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Old 09-23-2009, 07:38 PM
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Shifting Problems :(

I've noticed that shifting through the gears, especially from first to second there is a slight "catching" sound. Its not terrible like a grind but there is a little friction between each gear that doesnt seem normal.

I have a 05 Cooper S, it only has 30k miles on it. Any ideas?



To be honest, I'm hoping its a cheap fix, that I can replace with performance parts--justifiable to the wife
 
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Old 09-23-2009, 08:10 PM
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Old 09-24-2009, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by rto_baz
I've noticed that shifting through the gears, especially from first to second there is a slight "catching" sound. Its not terrible like a grind but there is a little friction between each gear that doesnt seem normal.

I have a 05 Cooper S, it only has 30k miles on it. Any ideas?



To be honest, I'm hoping its a cheap fix, that I can replace with performance parts--justifiable to the wife
I have the same thing on my 04 MCS with 58k, which has been there from when purchased it with 16k. Most of the time only for the first cold shift then it disappears.
It has not changed and I have done 2 fluid changes with MTL. No shavings in the drained oil so I have stopped thinking about it.
 
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Old 09-24-2009, 10:20 AM
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I laughed because mine has been doing the same for about 50k miles... I only have 50k miles on it
 
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