2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: R56 paper wieght in my garage

  1. vetsvette

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    #2 vetsvette, Mar 6, 2016
    If you have the original chain tensioner installed, it would be worth a try to take it to the dealer. Mine didn't cause a catastrophic engine failure, but it was sounding more like a hay bailer than a car when I took it in. They replaced everything even though the car was 7 years old and had 120K miles on it. Doesn't cost anything to try.
     
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    #3 Gtekk05, Mar 6, 2016
    We did a compression test and got very low readings, did a leak down test and also extremely low readings. Also found bits of the plastic guard on the timing chain in the top of the engine and assuming there is more in the oil pan. Based on all that, i'm assuming the worst here.

    May be worth a tow to the dealer to see what they say.
     
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    #4 caseydog, Mar 6, 2016
    Definitely check with a MINI dealer. Your car is part of a recall campaign AND a class-action lawsuit regarding the timing chain and tensioner.

    I got a new chain and tensioner for free at 94K miles on my 2007 CooperS. It was a pretty well publicized recall.

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  4. Eric_Link

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    #5 Eric_Link, Mar 6, 2016
    Yeah I have a2007 also. They replaced mine at 90k no questions asked. Also a bunch of other service campaigns. Hpfp, turbo water pump, chain tensioner and timing chain, some other stuff. It's worth trying.