So, when do these problems happen? I know people with close to 200K on original engine and no issues. However, I do plan to service SC and WP at around 100K (maybe sooner) which is another 50K.
So far for my car has had no issues - even after many bolt-on mods (Complete Madness performance II package).
Nope no recall, but my brother had his done "goodwill" by Cincinnati Mini at 62,000 miles. I believe MAG has been pretty proactive about it also. But depends on the dealer, as we all know some are better than others...
Correct. When I had my car if for service, they found a small oil leak because the bolt had started to back out. My MA told me that originally, they thought the problem was only on 2007-2009 cars, so that is what the dealer was checking. Now they check every second generation S- they are saying the problem is widespread.
I was told that there is no official recall, but rather it is a service campaign. Mini doesn't know which motors are affected, as the motors are sourced from Peugeot, who unfortunately can't determine which motors are affected either.
My car was caught early at 28K miles. Only the bolt and tensioner were replaced- the chain was fine.
