1st Gen R53 Cooper S Bouncing Tensioner

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    #1 wzabrouski, Mar 29, 2011
    It appears after 60k, my tensioner is bouncing. Time for a new one... Why can't someone sell the little shock absorber?
     
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    #2 Minidave, Mar 29, 2011
    If you're talking about the chain tensioner in the engine, your local MINI dealer has them, just be sure you get the latest and greatest version.

    What makes you say it's "bouncing"?
     
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    #3 wzabrouski, Mar 29, 2011
    Sorry. Serpentine belt tensioner.
     
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    #4 Minidave, Mar 29, 2011
    Ah....... we've had so much discussion lately about the other one....my bad.
     
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    #5 ScottinBend, Mar 29, 2011
    Geez......you second gen guys need to stay out of our threads!


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    And no, no one has been able to locate a replacement for just the damper on our tensioners. Replaced mine for about $135 from the dealer.
     
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    #6 wzabrouski, Mar 29, 2011
    How did you manage that price? The tensioner itself is about $160 from Way and I planned on doing the install myself???
     
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    #7 ScottinBend, Mar 29, 2011
    My local dealer and club discount. Check with Classic or Morristown for prices as they offer some good deals.
     
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    #8 beken, Mar 30, 2011
    A Gates tensioner runs around $100 in Canada.
    A MINI tensioner is $300 from the MINI dealer.
     
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    #9 wzabrouski, Mar 30, 2011
    Ordered one from Way Motor Works today for $160.
     

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