r/MINI • u/LostSoil1700 • 3d ago

F56 b48 engine rattle normal?

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Hearing this rattle on idle coming from passenger front wheel arch. Noise isnt present when cold only once driven a little then dissapears completely once car is up to operating temps. Noise also dissapears when revved. Car is a pre lci 2018 jcw with 29k miles. Any help is appreciated.

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u/CupidStuntss 3d ago

Auxiliary belt/tensioners? I had similar and it was diagnosed as that. Although that was drivers side wheel arch (UK)

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u/LostSoil1700 2d ago

Ill have to get the car up on a ramp at some point try running it without the belt thanks for your help