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p44tvr · Oct 27th, 2006, 11:45 AM

Hi folks,
we have just got a new mini one (56 plate - Sept '06) and are very pleased with it. However there is a small noise from the clutch as it is released (even if in neutral). Like a small clunk. Dealer says this is normal, but has we have always had VW Polos before - we have no reference. Any thoughts ?

Also is 2nd gear always tight and notchy (only done 1k miles) or will it get better.

Thanks
Geoff

James · Oct 27th, 2006, 11:49 AM

Ive done nearly 4000 miles in my ONE and 2nd gear is still tight, its also getting harder to go into reverse but it doesnt bother me much now as I just have to remember to do it really slowly then its easier. I'm not sure what you mean about the clunk, im pretty sure I havent heard it.

Madeira Jon · Oct 27th, 2006, 01:52 PM

No clunk on my April 2006 MINI, and the gearbox is a joy to use, no stiffness etv., even better than my Series 3 carbio!

MiniPetrolHead · Oct 29th, 2006, 08:49 PM

I think i know what you mean by the "clunck" sound, but on my july 2005 mini One its more of a quiet tap but can be made louder by releasing the clutch quikly when in neutral, i find that straight after i can hear what i think is the clutch plate spinning. My mini has doen 17450 miles and is running faultlessly! I think once you have covered 5000 miles or even better, more miles (as to run the engin in properly), you should treat your self to a bluefin!!!! WHAT A MOD!!!

p44tvr · Oct 30th, 2006, 11:46 AM

Thanks guys for info'
"MiniPetrolHead" you are correct in your description - more a tap when releasing the clutch. I won't wory (just yet !)

Thanks again
Geoff

feybrand · Nov 1st, 2006, 12:19 PM

my cooper does it too so its not juast on the one its becouse its a rover gearbox dont know what bmw where thinking when they let rover provide the gear box

Oct 27th, 2006, 11:45 AM	#1
p44tvr MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 09:48 AM Posts: 8 Offline	new mini Hi folks, we have just got a new mini one (56 plate - Sept '06) and are very pleased with it. However there is a small noise from the clutch as it is released (even if in neutral). Like a small clunk. Dealer says this is normal, but has we have always had VW Polos before - we have no reference. Any thoughts ? Also is 2nd gear always tight and notchy (only done 1k miles) or will it get better. Thanks Geoff

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Oct 27th, 2006, 11:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
James MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 09:48 AM Posts: 963 Offline	Ive done nearly 4000 miles in my ONE and 2nd gear is still tight, its also getting harder to go into reverse but it doesnt bother me much now as I just have to remember to do it really slowly then its easier. I'm not sure what you mean about the clunk, im pretty sure I havent heard it.

Oct 27th, 2006, 01:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Madeira Jon MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madeira Island Local Time: 08:48 AM Posts: 394 Offline	No clunk on my April 2006 MINI, and the gearbox is a joy to use, no stiffness etv., even better than my Series 3 carbio!

Oct 29th, 2006, 08:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
MiniPetrolHead 263bhp / 284.55Nm Torque My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Eastbourne E.Sussex Local Time: 09:48 AM Posts: 670 Offline	I think i know what you mean by the "clunck" sound, but on my july 2005 mini One its more of a quiet tap but can be made louder by releasing the clutch quikly when in neutral, i find that straight after i can hear what i think is the clutch plate spinning. My mini has doen 17450 miles and is running faultlessly! I think once you have covered 5000 miles or even better, more miles (as to run the engin in properly), you should treat your self to a bluefin!!!! WHAT A MOD!!!

Oct 30th, 2006, 11:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
p44tvr MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 09:48 AM Posts: 8 Offline	Thanks guys for info' "MiniPetrolHead" you are correct in your description - more a tap when releasing the clutch. I won't wory (just yet !) Thanks again Geoff

Nov 1st, 2006, 12:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
feybrand MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 09:48 AM Posts: 187 Offline	my cooper does it too so its not juast on the one its becouse its a rover gearbox dont know what bmw where thinking when they let rover provide the gear box

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