Today I took the mini in for what I thought was a problem with the suspension struts. On pressing down on the body over the wheel arches was a loud metallic squeaking noise (kinda like robotic mice mating..!)
Picked the car up in the afternoon to be told that it was in fact the exhaust manifold that would need replacing, and it booked in for next Tuesday.
Has anyone else suffered the same problem, and can anyone illuminate the problem for me. So far I have ..
1. Back box etc of exhaust is fixed.
2. Exhaust manifold is near the front and moves with the suspension? (not quite sure what it does mind)
3. Somewhere between the two is something that enables the moving engine bay bit and the fixed exhaust bit to join up - and somewhere around there the thing is busted!
Also do you think this is covered by the warranty (03 reg)? I know that exhausts generally are bits like wiper blades, brake pads and tires that the consumer pays for - but I'm not sure if this counts. I didn't bring it up with the dealer - for now I'll assume it is covered as he hasn't mentioned money!
Cheers in advance
Picked the car up in the afternoon to be told that it was in fact the exhaust manifold that would need replacing, and it booked in for next Tuesday.
Has anyone else suffered the same problem, and can anyone illuminate the problem for me. So far I have ..
1. Back box etc of exhaust is fixed.
2. Exhaust manifold is near the front and moves with the suspension? (not quite sure what it does mind)
3. Somewhere between the two is something that enables the moving engine bay bit and the fixed exhaust bit to join up - and somewhere around there the thing is busted!
Also do you think this is covered by the warranty (03 reg)? I know that exhausts generally are bits like wiper blades, brake pads and tires that the consumer pays for - but I'm not sure if this counts. I didn't bring it up with the dealer - for now I'll assume it is covered as he hasn't mentioned money!
Cheers in advance
