Hi chaps,
I've started a thread in the new members section but thought I might get a better response in here. I've just joined the Mini fraternity with a 2012 Mini Cooper S, very low mileage, immaculate and fully loaded, I absolutely love it to bits so far :D
The only minor problem I've noted is a tappety engine noise at lowish rpms, hot and cold. I've listened to the 'death rattle' videos and it's nothing like that, but neither does it sound right either. When I bought the car it definitely wasn't there either and has appeared a week or so after I bought her. As far as I am aware the new tensioner was fitted for this model year so I assume it's not the onset of the death rattle, but it is starting to annoy me now so I'd like to get as much info as possible before I go back to the garage. I bought her from a Mini dealer so I imagine it's no trouble to take back, but unfortunately it's a long way from my house.
Any thoughts or comments gratefully received :smile:
I've started a thread in the new members section but thought I might get a better response in here. I've just joined the Mini fraternity with a 2012 Mini Cooper S, very low mileage, immaculate and fully loaded, I absolutely love it to bits so far :D
The only minor problem I've noted is a tappety engine noise at lowish rpms, hot and cold. I've listened to the 'death rattle' videos and it's nothing like that, but neither does it sound right either. When I bought the car it definitely wasn't there either and has appeared a week or so after I bought her. As far as I am aware the new tensioner was fitted for this model year so I assume it's not the onset of the death rattle, but it is starting to annoy me now so I'd like to get as much info as possible before I go back to the garage. I bought her from a Mini dealer so I imagine it's no trouble to take back, but unfortunately it's a long way from my house.
Any thoughts or comments gratefully received :smile: