2G2M - Mini Cooper S R56 Timing Chain Replacement

The timing chain tensioner is a known issue on the N14 engine. Failure of the tensioner can cause the chain to jump a tooth on the timing gears and end up with a destroyed engine. Follow Eric in his home garage replacement of the entire timing system in the 2008 R56.

Here is the timing tool I got from amazon. The picture is a black box, mine came in red, and was short 1 of the mount bolts. I used one from the valve cover, it worked great. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HA490PK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T1_a6PBzbYVYCK7F

This is the external torx set I used -https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I45Y8Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T1_G.PBzb0K56GRR

And just in case, here is the oil filter housing socket I used on the timing chain tensioner -https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KMULLY2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T1_FbQBzbMM0WB7P

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