Questions & Answers for: mini engine tap

mini cooper engine problem just got a 2002 cooper and the engine has started tapping very load,no warning lights are visible,can you help? need oil...? mine was ticking and i noticed the oil level was

I am getting a rattle / tapping from the engine, i don't beleive its the rings as there is no smoke, the engine has only done 40000 miles and is 1000 cc the promblem most likly is the bearings on the ...

...light came on and my car started shaking and makin tap or knock sound never had any signs of trouble what could it be check the oil level,probably low on oil,or pick up screen in the engine is ...

mini van won't start. No sounds at all. New battery put in and everything seems fine, but won't start or make any sounds. Only 41, 0000 miles on this car. Help. Can you hear the fuel pump run when you

...mini one and have a tapping noise on a cold start - would this be tappets or what do you suggest? It was serviced in January. The tapping noise is not there when started up during the day or night - ...

Valves, lifters/engine noise My car was low on oil, but sounded good and ran fine. I drove it 3 miles and put 1 quart of oil in. It was running fine then all of a sudden, the engine began to sound ...

I have a tapping in the engine what can be causing it It's pretty tough for one of us to diagnose from afar without actually hearing it, but here are your possibilities: Lifter noise - low oil, worn -

I'm about to purchase a 53reg Cooper S and wondered if the head Gasket has been replaced, does this send alarm bells or is that common and nothing major to worry about? Depending on the mileage of the

mini cooper. Fan run after car engine shut off till battery dies. Help ! it sounds like sensor or relay is bad. should replace it. if it fails completly the fan may not come on at all,which would then

tap, when the engine's oil level comes down to the point where it is a quart or more low. I suggest you check the oil level, top it off if necessary, and check to see if it isn't due for an oil change