Time: 03:39 PM Posts: 418 Offline	the dealer looked at it today during my 10K check up. he want me to bring it back for at least 3 days when i can. of course the closest dealer is 80 miles away. hope it noting to bad. they think the axle or maybe the strut. i'll update as i can

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