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Are there any known engine issues to be aware of when looking to buy a 3rd Generation MINI? The timing chain problems have put me off looking for a 2nd Generation car.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
if you can get a garage to tie up their two post ramp for 2 to 3 days common is around £1800, word to wise i know someone fitted a cheap ebay kit and within a year was getting rattles off tension again,, bmw genuine would be best root for parts at least know it should do 80k min if oil changes are 8k and worth using a engine flush like seafoam, i know someone who adds a 1/4 can of wyns engine treatment in his oil makes the oil tab thicker but makes the oil stick to the metal parts better when cold if that makes sense,, i've been doing same trick on high miles prince engines and helps reduce oil usage,, but can effect lifters badly if use to much,Thanks mike1967.
Alternatively, looking back to the 2nd Generation diesel cars with the BMW N47 engine, roughly how much would it cost for a full replacement timing chain & gear set including labour?