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Need some advice from the collective experts here. Son’s GF has an 07 N12 auto with a timing and/or vanos issue. Wish I could recall exactly,...

I recently replaced the timing chain on my 2010 R55 S model after it failed on me while driving. Repair went great, I used the kit from Mini...

timing chain tensioner failed while driving. replaced timing chain set. engine won't start and the above code was displayed. Anyone know what this...

Hello guys, The timing chain on the car recently broke without any warning while I was accelerating from stationary. I was perhaps driving at...

I need some help working on my son's '07 R56 MCS, that we just bought used with 146,000 miles(he is 16). I had the noisy timing chain and hard...

I lost my timing chain last week. So, now it's time to see what is out there that is better than stock for replacement parts. So, are there...

My 2008 mini cooper clubman keeps stalling as I come to stops =( I had the timing chain tensioner replaced by a local mechanic and it stopped...

I'm pretty sure I need to have the timing chain tensioner replaced on my mini. Can anyone recommend a good shop near Dubuque to have that work...

Hey all, It's been a while since I've posted a thread. Now I'm back with a question. I have a 2007 Cooper S. It's on its 4th tensioner and 2nd...

Suppose i got two timing chain tensioners in my hands and one of the two im told that is a faulty one, how can i tell which one it is?

greetings all my 2008 MCS has a new oil leak. the source appears to be a black plastic box directly above the rear-lower engine mount. i can...

I am in the process of purchasing a 2007 MCS with 53k miles. It's at the Mini dealer getting a timing chain recall complied with as well as a...

Had my cam chain tensioner replaced June 2013 with the 78mm unit. now I noticed there is yet another updated version that is 82mm in length. If my...

Has anybody had problem with their timing chain or timing chain tensioner ? For their 2007 mini Cooper base model R56 engine N12 mine has 75000...

around 15k ago the tensioner on my timing chain failed, i had a huge slapping noise till it cane in, after i installed it, it was much better, yi...

I installed my crower ns1 today and couldn't find anywhere a real instructions on installing the chain tensioner. I didn't know you could click it...

Hi mini gurus, recently rebuilt a n14b16 r55 with bad piston on 4. Reluctantly replaced timing components with factory timing chain , tensioner,...

One good ride deserves another. Race through the ages with MINI and see how a big idea in 1959 started a chain reaction that's been charging...

1. Is it possible to lose engine oil from the timing chain tensioner? 2. If so, under what circumstances can this happen?