You can tell this car did not get frequent oil changes by the condition of the cam bearing caps being all dull brown. And yeah, I hate worm gear clamps. Too easy to overtighten and cut the hose, and OEM spring clamps always maintain the same clamping force as the hose expands and contracts during temperature changes and aging.
Thank you very much for this video. What was the mileage on this car? I'm planning to buy one a 2015 Mini (N18 engine) with 62,000 mile on it. So not sure when I have to change the timing chain?
Wild! What’s the approximate cost of a service/repair like this all in with parts and the labor? I’m an owner of a 2012 R57 Mini Cooper S with an N18 engine (convertible version of the hardtop gen 2 mini). Been well taken care of for 85,000 miles and driven slowly/calmly in short trips by a family member. Now I’m the owner, driving exceptionally sporty once up to operating temperature, and am deep diving to try and figure how to work on my machine. Wasn’t aware of this risk, but the internet confirms timing chains grenade this thing. I’m at 106k miles now. My chief concern was my automatic transmission and soft top for expense planning, but now im watching both timing chain and the turbo. The turbo I feel I can replace myself at my ultimate learning experience. But this…. This seems involved. How much effort is getting to that chain to replace?
Hello, we suggest getting quotes from your local service provider as prices can vary from shop to shop. We also suggest not to attempt this job without the necessary special tooling and experience. A mistake can end up with piston to valve contact and then things get more expensive. Thank you for watching our videos.
Have you guys ever done a timing cover for an oil leak? If so does the head gasket also have to come off or could you remove the oil pan and do it thay way?
No, there is not a separate timing cover. The cylinder head and engine block wrap around the timing chain. There is no need to remove the cylinder head. Thank you for watching our videos.
Quick question, i am replacing the timing chain on my n18. I torqued the crank bolt to specs with the loking pin in, but did not have the cams in at the same time. I put the cams in after i torqued the crank bolt and have them locked now. Going to torque the tensioner and cam gears next. Is it acceptable in this order?
I would say that you will be ok as long as the crank remains locked while you are torqueing the cams and installing the tensioner. Since the camshaft adjusters are "free spinning" until torqued down, all the chain slack should roll to the tensioner side once the tensioner is installed. Prior to torqueing the cam bolts, make sure you have the chain pre tensioned. Thank you for watching our video.
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You can tell this car did not get frequent oil changes by the condition of the cam bearing caps being all dull brown.
And yeah, I hate worm gear clamps. Too easy to overtighten and cut the hose, and OEM spring clamps always maintain the same clamping force as the hose expands and contracts during temperature changes and aging.
I can’t find the video of you fitting the new parts…😏
Great instructional video, how much did the total repair cost?
Thank you very much for this video. What was the mileage on this car? I'm planning to buy one a 2015 Mini (N18 engine) with 62,000 mile on it. So not sure when I have to change the timing chain?
How many miles where on this Mini?
Wild! What’s the approximate cost of a service/repair like this all in with parts and the labor? I’m an owner of a 2012 R57 Mini Cooper S with an N18 engine (convertible version of the hardtop gen 2 mini). Been well taken care of for 85,000 miles and driven slowly/calmly in short trips by a family member. Now I’m the owner, driving exceptionally sporty once up to operating temperature, and am deep diving to try and figure how to work on my machine. Wasn’t aware of this risk, but the internet confirms timing chains grenade this thing. I’m at 106k miles now. My chief concern was my automatic transmission and soft top for expense planning, but now im watching both timing chain and the turbo. The turbo I feel I can replace myself at my ultimate learning experience. But this…. This seems involved. How much effort is getting to that chain to replace?
Hello, we suggest getting quotes from your local service provider as prices can vary from shop to shop. We also suggest not to attempt this job without the necessary special tooling and experience. A mistake can end up with piston to valve contact and then things get more expensive. Thank you for watching our videos.
Have you guys ever done a timing cover for an oil leak? If so does the head gasket also have to come off or could you remove the oil pan and do it thay way?
No, there is not a separate timing cover. The cylinder head and engine block wrap around the timing chain. There is no need to remove the cylinder head. Thank you for watching our videos.
Quick question, i am replacing the timing chain on my n18. I torqued the crank bolt to specs with the loking pin in, but did not have the cams in at the same time. I put the cams in after i torqued the crank bolt and have them locked now. Going to torque the tensioner and cam gears next. Is it acceptable in this order?
I would say that you will be ok as long as the crank remains locked while you are torqueing the cams and installing the tensioner. Since the camshaft adjusters are "free spinning" until torqued down, all the chain slack should roll to the tensioner side once the tensioner is installed. Prior to torqueing the cam bolts, make sure you have the chain pre tensioned.
Thank you for watching our video.