Look on YouTube for Modmini, he has a video on replacing the timing chain guides. he also covers damage to the timing chain cover (oil pump), he has a series where he rebuilds a blown motor and this shows you how the timing chain is correctly set to the cam and crank sprocket to maintain correct valve timing (chain has bright links and both
Participant. I recently checked the cost of having Lohen Mini, a reputable specialist, replace my timing chain, and their price comes to approximately £670, VAT included (classified as ‘Option 2’). This includes an oil service to take care of the guides and chain. Some people believe that improper management of oil levels is the cause of
Making matters worse, dealers charge upwards of $1,000 for timing chain replacement and up to $10,000 for an engine replacement. Figure 1. Faulty timing tensioners can lead to issues, and ultimately complete engine failure. Symptoms of Timing Chain Failure. Simply following the scheduled maintenance on your Mini isn't enough to prevent timing If the settlement is approved by the judge in the case, BMW will reimburse owners of affected MINI Coopers the entire cost of repairing or replacing the timing chain tensioner. In addition, the warranty will be extended to 7 years/100,000 miles. The MINI Cooper timing chain lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Tigger said: 20,000 miles to the first service interval :aargh: :aargh: :aargh: Note to self: Never buy a used R56 with anything more than delivery mileage! Tigger. +1. Except you'd be OK with mine, as I'm getting the oil and filter changed at 1,200 miles - i.e. a traditional running in service. Tigger Eeyore & Roo. A common misconception is that timing chains are a lifetime component but this is not the case. Timing belts have set replacement intervals typically between 40,000 and 100,000 miles depending on the vehicle. However, because timing chains are lubricated by the engine oil, their level of wear can vary depending on how well serviced the vehicle is. Year. Engine. Belt Or Chain. Interference or Non-Interference. 2003 - 2011. 1.6L. timing belt. non-interference. Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership. Pentastar 3.6 timing chain replacement interval. The new 3.6L Pentastar Engine was first seen on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The 3.6L V6 produces 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy for the 2-door model is advertised at 17mpg city and 21mpg highway. The 3.6L Pentastar makes use of a timing chain in place of a timing belt.
I just went to the Mini dealership and they told me the same thing. the timing chain doesn't need to be changed the same way as a timing belt replacement. he reassured me that in the 2005 year they rarely fail. I have 111k miles and I went to inquire too and that's what he said, but he DID say other parts related to the timing chain can fail.
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