2012 Mini Cooper/ 122K miles /stick shift Problem: Knocking sound;
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Asked by Peter Oct 04, 2022 at 08:06 PM about the 2012 MINI Cooper Base

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2012 Mini Cooper/ 122K miles /stick shift
Problem: Knocking sound; first thought it was an engine  knock.
But:
Knock does not occur when idle/car not in motion.
Knock does not occur when clutch is depressed.
Knock does not change on engine speed or tach speed.
Seems to come from left front.

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beatupchevy answered about a year ago

Drive half the car up onto a PHAT curb , crawl under neath and take a look . Look for a wear mark , grab things and see if they knock .

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Ed92626 answered about a year ago

As the knocking is heard the same at all speeds and isn't heard when the clutch is depressed, I'd suspect that you have a defective hydraulic clutch; either in the master or slave cylinders.

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Peter answered about a year ago

Good tips. Will look for wear marks, but definitely needs a certified Mini mechanic. Thanks guys

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karen answered about a year ago

Could be a bearing but if it's happening when cornering or going over speed bumps could be the rack and opinion needs replacing.

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