2nd Gen Mini Cooper "bad engine noises" diagnosis.

[@kevinewald8769]

after watching this i checked and found that my friction wheel and bad bearings. I watch so many videos on my problem and was convinced it was my timing chain. Thanks so much for the video that saved me a lots of time and money.

[@danjreed]

That is great to hear. I suspect a LOT of chains get replaced and in the process "its fixed" because the shop also installs a new drive belt. I'm not saying the chains don't fail, they do, but everyone has "timing chain on the brain". LOL.

[@tm5346]

So have I ugg ton of hours! Of video on Minis

[@mach102579]

Thanks a lot Bro ill be relax now

[@tommel1969]

Mine is the same… the friction wheel when dropped doesn’t even move! Belt is SHOT!

[@mazinread7299]

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[@DrGeorgePBurdell-USN-1701]

Here i was about to drown my 2014 in oil. Brand new engine, sounds terrible. Subscribed

[@beenshocked123]

Thank you for sharing this. My water pump pulley was delaminating. And my belt was dry rotted missing chunks. Thanks again for saving me alot of money

[@robertl.flores7801]

You’re awesome! I was concerned that I had serious engine issues. I’m so grateful for your video!!!

[@madmonk66]

Thanks that's something I should look out for. I have a 2012 Mini Cooper hatchback and as much as I love some things about it but, they are not exactly the quietest engines. Anytime I lift the hood it sounds like someone speed typing. And they're very difficult to work on unless you have the right tools. That said they're well engineered and great as long as you are very meticulous about caring for them. I'll probably go back to Honda's after this though because they can take a beating and give you no trouble whatsoever. And inexpensive to fix. And last year I feel like I could be licensed BMW repair person from All the troubles I've had with my Mini Cooper.

[@gekoabi46]

My R56 was making a peculiar sound for some time. After watching this helpful video, I decided to replace the serpentine belt, water pump pulley, and friction wheel. As I was uninstalling the old, damaged friction wheel, I noticed that the pull tab, shown at minute 1:39 in the video, was barely budging and seemed stuck. With a bit of effort, I managed to free the pull tab. tried to start the car again, to my relief, the sound was gone. It dawned on me that the issue was with the stuck pull tab preventing proper water flow to the engine once it reached a certain temperature. By resolving this, I essentially fixed the problem at no cost. Hopefully, this experience can assist others facing similar issues.BTW thanks for this video

[@unclepabs]

Was the belt ok or did you replace it? Thanks for the tip

[@MrBazuzi]

I had a very similar noise an thanks to this video I got rid of both the bad engine noise as well as a weird whining noise. Only after realizing that not only was it missing ribs off the belt as well as having a strip hanging off an slapping around. Thankyou!!!

[@leestringer]

My car is making the exact same noise. Thought the engine was shot at first. Had local mechanic check timing chain and found no problems. He's a good mechanic but he doesn't have much experience with Mini Coopers. He didn't seem to know what was causing the problem. I'm gonna check this tomorrow. Have a feeling this is exactly the issue. Thanks a lot.

[@naragla98]

Any updates?

[@CallumBalodis-yx9zo]

Update please mines just doing a weird noise now on acceleration Clubman 08 S 😢

[@markwilkins9018]

Spot on advice changed the drive belt(it had done 38k miles)cured the ear splitting noise when the water pump engaged.Many thanks 👍

[@alm7707]

Same noise in my 2010. Checked belt twice around perfect, Pulled water pump pulley, some cracking but intact. pulled tensioner, idler perfect. started engine, noise gone. Rechecked belt, no problem. 3rd time around I noticed a white chunk in the crank pulley groove and sure enough the chunk was making a bump in the back of the belt. I removed a tiny stone about 1/8 inch diameter, reinstalled pulley and idler, noise gone

[@namelessx2963]

Thanks for posting this. I thought my 2013 R56 N18 w/ 73,000km was having the dreaded timing chain sounds but ended up being the serp belt being worn out. Easy DIY!😢

[@minimanadam]

Lol loved it ! All I hear is how hard these are to work on... lol r56 and r53 are the easiest cars I've EVER worked on..I love em

[@BrianMarquis-y8x]

Dude, you’re a lifesaver. That was exactly what was wrong with mine. Thank you so much.

[@mickclarke5741]

What was your year of manufacture

[@BrianMarquis-y8x]

2011 clubman

[@mudrikthetwisted]

Just bought a mini that developed a rattle and this video has saved me £100s. Thank you

[@MrZephyr514]

BRO YOU FUCKING SAVED MY LIFE HOLY SHIT, everyone said it was timing chain or rockers. Ive been so stressed about it getting so many ppinions

[@danjreed]

Made my week hearing this, glad it was just the belt!

[@CallumBalodis-yx9zo]

Thanks my mini done 135,000k timing chain replaced 98,000 - started to make a noise on acceleration will check this out!

[@kylesellers3826]

Just today I got that sound thought it was rod knock but was a way different sound when I got underneath,video summed up what I found out after 5 hrs of working

[@warrenbell65]

Brilliant video. Followed it step by step and it’s my belt. Bits missing. Thanks

[@replicant357]

Champion. I thought it could of been a broken mount. But this makes a lot of sense too.

[@ZeddezSavaris]

Mini Cooper S R58. bought new serpentine belt but now needed new crank pulley. Apparently when the belt snapped, it also messes the pulley. Thank you for your tutorial.

[@TomekSchneider-d1n]

Ooo shit 😲 I'll go to check my 207 it makes same sounding

[@danjreed]

207 has the same engine, I should add that to the search!

[@TomekSchneider-d1n]

It's your choice but it could be helpful

[@1goal1dream39]

wow thanks dude you never know when it's going to happen it will be in my mind

[@infomotors4533]

Well i have same issue on my r56 S and i will check on this weekend. lets see what gives.

[@Wolfofterramar]

Thank you for the correct simple answer

[@sjm.photos]

the friction wheels are notorious for getting noisy aswell. bearings aswell over time i had same issue on my rcz.

[@bcproof]

Thanks for the video

[@jamesdelgado2009]

Great video, to the point. Subscribed!

[@danielmcmahon6435]

Love this video 😂❤

[@mattgallagher7105]

Would you say the 2013 generation is somewhat immune to the known timing belt trouble? I have the same noise for months, adding more oil seemed to help? Then it suddenly got louder. Didn't inspect it yet but will this weekend and report back. Yep, the video was spot on. Belt had 3 sections missing. I act had a hard time releasing the tension, had to go out and buy a 1-1/4" wrench. Then I had to take off a "cover" that goes along under the hood so that I could even get to the tension nut (which was a giant 1-1/4" on my 2013 mini - contrary to another video where he uses a 13/16" wrench).

[@danjreed]

2013 isn't immune, but its better than the N14 (previous) Turbo engine

[@charliewxm9794]

My Peugeot 207 gti making same noise I hope this is the same problem

[@ski77z]

Life saver 😄

[@diananiezgoda940]

Could this problem bring the yellow motor light on too? I am not sure but I think I have the same problem with mine. Also, I feel it doesn't have he same speed. Thank you in advance 1:41 1:41

[@ezrajarzembowski4211]

Does the check engine light usually turn on when you have this issue? I have a similar sound in my 2015 mini countryman s. The check engine light is on, and I've noticed that the radiator fan is running after I turn off the car.

[@danjreed]

No, this in no way will cause a CEL to appear. If you have a CEL AND a noise, be sure to check the codes and see if there are camshaft or VANOS codes. If so, get your timing chain fixed ASAP - DO NOT WAIT.

[@single_cam9199]

Now with that tensioner make a tap noise when you blip the throttle I’ve been wondering why my car is slow I had the scanner danner hooked up today and I was watching the advanced timing gradually accelerating it’s good but blip it you hear a tap and on the screen it pulls 10 - 15*

[@gift-mangiftandsouvenirsho1216]

love this.

[@johnharrisonschulz]

What engine does a 2011 mini Cooper Clubman non-turbo have? N14 or N18?

[@danjreed]

Non Turbos use neither, they use an engine called the N12

[@lojason0202]

Hey love your videos , it sounded the same as my r56 mcs n18 , but the voltage on my car is still spot on… would u reckon the same thing done as well?

[@danjreed]

Yes, the belt will fail and take out the friction wheel. My battery voltage is also fine, the belt isnt slipping, its damaged.

[@mach102579]

Thanks thanks thanks bro subscribed

[@sfmusic1418]

So could this cause the car to turn off while idle? If sitting and also having oil light pop up? All because of this one problem?

[@danjreed]

No, that would be something else.

[@baby.goblin]

Is the drive belt different from serpentine belt?

[@danjreed]

Same item.

[@benflynn7683]

Wow, I think I have a car here with the same problem, any way to forward you a video to see what you think? Cheers

[@danjreed]

Best way to verify it is to simply pull the friction wheel tab and see if the noise goes away.

[@tm5346]

Thank you!!!!!!

[@joe18425]

No chance buddy. I would never get that back together 😮

[@anfridge7844]

just had this happen to my car 2 days after buying it (first car) was shitting it thinking it was the start of a timing chain issue

[@davidrodriguez-hp3id]

Hey, may I ask what’s the mileage oh the vehicle? When you recorded this noise/video? BTW it is great!

[@danjreed]

Off hand I think it was at 78K Miles, its posted in the video.

[@patriziamale4038]

Female here. Been to 3 garages and they all want to book me in for a new timing chain. I am so annoyed because that is the exact same noise. About to blow a gasket. They just want to rip me off. I wish I could just fix my own car!

[@danjreed]

If you have a handy friend with some tool skills - its not that hard to change. The job does take two people, mainly because there is a pin that is used to lock the tensioner, and it can only be pressed while someone holds the tensioner in place.

[@mrdorscher974]

Fucking lifesaver holy hell

[@barrysauce]

LOL good one. Gonna change it and do another follow up video? Is it a pain to change the belt on the mini cooper?

[@danjreed]

Link to another DIY is in the description, AAA Auto did a great DIY on the process, I can't beat it (well mine would be far more funny) haha. Belt really isnt too hard to do, just a little "goofy" like the rest of the car design.

[@Minitia.R56]

the friction wheel needs to be changed from time to time also, for me the friction wheel seized and chewed the belt as shown here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqWraHudrs5kgKc

[@grantc8353]

Well I’ll be dammed.

[@winig5558]

This video is amazing lolololol

[@tommytoes]

Would that noise sound like it’s coming from the engine bay

[@danjreed]

Very much so.

[@JayDelvs]

Is anyone in New Jersey and can help me with this??

[@tm5346]

Really! Wow umm

[@69lol69]

The normal sound is kinda noisy also, thats why is hard to diagnost

[@danjreed]

Yes, even when new the engines made a ton of noise from the direct injection.