rattle between 2k and 3k rpm
rattle between 2k and 3k rpm
After my R56 is warmed up, I hear a bad rattle between 2 and 3000 rpm if I am driving easy. I checked what exhaust and heat shielding that I could get to. I had one nut that was loose at the bottom of the downpipe. I tightened it and still the same problem. I've considered the timing chain, but why only noise at that certain rpm range? If it is the timing chain, how much of a PITA is that job? Does the club own a timing chain replacement tool set?
2009 Cooper S, AEM intake,six spd, chili red with mini challenge stripes
Re: rattle between 2k and 3k rpm
I don't know of a specific tool set for changing the timing chain, so no - we don't have one.
My timing chain made a very distinct noise when the tensioner failed, but usually it went away as soon as it pumped up again - first time I revved the engine much past 3K rpm. If it does it all the time I'd bet on the exhaust shield loose somewhere....
But, a tensioner is not expensive and fairly easy to change, it sits at the top of the head on the back, right side and simply screws in like a bolt - I think I'd put a new one in before I went the whole route - if it cures your noise, then consider doing the chain a some point.
There is a recall on timing chains, if yours is noisy see you dealer, they may replace the entire assembly (chain, guides, sprockets, tensioner) for free.
My timing chain made a very distinct noise when the tensioner failed, but usually it went away as soon as it pumped up again - first time I revved the engine much past 3K rpm. If it does it all the time I'd bet on the exhaust shield loose somewhere....
But, a tensioner is not expensive and fairly easy to change, it sits at the top of the head on the back, right side and simply screws in like a bolt - I think I'd put a new one in before I went the whole route - if it cures your noise, then consider doing the chain a some point.
There is a recall on timing chains, if yours is noisy see you dealer, they may replace the entire assembly (chain, guides, sprockets, tensioner) for free.
Hi! My name's Dave!
'09 LB/LB Clubman S - "Max"
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89 Mini "Racing Green"
94 SPi Project (The Hot Rod)
Re: rattle between 2k and 3k rpm
Thank you sir, I will check into the tensioner. I just hope it's not the shield that attatches to the block.
2009 Cooper S, AEM intake,six spd, chili red with mini challenge stripes
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Re: rattle between 2k and 3k rpm
I forgot about that part. For your sanity, I hope it is not thatdsopoci wrote:Thank you sir, I will check into the tensioner. I just hope it's not the shield that attatches to the block.
Seth
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Re: rattle between 2k and 3k rpm
Yeah, those heat shields are a major PITA!
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Re: rattle between 2k and 3k rpm
I have the timing chain tool kit and have changed two sets its not bad
Re: rattle between 2k and 3k rpm
My old R53 timing chain tensioner went out and the thing sounded like a John Deere tracker for a few days.
The other rattles I had turned out to be exhaust shielding but I could never get to it so I never bothered with it.
The other rattles I had turned out to be exhaust shielding but I could never get to it so I never bothered with it.
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