05 Cooper S works - metalic rattle from exhaust - bushes?

[JamesTeehan]

Hi Guys,

I've noticed a tinny rattle coming from the back box area of the exhaust, as if, whilst vibrating, its hitting something.

I've sort of figured that there must be too much movement, and concluded that changing the bushes might cure it. Problem is, I cannot find a set of exhaust bushes anywhere on the internet. Does such a thing exist? and also are they specific to the Works tuning kit, or will they be the same as the standard Cooper S bushes.

I'll be honest, I haven't pin-pointed the noise yet, so it might not be the answer, but for what they cost, I figure it'll be worth swapping them.

Ta
James

[The Nun]

Could be a loose baffle inside the box too?

[The Nun]

Have a look on sites such as realoem.com or bmwmini parts for the exhaust suspension stuff

[JamesTeehan]

Quote: Originally Posted by The Nun (original)

Could be a loose baffle inside the box too?

I agree... I reckon this is most likely now to be honest, I really can't see that its actually hitting anything. Can't say I'll be bothering to change that, £500 plus fitting is far to steep... might have to just turn the radio up!

Will have a look at those sites... cheers!!!

[ging]

Check the clearence between the battery sheild and the tail pipes, if the exhaust drops slightly or the sheild gets bent up they can knock together, it's quite flexible just pulling down on it slightly will increase the clearence.

[MCS-W11NJP]

Drive it like you stole it for 10miles that will sort any loose baffle

[JamesTeehan]

Quote: Originally Posted by MCS-W11NJP (original)

Drive it like you stole it for 10miles that will sort any loose baffle

Eh? Really? how does that work?

I drive like an old dear most of the time to keep the MPG up.

[James burbidge]

Blow it out

[The Nun]

Quote: Originally Posted by JamesTeehan (original)

Eh?
I drive like an old dear most of the time to keep the MPG up.

Most old dears drive around in first gear all the time though.