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AstroBlack2005 · Oct 12th, 2005, 11:42 AM

55 reg Mini one, makes a clunk noise when the clutch is pressed and released, doesn't happen when the engine is off but only when the engine is on. Is this normal, my dealer say's it is!

I'm a little confused, can you help? Does your Mini clunk when you press the clutch, it is not a very loud noise but it is noticable when the music is off.

Cheers

minicabrio · Oct 12th, 2005, 11:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AstroBlack2005

55 reg Mini one, makes a clunk noise when the clutch is pressed and released, doesn't happen when the engine is off but only when the engine is on. Is this normal, my dealer say's it is!

I'm a little confused, can you help? Does your Mini clunk when you press the clutch, it is not a very loud noise but it is noticable when the music is off.

Cheers

No noise at all on my 04 Cooper, just been out and checked.

INDIIAN · Oct 12th, 2005, 11:53 AM

My one can make this noise, but you can drive around it,. I find using at least 1500 rpm when moving away from rest and releasing the clutch slowly and smoothly will avoid the clunk. It doesn't make the noise when on the move and lets face it we don't sit and standstill and operate the clutch pedal so I wouldn't worry too much.
For the record my March 2004 one now has 22,500 miles on the clock and it hasn't got any worse than when new.

emu_p · Oct 12th, 2005, 11:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AstroBlack2005

55 reg Mini one, makes a clunk noise when the clutch is pressed and released, doesn't happen when the engine is off but only when the engine is on. Is this normal, my dealer say's it is!

I'm a little confused, can you help? Does your Mini clunk when you press the clutch, it is not a very loud noise but it is noticable when the music is off.

Cheers

None on my S either!!

AstroBlack2005 · Oct 12th, 2005, 12:02 PM

Hmm, could this be a Mini One related issue, so far it seems it is!

Anyone else with a Mini One care to comment.

Thanks for all replies so far.

emu_p · Oct 12th, 2005, 12:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AstroBlack2005

Hmm, could this be a Mini One related issue, so far it seems it is!

Anyone else with a Mini One care to comment.

Thanks for all replies so far.

We had a 52 reg mini ONE and don't recall any noise on that
and also same for the Mini Cooper 02 that i just traded in the other week!!

m19dut · Oct 12th, 2005, 02:26 PM

My 55 cooper with 300 miles clunks in the same way.

neutral · Oct 12th, 2005, 05:04 PM

All post facelift (model year 2005 and onwards) One's and Coopers are likely to exhibt this clutch noise to some extent.

BMW had to find a replacement for the Midlands (Rover) box used in pre MY 2005 cars when Rover decided to close the Midlands production facility.

Seemingly they did not do a very good job of integrating the Getrag five speed box they chose. Discussion elsewhere on this board has focussed around the clutch thrust bearing.

Other members have reported that BMW have issued tighter tolerance guides for fitting the clutch assembly, but that this doesn't help much.

Cooper S and diesel models aren't affected as they use the Getrag 6 speed box.

Publicly BMW's attitude is that the noise is 'not a problem'. No one knows yet whether it may mean bigger problems as the 2005 MY cars start to clock up higher mileages.

It is a bit dissapointing, especially when combined with the increased cog chatter noise (thinner gearbox oil to meet emissons regs in Europe) and the lack of syncromesh on reverse.

jasonfields007 · Oct 12th, 2005, 09:47 PM

i noticed a clunk on a courtesy car MINI ONE (2005) model with the new gearbox. didn't seem to cause a problem but i could see it as being annoying!

cooper-minx · Oct 12th, 2005, 10:09 PM

I read somewhere (probably on this forum) that if you put it into 1st gear before selecting reverse that helps. It seems to help in my Cooper but now it has 1400 miles on the clock the gearbox does seem alot smoother. I must admit that my Mini does crunch into reverse sometimes and no ... it is not me doing it!
If you are dissatisfied or feel it is a problem, just go back to your dealer and let them have a listen.

AstroBlack2005 · Oct 13th, 2005, 11:04 PM

Dealer has already looked and said it's normal!

Still not sure if it is though...

xtremepsionic · Oct 14th, 2005, 04:16 AM

There is a very slight clunk in my 05 Mini Cooper with Getrag as well. I'm not really bothered, it hasn't gotten any louder, and the clutch doesn't feel any different after 5000kms.

After I installed the Remus dual exhaust on my Cooper I can't really heard the clutch "clunk" that well anymore

It was really a minor thing to begin with anyway.

Shorty · Oct 14th, 2005, 11:06 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AstroBlack2005

Dealer has already looked and said it's normal!

Still not sure if it is though...

That's what mine said too, however my 52 plate MCS didn't make the noise

russs99 · Oct 14th, 2005, 04:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by neutral

All post facelift (model year 2005 and onwards) One's and Coopers are likely to exhibt this clutch noise to some extent.

BMW had to find a replacement for the Midlands (Rover) box used in pre MY 2005 cars when Rover decided to close the Midlands production facility.

Seemingly they did not do a very good job of integrating the Getrag five speed box they chose. Discussion elsewhere on this board has focussed around the clutch thrust bearing.

Other members have reported that BMW have issued tighter tolerance guides for fitting the clutch assembly, but that this doesn't help much.

Cooper S and diesel models aren't affected as they use the Getrag 6 speed box.

Publicly BMW's attitude is that the noise is 'not a problem'. No one knows yet whether it may mean bigger problems as the 2005 MY cars start to clock up higher mileages.

It is a bit dissapointing, especially when combined with the increased cog chatter noise (thinner gearbox oil to meet emissons regs in Europe) and the lack of syncromesh on reverse.

What he says basically. Mine is the same. I must admit though, after moaning quite a bit at first, now that the car has covered nearly 4000 miles the gearbox is breaking-in quite nicely and the action become 'slicker'. The clunking still exists, but I've mastered ways of minimising it whilst driving. I find that the clunking occurs more when changing at low revs, for example around town etc. Letting the clutch out more slowly at these speeds seems to help. I still don't think it's acceptable for there to be any clunking but only time will tell if its causing any long term problems...

russs99 · Oct 14th, 2005, 04:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cooper-minx

I read somewhere (probably on this forum) that if you put it into 1st gear before selecting reverse that helps. It seems to help in my Cooper but now it has 1400 miles on the clock the gearbox does seem alot smoother. I must admit that my Mini does crunch into reverse sometimes and no ... it is not me doing it!
If you are dissatisfied or feel it is a problem, just go back to your dealer and let them have a listen.

I'll second that, going in 1st seems to be the best way to ensure you don't get a crunch. It can slow you down a bit though if you have to do a quick manoeuvre!

Oct 12th, 2005, 11:42 AM	#1
AstroBlack2005 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 10:42 PM Posts: 8 Offline	Brand New Mini - Clutch Noise 55 reg Mini one, makes a clunk noise when the clutch is pressed and released, doesn't happen when the engine is off but only when the engine is on. Is this normal, my dealer say's it is! I'm a little confused, can you help? Does your Mini clunk when you press the clutch, it is not a very loud noise but it is noticable when the music is off. Cheers

Oct 12th, 2005, 11:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
minicabrio sick note Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 10:42 PM Posts: 15,759 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AstroBlack2005 55 reg Mini one, makes a clunk noise when the clutch is pressed and released, doesn't happen when the engine is off but only when the engine is on. Is this normal, my dealer say's it is! I'm a little confused, can you help? Does your Mini clunk when you press the clutch, it is not a very loud noise but it is noticable when the music is off. Cheers No noise at all on my 04 Cooper, just been out and checked.
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jasonfields007 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Radlett. Herts Local Time: 10:42 PM Posts: 1,978 Offline	i noticed a clunk on a courtesy car MINI ONE (2005) model with the new gearbox. didn't seem to cause a problem but i could see it as being annoying! '06' Cooper S Convertible - Astro Black, '04' Mazda RX8 231 - Black

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Oct 12th, 2005, 11:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
INDIIAN MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 09:42 PM Posts: 5 Offline	My one can make this noise, but you can drive around it,. I find using at least 1500 rpm when moving away from rest and releasing the clutch slowly and smoothly will avoid the clunk. It doesn't make the noise when on the move and lets face it we don't sit and standstill and operate the clutch pedal so I wouldn't worry too much. For the record my March 2004 one now has 22,500 miles on the clock and it hasn't got any worse than when new.

Oct 12th, 2005, 11:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
emu_p Now on my 3rd Mini !!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wiltshire Local Time: 09:42 PM Posts: 593 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AstroBlack2005 55 reg Mini one, makes a clunk noise when the clutch is pressed and released, doesn't happen when the engine is off but only when the engine is on. Is this normal, my dealer say's it is! I'm a little confused, can you help? Does your Mini clunk when you press the clutch, it is not a very loud noise but it is noticable when the music is off. Cheers None on my S either!!

Oct 12th, 2005, 12:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
AstroBlack2005 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 10:42 PM Posts: 8 Offline	Hmm, could this be a Mini One related issue, so far it seems it is! Anyone else with a Mini One care to comment. Thanks for all replies so far.

Oct 12th, 2005, 12:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
emu_p Now on my 3rd Mini !!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wiltshire Local Time: 09:42 PM Posts: 593 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AstroBlack2005 Hmm, could this be a Mini One related issue, so far it seems it is! Anyone else with a Mini One care to comment. Thanks for all replies so far. We had a 52 reg mini ONE and don't recall any noise on that and also same for the Mini Cooper 02 that i just traded in the other week!!

Oct 12th, 2005, 02:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
m19dut MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Surrey Local Time: 10:42 PM Posts: 52 Offline	My 55 cooper with 300 miles clunks in the same way.

Oct 12th, 2005, 05:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
neutral MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Local Time: 10:42 PM Posts: 17 Offline	All post facelift (model year 2005 and onwards) One's and Coopers are likely to exhibt this clutch noise to some extent. BMW had to find a replacement for the Midlands (Rover) box used in pre MY 2005 cars when Rover decided to close the Midlands production facility. Seemingly they did not do a very good job of integrating the Getrag five speed box they chose. Discussion elsewhere on this board has focussed around the clutch thrust bearing. Other members have reported that BMW have issued tighter tolerance guides for fitting the clutch assembly, but that this doesn't help much. Cooper S and diesel models aren't affected as they use the Getrag 6 speed box. Publicly BMW's attitude is that the noise is 'not a problem'. No one knows yet whether it may mean bigger problems as the 2005 MY cars start to clock up higher mileages. It is a bit dissapointing, especially when combined with the increased cog chatter noise (thinner gearbox oil to meet emissons regs in Europe) and the lack of syncromesh on reverse.

Oct 12th, 2005, 10:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
cooper-minx I live in Mini World! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol Local Time: 10:42 PM Posts: 1,216 Offline	I read somewhere (probably on this forum) that if you put it into 1st gear before selecting reverse that helps. It seems to help in my Cooper but now it has 1400 miles on the clock the gearbox does seem alot smoother. I must admit that my Mini does crunch into reverse sometimes and no ... it is not me doing it! If you are dissatisfied or feel it is a problem, just go back to your dealer and let them have a listen.

Oct 13th, 2005, 11:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
AstroBlack2005 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 10:42 PM Posts: 8 Offline	Dealer has already looked and said it's normal! Still not sure if it is though...

Oct 14th, 2005, 04:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
xtremepsionic Vroom! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 03:42 PM Posts: 1,038 Offline	There is a very slight clunk in my 05 Mini Cooper with Getrag as well. I'm not really bothered, it hasn't gotten any louder, and the clutch doesn't feel any different after 5000kms. After I installed the Remus dual exhaust on my Cooper I can't really heard the clutch "clunk" that well anymore It was really a minor thing to begin with anyway.

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Oct 14th, 2005, 11:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
Shorty MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Stourbridge Local Time: 10:42 PM Posts: 1,361 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AstroBlack2005 Dealer has already looked and said it's normal! Still not sure if it is though... That's what mine said too, however my 52 plate MCS didn't make the noise

Oct 14th, 2005, 04:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
russs99 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 10:42 PM Posts: 37 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by neutral All post facelift (model year 2005 and onwards) One's and Coopers are likely to exhibt this clutch noise to some extent. BMW had to find a replacement for the Midlands (Rover) box used in pre MY 2005 cars when Rover decided to close the Midlands production facility. Seemingly they did not do a very good job of integrating the Getrag five speed box they chose. Discussion elsewhere on this board has focussed around the clutch thrust bearing. Other members have reported that BMW have issued tighter tolerance guides for fitting the clutch assembly, but that this doesn't help much. Cooper S and diesel models aren't affected as they use the Getrag 6 speed box. Publicly BMW's attitude is that the noise is 'not a problem'. No one knows yet whether it may mean bigger problems as the 2005 MY cars start to clock up higher mileages. It is a bit dissapointing, especially when combined with the increased cog chatter noise (thinner gearbox oil to meet emissons regs in Europe) and the lack of syncromesh on reverse. What he says basically. Mine is the same. I must admit though, after moaning quite a bit at first, now that the car has covered nearly 4000 miles the gearbox is breaking-in quite nicely and the action become 'slicker'. The clunking still exists, but I've mastered ways of minimising it whilst driving. I find that the clunking occurs more when changing at low revs, for example around town etc. Letting the clutch out more slowly at these speeds seems to help. I still don't think it's acceptable for there to be any clunking but only time will tell if its causing any long term problems...

Oct 14th, 2005, 04:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
russs99 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 10:42 PM Posts: 37 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cooper-minx I read somewhere (probably on this forum) that if you put it into 1st gear before selecting reverse that helps. It seems to help in my Cooper but now it has 1400 miles on the clock the gearbox does seem alot smoother. I must admit that my Mini does crunch into reverse sometimes and no ... it is not me doing it! If you are dissatisfied or feel it is a problem, just go back to your dealer and let them have a listen. I'll second that, going in 1st seems to be the best way to ensure you don't get a crunch. It can slow you down a bit though if you have to do a quick manoeuvre!