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ctownsend · Apr 3rd, 2006, 09:22 PM

Hello everybody,
Dumb question here...

Does the MNI Cooper have a timing belt? If so, when should it be replaced? By a dealer or can any mechanic handle it?

I have a 2002 MINI Cooper with 66,000 miles on it and I'm guessing I should start paying attention. Thanks!
Carter

bigcoyote · Apr 3rd, 2006, 09:37 PM

Hey there,

If memory serves, the MINI has a timing CHAIN - no need to change it, unless you are rebuilding the motor. It should last the life of the engine.

ratherbewindsurfing · Apr 3rd, 2006, 10:05 PM

Definitely timing chain, http://www.tritecmotors.com.br/english/motors/16L.htm#

As bigcoyote says it should last the life of the engine

Root Ginger · Apr 4th, 2006, 07:56 AM

Direct link to the data http://www.tritecmotors.com.br/engli...percharged.htm

SamHarrison · Apr 5th, 2006, 11:05 AM

phew this is good news for me also...
i have a 51plate MC with 50k on the clock and was starting to wonder about this too..

Lohen · Apr 5th, 2006, 10:48 PM

MINI's do use a timing chain, and its pretty durable. Only worth changing if you are doing an engine rebuild. If you are changing it, the chain should only cost you around £30 from a MINI dealer.

Andrey

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ctownsend MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Francisco Local Time: 02:29 PM Posts: 40 Offline	Timing Belt Maintenance Guidelines? Hello everybody, Dumb question here... Does the MNI Cooper have a timing belt? If so, when should it be replaced? By a dealer or can any mechanic handle it? I have a 2002 MINI Cooper with 66,000 miles on it and I'm guessing I should start paying attention. Thanks! Carter

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bigcoyote HOT Arizona Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mesa, Arizona, USA Local Time: 02:29 PM Posts: 113 Offline	Hey there, If memory serves, the MINI has a timing CHAIN - no need to change it, unless you are rebuilding the motor. It should last the life of the engine. "Never follow a MINI, They do weird things" View My Photo Gallery

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Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 09:29 PM Posts: 4,634 Offline	Direct link to the data http://www.tritecmotors.com.br/engli...percharged.htm It was acceptable in the 80's

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Lohen New Mini Specialists Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Staffordshire, UK Local Time: 09:29 PM Posts: 855 Offline	MINI's do use a timing chain, and its pretty durable. Only worth changing if you are doing an engine rebuild. If you are changing it, the chain should only cost you around £30 from a MINI dealer. Andrey New MINI Specialists www.lohen.co.uk

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Apr 3rd, 2006, 10:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
ratherbewindsurfing Soggied Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 10:29 PM Posts: 75 Offline	Definitely timing chain, http://www.tritecmotors.com.br/english/motors/16L.htm# As bigcoyote says it should last the life of the engine

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