Gearbox / Clutch Noise

[Hoddo]

I have a MY05 Cooper S with 50k on the clock.

Recently when I start her up there is a odd tapping noise. This instantly vanishes when the clutch is depressed and I move off, the noise does not reappear once the car has warmed up.

Could this be gearbox or clutch related. A few Google searches have shown the gearbox could well be the issue and as the car is out of warranty I would like to get to the bottom of this asap before I do some damage and incur a reasonable bill.




Was the same gearbox fitted to the R56?

[choptop]

Could be thrust bearing.

[Hoddo]

choptop said:

Could be thrust bearing.

It is the thrust bearing. Going to get it done asap.

[turbolucy]

Mine's got this, going to get the clutch replaced at the same time, may as well while there is access.