steveo89
Mini Studio 2
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Post by steveo89 on Jul 20, 2009 17:28:46 GMT
 Hey guys! bit of question, driving back from work today i heard when going over a bump in the road a weird metallicy noise kinda like scrunching up tin foil but worse lol. It seemed to me to be the front suspension nut when i got out i pushed down on all corners and no such hint of a noise!!! anyone got any ideas cos i wouldn't have the foggiest where to start thanks guys ;D
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Post by glenn25 on Jul 20, 2009 17:32:53 GMT
sounds like you copuld have a knuckle joint worn through its nylon cup. it sits between the top arm and the suspension cone, hope this helps
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Post by MiniGT5 on Jul 20, 2009 18:03:37 GMT
Could be the disk shield although that would be more like a ringing N  |
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Post by MiniHaven on Jul 21, 2009 8:09:31 GMT
you could play guessing games all day long on here but i would sugest you get it looked at as soon as possible as it could be an INPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE which could require immediate attention before you and your passengers become hospital or worse statistics.
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Post by Simon1275mpi on Jul 21, 2009 12:28:01 GMT
Well said Shawn.  As you back from Uni? Your welcome to drop by my lockup tonight and we'll whip off the wheels for an inspection. Its outside Hailsham, so it might end up on bricks anyway ;D Else get into a garage asap.  |
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steveo89
Mini Studio 2
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Post by steveo89 on Jul 22, 2009 23:01:36 GMT
Thanks for all your help!!! upon further inspection it seems to me that its something to do with the exhaust!!! had a good look underneath and the exhaust is touching the body of the car in some places. also the noise appears when i rev the engine and the revs then return to normal! going to get him properly jacked up tomorrow and have a thorough check. Once agian thanks for all of your help guys, muchly appeciated!
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steveo89
Mini Studio 2
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Post by steveo89 on Jul 29, 2009 10:36:59 GMT
;DHey everyone, just to say thanks again, turned out that it was the disc dust shield that had fractured, the two sides were vibrating against each other making that noise. I've taken it off but it is completely shagged so need a complete new one for the left hand side, does anyone know where i could get one on the cheap!!  ? |
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Post by AntMan on Jul 29, 2009 10:47:50 GMT
eBay or some1 on here will probably have some sitting around in a shed, box or garage Ant |
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Post by Simon1275mpi on Jul 29, 2009 12:14:00 GMT
Good luck! Plus they are £30 new. Could weld it up for a couple of beer tokens. |
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Garfie
Mini Clubman Estate
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Post by Garfie on Jul 30, 2009 9:32:53 GMT
Steve, this has just happened to me on the same side!? I was gonna replace it with one, but couldn't find a 2nd hand one so repaired it, so prob your best and cheapest option mate
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Post by MiniGT5 on Jul 30, 2009 14:28:10 GMT
Or you could just run with out it as most modern cars dont have them. N |
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Post by monkeyjim on Aug 2, 2009 9:36:18 GMT
I have a pair , been on here for sale before and had no interest .
£15 . can take to August club meet
Dave
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steveo89
Mini Studio 2
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Post by steveo89 on Aug 4, 2009 1:23:57 GMT
Cheers dave that would be awesome! what date is the august meet?? I'll make sure i can be there but will post if i can't!
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Post by monkeyjim on Aug 15, 2009 18:57:32 GMT
oops , sorry . it was monday .
next meet ok , 2nd mon in sept . if not pm me your number and i will give you a call .
dave
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Hey guys! bit of question, driving back from work today i heard when going over a bump in the road a weird metallicy noise kinda like scrunching up tin foil but worse lol. It seemed to me to be the front suspension nut when i got out i pushed down on all corners and no such hint of a noise!!! anyone got any ideas cos i wouldn't have the foggiest where to start thanks guys ;D
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