[KernowLad]

Cheers Scudder,

Have cleared the code, but haven't replaced the sensor yet (I've got one, but thought I'd chance the MOT) ..

Anyway it failed today, on emissions ? Not surprised though .. My mechanic mate thinks it might be the first sensor causing the problem based on these failures ..

 

[KernowLad]

Hmm - I can honestly say there is no smoke, or smell of oil, or oil being consumed at all ..

It's an R56 engine if it helps ?

Does smell a bit rich at times, like a choke is stuck on, and idle tickover is a bit lumpy but no other symptoms

 

[KernowLad]

So, after various diagnostics and live readings - it appears that there is a distinct lack of output pressure (mechanic says it should be something like 20, but it's only giving out 5) ..

They've seen it before on this engine, and they think it's the timing chain / and possibly the sprocket jumping due to missing teeth ..

So cheers mike1967 ?

 

[KernowLad]

Update - had the timing chain and VVT stuff replaced, and the Mini passed with flying colours. No advisories or anything.

Cheers all ..