Is this the death rattle?

[Luke.]

MarioKart said:

At work at the moment so can't view the link but I'll have a look later and let you know. However I would say if you can't hear any rattling when you're in the car (with the windows up!) it's probably fine.

Mine was never really that bad- there were 2 or 3 instances where it seemed noisier first thing in the morning so I mentioned it when I went in for a service. They read the codes on my key and said it needed doing. This was some time after I'd done the comparison with other Minis and been 'reassured'.

Apparently modern direct injection petrol engines have a lot in common with diesels which may explain their character at idle.

Cheers. All good to know.

[MarioKart]

OP, just seen your vid and heard your engine- sounds just like mine :-)

It's like there are three distinct sounds going on- a constant humming (as you might expect), a high pitched ticking (injectors- quite noisy on this engine anyway) and a more mid range rattle which on mine sounds more like it is coming from the front- this was the sound that was concerning me but I was told is normal.

Just relax and enjoy your car

[Luke.]

MarioKart said:

OP, just seen your vid and heard your engine- sounds just like mine :-)

It's like there are three distinct sounds going on- a constant humming (as you might expect), a high pitched ticking (injectors- quite noisy on this engine anyway) and a more mid range rattle which on mine sounds more like it is coming from the front- this was the sound that was concerning me but I was told is normal.

Just relax and enjoy your car

Thanks. Much appreciated. And certainly gives me peace of mind.