[mike1967]

P0340 - Camshaft position sensor "A" circuit (obviously)
P2982 - Int Cam Zero signal max (obviously)

for me these two would be my clue maybe, i would strip wiring from the ecu to the sensors for cam position sensor A ie inlet one,
also on the inlet side of head there is a position sensor for camshaft it has a 4 pin big fat black plug on it on a 90 degree its a proper main to take wiring off it, i guess you have checked that the timing chain tensioner os not at end of its travel and its not the back lash in chain causing it, car done over 60k on a chain it will need one if not right now pretty soon,, check wiring lomb first wires break in there a lot

 

[mike1967]

would also suspect doggy 02 sensor will fail intermittently,, as when car first starts the ecu runs on a closed circuit ie cold start set values then when gets to a temperature its switches the 02 sensors on as such then these control fueling in connection with the temperature sensor and thermostat housing, there is a new updated thermostat and temp sensor for the psa prince engines comes with a added piece of wiring as well link below for what it is, when old ones fail i have heard get misfires and all kinds of intermittent games.
link below for om plus wire upgrade,
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-...e:Mini&hash=item41d8e35f62:g:Q3UAAOSwgLlaXjxs

 

[mike1967]

Bad news. :crying:
It looks like the chain is a bit stretched. BMW recommends replacing the tensioner if the chain is stretched to 67mm and replacing whole chain kit, if is stretched more than 68mm.
My (as seen in the attached picture) has 69.11mm.

So I will replace it soon. I just need to make sure that the weather will be good. ::wink::


@mike1967 Can a stretched chain cause above problems with rough idle and System Too Rich Off Idle Bank 1?

totally hence why on that said chain stretched, what happens the engine is designed to keep a inlet valve and exhaust valve open at same time its called scravenge effect, as hot exhaust gasses leave the cylinder it causes a suck effect and helps to pull the clean air in to inlet and cylinder,, trouble when chain stretches this effect gets all wrong and will make effect the mixtures as this dumps unburnt air and fuel straight on the cat and upstream 02 sensor thats controls the fuel air mix etc, after changing the chain its common to keep getting 02 sensor and low cat fault codes up for around 3-5 cold to hot runs,, ie its a must do need to run car for long enough so the coolant gets to running temp and does so for long enough for the ecu to switch from cold start preset map to closed circuit sensing on its cat and 02 sensors,, at this point ecu will start to relearn the new running parameters the new chain gives... i always say to people 60k is the life of a chain on these engines vag group engines are not much better if any so its not just the prince engines,

 

[mike1967]

IMPORTANT WHILE THEY HAVE CAR ASK THEM TO PULL INLET MANIFOLD BACK CHECK FOR INLET PORTS CARBON AS STRETCHED CHAIN ADDS TO IT IE THEY GET BLOCKED UP.. i use seafoam spray and scratch tool and rag and close both valves each time and clean them out, this costs pennies, or some spend £80-120 for walnut blasting,, guess i have of the age where when i started with cars i learnt to clean stuff as fast and as well as i can for no money,,

 

[mike1967]

As life has taught me, I do everything myself because I want it to be done well and without cutting costs on the material.
My motto is: "If you want something to be done well, do it yourself."

A month ago I cleaned the entire INTAKE and inlet ports with valves (attached pictures).
I changed the thermostat, the water pump, the new tensioner puller, belt and Valve cover. I got rid of all the squeals and strange sounds from engine bay, so that I can be sure that the engine will be safe at higher loads.

As I mentioned before, I have a stamp and the signature in the car service book, that the timing chain was changed at 60k. Which, of course, looks like a lie. That's why I always check everything and do it myself. :serious:
I am still not 100% sure if this chain was NOT replaced, because it is very easy to overtighten the screw = which will show that the chain is longer than in reality. But I will change it for pure curiosity and safety. 0
It is better now to spend a little more than to buy another engine later. :nerd:

And like you, I like everything to be clean.
In my car (which, I maintain), in the engine bay there is no trace of leaking oil from any part. You can practically "eat" from it. >

i dont tend to keep cars long a buy them sort them get bored then another comes along, just picked up a 2012 57k insignia diesel sports tourer under 3k few scratches and how can someone sit in a car where the road in cleaner just dont get it, everytime they hit a bump the dust and dirt they breath in is nasty,, after watching that top gear program where they had 3 old bmw cars and tested them for what the 30 years worth of dirt was,, hmmm i now buy something and wet vac the hole lot every time nasty other people **** no thank you lol.. i've already got the oil pump oi seal and timing belt water pump kit ready to go on, the dpf filter will be done with next 1k as i know full well what happens when these jobs are not done,, no what you say trusting anything on any car that someone is selling seems to be what they think is true and what really is, is not where i see it, i sold our 4x4 the other day guy came 340miles to buy it after a 20 minute chat on phone and thank me when he got here as was totally the way i described it to him ,, i have lost count the amount of times i have travelled to a car to find its not how its been described,, the whole country has gone nuts

 

[mike1967]

I bought a reinforced timing chain from FEBI Germany with chain guide rails and upgraded tensioner.
Now I am looking for new bolts, as they should be changed according to the BMW recommendation.

Where in UK I can buy the following items:
- Inlet Camshaft sprocket Torx Bolt (M10x1x52) [10 - on the picture]
- Exhaust Camshaft sprocket Torx Bolt (M10x1x30) [9 - on the picture]
- Crankshaft Bolt [not on the picture, bottom sprocket 6]

- Chain guide bolt x 2 [15 - on the picture]
- Chain guide bolt Top [13 - on the picture]

I do not want anything from cheap materials/metals, I prefer the original parts so that the screws do not crack/break or the thread does not get damaged.
I checked many online stores with bmw parts, but no store has it separately. Many kits, one screw in one set, different screw in a second one, hard to match all screws in one kit.

Or maybe someone has information about the complete set of screws for the N14 engine?

last 2 i bought were around £3 plus VAT each from bmw

 

[mike1967]

Thanks guys for a hint.

I ordered everything I needed at the local BMW delar yesterday and I collected everything today.
Actually, as you wrote, I did not ruin myself financially and the best part of it is that I have all the original parts.

As of today, 28.60.2019, if someone plans to change the timing chain, he must have a minimum of these parts brand new. :big_grin:
I saw many repair kits on internet. Many of them had a lot of unnecessary things in their kit and because of that their prices were astronomical.
I remember one set for 1300 GBP. :eeksurprise:
I will write them, with the part numbers, to help others purchase the necessary parts for this job.

BMW part number for Mini Cooper S r56 (N14 engine):

1 x 11 31 7 516 088 - Timing Chain Kit - in my case FEBI Bilstein (chain, side guide rails x 2, Top guide rail, tensioner "upgraded version") = 84.45 GBP
1 x 11 36 7 545 863 - Exhaust Camshaft Torx Bolt = 2.36 GBP
1 x 11 36 7 536 087 - Inlet/Intake Camshaft Torx Bolt = 2.80 GBP
1 x 11 21 7 616 164 - Crankshaft Hex Bolt = 4.79 GBP
1 x 11 31 7 550 461 - Gasket ring for Guide Rail Top Bolt = 0.57 GBP
2 x 11 31 7 535 770 - O-ring for Guide Rail Bolt = 2.38 GBP each = 4.76 GBP

Total: 99.73 GBP :big_grin:

1300 GBP? For what? Maybe the chain is made of gold ::wink:::big_grin:

the febi bilstein chain is factory fitment i was seen somewhere n my travels. i done another one to day on 207gti the owner was told 8k ago had timing chain kit done,, more like 60k ago as was 8 degrees between to cams lok tools on, and found one of the chain guide pins was distorted oddley

 

[mike1967]

done a 207 gti this week guy bought car from someone they told him chain was done 8k ago, deffo was not had about 4mm left on tensioner travel, i always add 20k to what ever anyone else at least, i tend to use febi or FAI timing chain kits or recently been using this company on ebay they specialise in mini and saab parts
neobrothers link below.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Timing-C...e:Mini&hash=item33f602a910:g:-lIAAOSwV-Nbsjin

 

[mike1967]

neos brothers are specialist bmw and saab parts outlet, i have used their chain kits and other stuff always seems to do the job, and i wont fit anything that dont compare well with factory, that seller has always been helpful and goods have been good. ironically parts that say come from germany might be sold from there but sourced from other EU country's or in some cases asia. this all said on timing chains kits it seems no efter market seller offers the new update tensioners yet and these are by far the best option, pics below for a old style to new style,

 

[mike1967]

I replaced the timing chain about 3 days ago.
It was work for the whole day, beautiful weather, lots of fun. :big_grin:0

The timing chain did not look worn as much (fraction of mm), all the guides were completely and nothing was broken, at that time I thought that maybe someone actually changed it at 60k. [picture 1 and 2]

After setting the engine in the right position and locked it I saw that:
- Inlet Camshaft is OFF about 5' (degree) [picture 3]
- Exhaust Camshaft is OFF about 3' (degree) [picture 4]

Because everything was unscrewed, I replaced the entire system with the timing chain anyway. [picture 5]
I measured the new chain with a BMW special tool and it turned out that in fact the old chain was more worn than it looked. (New chain 64mm)

Yesterday I have made more than 60 miles and everything looks that it is correct and the problem is fixed. I will check it on some longer routes as well.

The conclusion is as always; that you can not trust people and you have to take care of everything yourself. ::wink::

ideal its fixed the guides dont wear much the top guide on engines that have chain so worn it rattles will snapp top guide off, it dont take much to get things running wrong on them, happy days