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N18 timing chain replacement cost

35K views 16 replies 8 participants last post by  jimhill525 
#1 ·
Hi all, thinking of getting my 60 reg n18 chain tensioners and guides done as its done 100k now! Any ideas what i should be paying?
Thanks everyone?
 
#4 ·
N18's began in April 2010 - my daughter has one of the first, built on 14 April 2010 and ours was built in September. We have not had any issues with either of the N18 engines, both of which are at around 60k kilometers. I would be interested to hear if anyone has experienced timing chain or tensioner issues with the N18.
 
#14 ·
I have a 2010 April N18 and I have recently had to have the timing chain and guides etc replaced. I was originally quoted £830 from BMW Gatwick but after stating this is my 3rd Mini with timing chain issues they gave me a 50% discount on labour and the parts free. If you don't ask you don't get, but what added weight to my claim was that my car has had every bit of work at a BMW stealers.

I contacted other independent Mini specialists prior to getting the offer from BMW and I got quotes from £350 to £700 for timing chain and oil. Extremely varied!!!!
 
#16 ·
Sorry mate but it can happen as with any car regardless of brand, if you have the alignment tool set, there is a tool you use to measure the amount of stretch in the chain. If the chain is on its limits or over its going to start slapping around and cause additional wear so replacing the chain and other required components is your best answer is to replace the worn parts. If your a DIY capable owner, its really not that difficult with a good manual and the correct tools (the alignment tool is critical to lock the cams etc).

Far cheaper than changing cars to do preventative maintenance. :)

This is the tool you use to measure chain stretch.

BMW Mini Rigid Chain Tensioner Tool N12 N14 N16 N18 N40 N42 N45 N46 N52 N62 | eBay

If you buy the kit, its included as part of the kit.

BMW N13, Mini Cooper N18 Timing Tool Set 117 440, 119 340, 496 709, 119 590 | eBay
 
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