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Lj 
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 Topic: Engine knockPosted: February/05/12 at 5:39pm |
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Fellow Mini owners,
I have a very pronounced engine knock, that does not go away once the engine is warm. Mini- 2010 S automatic, with 15K miles. Any suggestions, or has anyone else had this problem?
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FIZGIG
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Posted: February/05/12 at 6:17pm |
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I would take it on the freeway 1st thing in the morning and floor it to blow it up so you can warranty another motor.
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Sanderskog
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Posted: February/05/12 at 7:18pm |
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Have you had the tensioner replaced yet for the recall? Could be tied to that.
http://www.psmini.org/forum/death-rattle_topic5472.html Todd |
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SMOG
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Posted: February/05/12 at 8:47pm |
+1 to what Todd said! |
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Speed Limit, 186,000 miles per second, Its the Law!
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Sanderskog
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Posted: February/05/12 at 9:15pm |
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I had the rattle once and took it directly to the shop. It sounded like a tractor on start-up it was so bad.
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johnf36
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Posted: February/06/12 at 12:16am |
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If not the adjuster there is also the waste gate to look at, take it in ASAP.
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If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.
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Posted: February/06/12 at 11:25am |
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check your oil. if it is low, add oil until it is not.
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craigsmiller
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Posted: February/06/12 at 11:57am |
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If you're running "regular" gas, try a tankful of premium. If you're already using premium, try adding a can of Techron.
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Lj
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Posted: February/06/12 at 9:58pm |
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Hey Everyone,
Thanks for the suggestions. i am running premium gas, and my work commute is all highway, about 40 miles roundtrip. I had not heard about the tensioner that will be my next step. Interesting enough there was no knock today, it does not happen everyday. Thanks Lj
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Sanderskog
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Posted: February/06/12 at 10:07pm |
Based on the reading I did it sounds like the tensioner. Call and get an appt. |
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R53MAO
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Posted: February/09/12 at 9:06am |
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I am curious about this engine knock stuff and had some questions just for my knowledge. What does this sound/ feel like? Will you always hear it or do you sometimes just feel it? Is this more common in the winter or with winter fuel? What causes engine knock? I know what it is I just don't know why it happens. Thanks guys, I know that's slot of questions but Id just like to increase my knowledge on this subject in case I start seeing symptoms at some point. Thanks guys!
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