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R56 - Death Rattle? - Realised I put it in the wrong forum, help to move it to R56 please?

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8.6K views 12 replies 4 participants last post by  Jas_R57JCW  
I just went through the same concern on my 2012 JCW - I also posted a video of the noise I had. I had it checked at MiniTech in Southend - left it with them overnight and they looked at it the following morning when it was cold. They diagnosed it as the chain was stretched and I went ahead with replacement and a decoke. I thought it was better to be safe than sorry. They said it was really difficult to diagnose over a video.

I do think that these engines aren't that quiet anyway but if you're getting it checked by a specialist then that's probably the best thing to do.

Best of luck!
 
Many thanks Hen. I do think you are right, and my auxiliary belt is asking for being replacement.

In addition to that, took the car to an specialist and basically it was confirmed that the chain was stretched and the tensioner was very weak, so full timing chain kit now installed.

Hopefully that is the end of it!!!!!
Glad you got it sorted in the end - better for the peace of mind.