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A repair manual has proper instructions and a diagram with timing marks. An excerpt of section 11719 camshaft timing chain from the mini cooper, cooper s, clubman r55, r56, r57 service manual. Page 3 cooper congratulations on your new mini cooper s this owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. To all mini cooper s owners important info about core plug engine failure. The timing chain setup in the mini engine is known to be a problem area. For example, the toyota timing chain replacement schedule, according to some of its owners, state the manual doesnt have a special schedule. Thats why highly rated auto mechanics recommend replacing it every 60,000 to 100,000 miles. Lock camshafts, as required, and note position of camshaft timing marks. Problems with the timing chain tensioner in certain models of the 2nd generation mini cooper were all too well known among owners, but it took a lawsuit and several years before bmwmini decided to acknowledge and correct the problem. Our list of 8 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2003 mini cooper.
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Jun 21, 2010 how to check engine oil level on a 2007 2011 mini cooper. Mini r56 timing chain replacement bmw repair guide. Mini cooper and mini cooper convertible 112 mini cooper s and mini cooper s convertible 1 engine oil 114 coolant 115 brake system 117. Mini probably do not state, so change it just before it fails. Buy a 2007 mini cooper timing sprocket at discount prices. Most of these cars nowadays are interference engines,cheeping out on a t belt job can result in a catastrophe that can cost a lot more than. This having to jump through hoops in order to get compensation with a deadline of june 20th 2016 is reprehensible.
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One of the features of the bmw prince engine is that the timing chain and tensioner are located inside the engine. A settlement has been reached with bmw over allegations that the following mini cooper models suffer from a defect within their timing chain tensioners that can cause extensive engine damage. Water pump and thermostat housing leak if your mini cooper has over 50,000 miles you should consider replacing the water pump and thermostat. While cooper diesel does sound like a contradiction, we should point out this is an entirely new dervburning engine. Get the best deals on timing components for mini cooper when you shop the largest online. The 2007 mini cooper has 119 nhtsa complaints for the engine at 63,186 miles average. We sell mini brake pads, mini engine parts, mini timing parts, mini accessories and much more. Before a new timing belt is installed, the crankshaft, the camshaft and other components synchronised with a crankshaft must be aligned in a certain way. I am assembling engine and putting it back in the car. A timing chain doesnt need to be replaced unless there is a problem with it. When you ordered your mini, you chose various items of equipment. The solution is to replace it with an updated design. The aim throughout this manual has been simplicity, clarity and completeness, with practical explanations, stepbystep procedures and accurate specifications.
Check your owners manual or repair manual for your vehicle for your specific engine oil capacity. Hardtop r56, model years 2007 through 2010 clubman r55, model years 2008 through 2010 convertible r57, model years 2009 through 2010 the plaintiffs alleged that bmw knew about the defective part. For nearly two years i loved this car and didnt have to pay much in the way of maintenance. Here is a list of timing belts and timing chains for a mini cooper one. O would be good to see at what mileage other owners have changed theirs. If replacing the water pump, do so at this time, and of course drain the cooling system first. Mini cooper s r53 cam chain replacement by a female.
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