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Old 03-28-2012 | 07:07 PM
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engine rattle sound

I just got off work and came back home and I noticed that engine has rattling sound. I got mini cooper 07 non-s model, I thought It happens alot to especially s model. after a minute passed, sound dissapeared. anyone has same problem as me? and let me know the cause.. Thanks
 
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Old 03-28-2012 | 07:48 PM
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Check your oil level to begin with then read up on timing chain issue lots of S owners have had. I had my timing chain replaced due to that problem and so have many other owners.
 
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Old 03-28-2012 | 09:15 PM
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Check your oil level to begin with then read up on timing chain issue lots of S owners have had. I had my timing chain replaced due to that problem and so have many other owners.
so how much did you spend for replacing timing chain?
 
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Old 03-29-2012 | 06:15 AM
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If the oil is low it WILL cause some sounds even if the chain is in perfect working order.
 
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Old 03-29-2012 | 07:16 PM
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If the oil is low it WILL cause some sounds even if the chain is in perfect working order.
I just saw the engine oil low symbol on the indicator when I step on brake very hard. I think I have to change it on saturday...
 
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