02-06 Mini Cooper timing chain tensioner replacement (the easy way)

02-06 Mini Cooper timing chain tensioner replacement (the easy way)
In this video I’m showing you the easy way to replace the timing chain tensioner on a first generation (2002-2006) Mini Cooper.
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