the easiest way of fixing the rattles is to turn the radio up
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| Author: | roofilicious [ Sun Nov 11, 2007 10:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | My Mini has a rattle?? |
hey guys my mini has developed a severe rattle in the left wing valance somewhere and i cant seem to find the little bugger, its a 1965 cooper s, any ideas? common occurance? Roofie |
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| Author: | mad-mk1 [ Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:28 am ] |
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its old old things rattle i cant help though sorry |
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| Author: | MiniMe87 [ Mon Nov 12, 2007 6:37 am ] |
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the easiest way of fixing the rattles is to turn the radio up
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| Author: | 1018cc [ Mon Nov 12, 2007 8:31 am ] |
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I know where you're coming from, I have subsequently fixed every rattle/vibration in my car and it is amazing how much better it feels to drive (I drive without a radio ).
I would just suggest grease things up (work those grease nipples ) and make sure everything is tightened the correct amount.
Does the noise only happen when turning? Adjusts with speed? Just going over bumps etc? Or does it happen all the time? |
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| Author: | roofilicious [ Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:39 pm ] |
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lols no radio to turn up.. its a rev rattle that happens around 2000 breifly and again at 3000 for a bit longer.. it sounds like something loose in the engine bay but i cant put my finger on it.. |
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| Author: | doogie [ Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:47 pm ] |
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Check your bonnet badge, my MK1 Cooper S bonnet badge vibrates like mad, but im too lazy to fix it. Doogie |
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| Author: | Kennomini [ Mon Nov 12, 2007 6:54 pm ] |
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check your radiator surround, it may have lost a screw, mine rattles at certain revs but I do have a radio 
Ignorance is bliss
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Mon Nov 12, 2007 7:20 pm ] |
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Check the bonnet is not touching the metal body on the sides, or at the front. |
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| Author: | roofilicious [ Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:10 pm ] |
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i think i found it but not 100% sure need someone to give me a hand i cant rev and hold things at the same time but i am pretty sure the radiator is vibrating against the mount at the back, easy fix but i had only checked the front end because thats where there is a small amount of paint wear. will fix it in the morning before school haha.. Roofie |
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