HonestJohn.co.uk

Timing chain failure on my MINI - where do I stand?

My 2013 MINI has covered 73,000 miles and the timing chain/tensioner has failed. The MINI garage does not recognise a problem but said they will carry out diagnostics at £120 an hour before sending ...
Carsguide.com.au

Mini Cooper: Loose timing chain

My Mini Cooper has a faulty timing chain. I made this point when I took my car in for servicing in November and nothing was done. Within a week or so my car began to stall, it was checked again and I ...
jdpower

Timing Chain Vs. Timing Belt

We must first understand what each of these two systems does for a car. They both serve the same purpose, which is to coordinate the movement of the crankshaft as well as the camshaft(s) so that the ...
ConsumerAffairs

Timing chain replacement cost

Keep reading to find out what a timing chain replacement costs, what kind of help you can expect from your warranty, and what the key differences are between timing chains and timing belts. Luckily, ...
Cars

Timing Belt Vs. Timing Chain

Many modern passenger cars have either a timing belt or a timing chain. Generally speaking, timing belts have the advantage of being quieter and cheaper to produce and replace, while timing chains ...