Whining noise while decelerating on gear or neutral
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Whining noise while decelerating on gear or neutral
Hey Guys,
I have a 2002 mini cooper and so far it didn't give me any problem. 91k miles.
Out of sudden, while changing gear at a stop, it made some noise before inserting the gear and from then it has been making a loud whining noise only when I decelerate. It doesn't matter which gear I am on or if neutral, the noise remains, but it happens only when decelerating.
Could you help me identifying the problem?
Thanks a lot for your help.
I have a 2002 mini cooper and so far it didn't give me any problem. 91k miles.
Out of sudden, while changing gear at a stop, it made some noise before inserting the gear and from then it has been making a loud whining noise only when I decelerate. It doesn't matter which gear I am on or if neutral, the noise remains, but it happens only when decelerating.
Could you help me identifying the problem?
Thanks a lot for your help.
Last edited by giannabezzi; 02-01-2015 at 01:54 PM. Reason: adding info
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The first thing is to bring it to a qualified MINI mechanic. Let us know what area you are from and we might come up with a suggestion for you. Removing and replacing a trans shouldn't be much more than $1k in labor. Depending on what's broken, the parts could be much more, of course. When I think of broken trans internals, I typically think of clattering not whining. You may remove the trans and find out that it's a bad bearing. If you're lucky, it's your throw out bearing, although if I read your symptoms correctly, that's not likely.
Bottom line: find a trusted MINI mechanic, and go step-by-step.
Bottom line: find a trusted MINI mechanic, and go step-by-step.
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Give Behe Performance a call. They're an excellent independent shop in Beltsville, MD (http://www.beheperformance.com); very familiar with Minis. They've been servicing and repairing my '03 MCS since the warranty expired. Honest, skilled and reasonably priced (cheaper than Mini dealers). Good luck!
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No telling. If something broke off and is moving about it could cause catastrophic damage which otherwise would have been a manageable repair.
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Hard to crash transmission
how could you brake the transmission?
Are you a rally man?
I think something is broken but not the transmission at all otherwise you'll not move!
Be safe with distribution chain which is life for your mini engine valves!
And please let Us know what serious technician says..... 5k make every one happy if the job is easy! Let mini technician study your car and ask a writed diagnosis!
Words fly, written NOT yet!
Good luck
Amedea
Are you a rally man?
I think something is broken but not the transmission at all otherwise you'll not move!
Be safe with distribution chain which is life for your mini engine valves!
And please let Us know what serious technician says..... 5k make every one happy if the job is easy! Let mini technician study your car and ask a writed diagnosis!
Words fly, written NOT yet!
Good luck
Amedea
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Mini asking $4100 for transmisssion replacement.
I am surprised nobody actually looks inside and tells me what happens.
Mini asks $300 to open transmission but says, 80% it will still need replacement.
Do you guys think it is worth opening it to see if it can be fixed without replacement?
Also, what is the lowest cost I can get a new tran?
Thank you
I am surprised nobody actually looks inside and tells me what happens.
Mini asks $300 to open transmission but says, 80% it will still need replacement.
Do you guys think it is worth opening it to see if it can be fixed without replacement?
Also, what is the lowest cost I can get a new tran?
Thank you
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The dealer will open the transmission, charge you $300 for doing so & then replace the transmission with a new one. In my experience MINI dealers do not repair parts they replace them. Too late now, but in the future please use a competent MINI repair shop it will save you money. Helix is one of the best.
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cooper 5 speed gear box issues
Unfortunately the Cooper 5 speed seems to fail more frequently that the 6 speed cooper S. We have replaced about 5 or 6 of them. I have several old trns cores at the shop, unfortunately never found a trans rebuilder that had gotten involved with rebuilding them.
Here is what we do. Using an automotive stethoscope run the car on the lift at about 50-60 MPH. Using the stethoscope listen for noises at the wheel bearing hubs, intermediate axle support on the right axle. Then listen to the differential carrier bearing in the trans housing, and also the drivers side transmission end cover. This will help pin point the problem, and eliminate non transmission issues.
I suggest, drain the trans oil in a clean pan, make note of the amount you collect. If that oil has a metallic glitter then the bearing are going out. If it clear and simply low on fluid, then refill it with clean fluid to the proper lever and hope for the best.
Here is what we do. Using an automotive stethoscope run the car on the lift at about 50-60 MPH. Using the stethoscope listen for noises at the wheel bearing hubs, intermediate axle support on the right axle. Then listen to the differential carrier bearing in the trans housing, and also the drivers side transmission end cover. This will help pin point the problem, and eliminate non transmission issues.
I suggest, drain the trans oil in a clean pan, make note of the amount you collect. If that oil has a metallic glitter then the bearing are going out. If it clear and simply low on fluid, then refill it with clean fluid to the proper lever and hope for the best.
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