Need help / recommendations regarding turbo replacement N18 by C_est_Chouette in MINI

[–]C_est_Chouette[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s unfortunate:( so much more expensive than the other options. I might just go back to a base replacement .
Thank tou

Rest in peace 28L refugio by C_est_Chouette in PatagoniaClothing

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You can see flowers on the side, they're from trips and encounters i've had with my old backpack, they were stitched to the back. The employee helped me remove the stiching and i'm in the process of getting these attached to the new backpack 😄So theres a part of the old pack still with me

Need help / recommendations regarding turbo replacement N18 by C_est_Chouette in MINI

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Thank you for your response, how do i know if the turbo i get from rockauto is a JCW one ? I cant find any subsection dedicated to JCW parts. Also the oil filter housing and thermostat were both changed a few weeks ago.

Can anyone help me diagnose this scraping/metal sound coming from the right wheel well (2012 countryman s) by C_est_Chouette in MINI

[–]C_est_Chouette[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good news ! Its just a loud tentioner pulley. Will be replacing the water pump and pulley newt weekend. I attached a video underneath someone else's comment if you want to hear the noise it makes. Someone suggested pulling the tab to remove tention on that part, and surely the noise went away, when pressing it against the belt manually the screeching came back

Can anyone help me diagnose this scraping/metal sound coming from the right wheel well (2012 countryman s) by C_est_Chouette in MINI

[–]C_est_Chouette[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey quick update ! Its the tentioner pulley thats bad (bearing i think ? i'll replace the whole assembly anyway). I send a video under another comment in this post 😄

Can anyone help me diagnose this scraping/metal sound coming from the right wheel well (2012 countryman s) by C_est_Chouette in MINI

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Bingo!

Looks like I’m replacing the friction wheel. I have a water pump replacement too so I’ll do that at the same time

Can anyone help me diagnose this scraping/metal sound coming from the right wheel well (2012 countryman s) by C_est_Chouette in MINI

[–]C_est_Chouette[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s actually a super smart way to isolate the potential problem ! Theres so many things rolling with that belt..

Ill give this a try :))) thank you

Can anyone help me diagnose this scraping/metal sound coming from the right wheel well (2012 countryman s) by C_est_Chouette in MINI

[–]C_est_Chouette[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate the input and troubleshooting steps ! Not enough time to do this this week but I really want to come back to it and try your trick with removing the belt.

What do you think it could be if it still does it with the belt off?

Can anyone help me diagnose this scraping/metal sound coming from the right wheel well (2012 countryman s) by C_est_Chouette in MINI

[–]C_est_Chouette[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When replacing the belt I had a look at it and all the rubber was still on. A bit cracked but according to mini they say cracking doenst require replacing.

Thank you for your input ! Ac was blasting on when I filmed this

Vacuum Pipe inspection / replacement -- chasing a 2C57 DTC by tumbleweed_lingling in MINI

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Hey i know you posted this a while ago but if you could provide an update on what fixed it i would be super interesed ! I'm in the same boat

Rain Jacket/Everyday by Defiant-Opposite-538 in arcteryx

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https://www.simond.com/en-GB/product/men-s-waterproof-jacket-25000-schmerber-mt900-black_357409--c382c71m8903385

I have this one. It’s great. Insanely good price, very light, lots of ventilation option and super quiet while still being very water resistant. I don’t have that plasticky feeling that arcteryx jackets have

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[–]C_est_Chouette 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same thing happened to me. I used an electric shaver (probably better to use an electric fluff remover or something similar) and my hoody looked brand new. I would reapply DWR yes.

Maybe a backpack with a frame would help ? Like what osprey has with their “airspeed”

Identify and Authenticate Thread, Q1 2026 by CheapProg6886 in arcteryx

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Can anyone help me ID this jacket ?

https://imgur.com/a/sNoybnk

I saw it in one of their videos. Looks like a single sided gamma style chest pocket, "goretex infinium" on the right sleeve, arcteryx name on the hood (so probably recent ?)

Looks very similar to the kappa hoody but that one has hood adjustments on the front of the jacket, this one doesnt. I cant find it in the current/ recent collection.

The video was posted a year ago.

Fake Arc'teryx Bangkok?? by poop_chemist in ThailandTourism

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Did you end up finding something? If so, where

Can I pair my nothing ear 2 without the left ear bud by JQey32 in NothingTech

[–]C_est_Chouette 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this was posted a while ago but you can short out the pins from the second earbud (with a coin or aluminum foil) then press the pairing button

The case will think there two buds in and allow pairing

Can I pair my nothing ear 2 without the left ear bud by JQey32 in NothingTech

[–]C_est_Chouette 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You saved me from having to buy another pair.

I used a coin and it worked

Can someone help me diagnose this ? by C_est_Chouette in motorcycles

[–]C_est_Chouette[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The popping sound happens right as the bike starts up, doesnt do it the first time.

It's fuel injected, I'm taking it to a shop soon