Engine Drivetrain 1st Gen Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Timing chain tensioner tips? (1st gen)

I do not know myself but I am interested in the answer.

 

1 & 3 work for sure, 2 usually works but does have a chance that it won't.

I've opted for 3 everytime I've pulled mine.

Besides if 3 doesn't work for you, you can always go right to 2 with no extra effort.

 

Oh, just make sure, no matter which method you choose, you torque it properly.

Big sloppy mess if it loosens up & real mess & bad juju if it would come out completely & you didn't catch it right away.

And, you really shouldn't need to do the washer trick, it's such a "no big deal" to pull again, I'd do it without the washer first & then only do it if you need to.

I'm still on my original guides & chain.

 

Yes

 

All three ways worked fine in my experiance.
I pull the ECU relay and turn the engine over to aquire OP, then install the relay and fire the engine..... it is all good.

Just me.................................

Thumper