MCS Engine noise when cold

[chipcooper]

It's an awful sound! If i had known i was buying a car that sounds like the bin wagon i wouldn't have bought it My MCS sounds like something is going to fall off when you start it up when the weather is very cold! But doesn't sound to bad when weather is a bit warmer

[CBCooper]

I know the feeling Chip, when i start my car at work and people turn to stare with the *what the hell is wrong with that!* look.
Its actually embarrassing to drive it until the noise stops and several of my workmates have asked me whats up with my motor....if only i knew! The loose spanners in a cement mixer sound
isnt quite the noise i expected from such a sophisticated engine, but anyway mine goes in on Wednesday for afew days to be looked at, will keep you posted.

CB

[CC07ERS]

Mine done this one morning then nothing hope ya get it resolved.

[CBCooper]

A couple of more vids if anyone else can give further ideas as to what the noise can be...

Bonnetup.flv - Video - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Coldstart.flv - Video - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting


CB

[Tracie]

Flippin heck!... I'd expect that sound from a Diesel not from a petrol engine, I'd be taking it back to the Dealer for some sort of explanation if it were me.

[CBCooper]

My car is at the dealers as we speak, those vids i took this morning before i took my car in. I await with bated breath to see if they can fix it.

CB

[CooperS4us]

So what's the final verdict? Has MINI UK admit there is a fault with the noise? Yes or no?

[msh441]

Quote: Originally Posted by CBCooper (original)

My car is at the dealers as we speak, those vids i took this morning before i took my car in. I await with bated breath to see if they can fix it.

CB

I have a strong suspicion that they won't find anything.

The only video on this thread that doesn't sound like every other common rail direct injection system that I've ever heard is DaveyC's back on page 2:

Video of enginenoise - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

...and I think that was diagnosed as a cam chain tentioner if I recal? Granted he's having some other issues, too. (Best of luck to you DaveyC)

I'm not hearing anything out of the ordinary on any of the other vids, myself... but hey, it's the internet. What could I possibly know. Take 'em in and see what they say. Post your findings here ASAP ('cause I'm curious, too).

[DaveyC]

Quote: Originally Posted by msh441 (original)

The only video on this thread that doesn't sound like every other common rail direct injection system that I've ever heard is DaveyC's back on page 2:

...and I think that was diagnosed as a cam chain tentioner if I recal? Granted he's having some other issues, too. (Best of luck to you DaveyC)

They have fitted the cam chain tensioner yesterday, just waiting for a call after the cold start this morning. Will keep everyone informed, expecting a call at 9.30 but it will probably be 4.30.

[DaveyC]

Just spoken to my dealer and they have confirmed that the new timing chain tensioner has sorted my noisy engine Still looking at the noisy gearbox but at least I am getting somewere

[msh441]

Quote: Originally Posted by DaveyC (original)

Just spoken to my dealer and they have confirmed that the new timing chain tensioner has sorted my noisy engine Still looking at the noisy gearbox but at least I am getting somewere

Good news!

It's some progress, at least. Curious to hear what you think upon pickup.

[CBCooper]

I got my car back yesterday after having a new chain tensioner piston fitted to *presumably* rectify my engine rattle from cold. My car's engine was still warm and had recently been moved when i collected it so the noise did not occur. Started it today..........same noise, absolutely no difference whatsoever. I really dont know what to do
With regards to msh441's comments on hearing nothing out of the ordinary compare the two vids below, one is when it starts ok without any abnormal noise the other is not.
What these short clips cannot convey is how loud the knocking/tapping is, its really alarming!

Enginebehaving.flv - Video - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Coldstart.flv - Video - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

CB

[CooperS4us]

So what is MINI UK's position on this?

[d9hug]

I have had the same noise - noticed it seems to occur when run from cold for a short period - for example when moving the cars about on the drive - first time move is ok and then when I go to move it back the noise appears.

[chipcooper]

I really didn't want to here that CB! What's your next move?