Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

The consequences of breaking the distribution chain of a Mini Countryman.

Model: Mini Mini R60, Countryman1 - Years 2010-2016
Part: Timing belt

In this video, we see the consequences of the chain breakage in a Mini Countryman with an N47 engine. The damage was extensive, and in order to carry out the repair, it was necessary to dismantle the entire car; engine, gearbox, differential, transmission. In this engine, the timing chain consists of three chains: the oil pump chain did not suffer any damage, while we can see that the other two chains have completely broken. There was no damage to the connecting rods, but the cylinder head and valves suffered the most damage. In the control housing, only the pulley will need to be replaced, while we can see the basket with the damaged components: gasket, bolts, guides, lifters, rockers, and the high-pressure pulley that exploded. We then see the cleaned oil pan, and of course, the cylinder head is new, as well as the intake and exhaust valves and seats. In this case, the breakage was sudden, but often it gives us warnings by rubbing against the crankcase. Good maintenance can help us avoid these problems; manufacturers indicate maintenance intervals that are too long, especially for diesel engines. 30,000 kilometers are too many due to the lack of DPF regenerations. The recommendation is to halve these intervals.

Posted on 16 February 2024 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

When to change the timing chain of the Mini Countryman
When to change the timing chain of the Mini Countryman
Mini (2010-2016 / R60, Countryman1) As we had already explained for the belt, the timing chain also has the task of synchronizing the rotation of the crankshaft with the movement of the…
How do you replace the timing chain of the Mini Countryman?
How do you replace the timing chain of the Mini Countryman?
Mini (2010-2016 / R60, Countryman1) In order to replace the timing chain of the Mini Countryman, you need to open the hood so that you can access the components located inside the engin…
How do you replace the timing chain of the Mini Countryman?
How do you replace the timing chain of the Mini Countryman?
Mini (2010-2016 / R60, Countryman1) The procedure for replacing the timing chain of the Mini Countryman involves opening the hood to access the engine compartment and removing the plast…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Replace the Front Bumper on a BMW 3 Series

This simple operation will be illustrated in this short video guide. As the first step, raise the hood to access and remove the bolts securing the top of the bumper. Next, remove the bolts and clips that attach the inner fender to the rear of the bumper. This operation will need to be repeated on both sides. Also, remove the screws that secure the bottom of the bumper to the lower engine cover. Now, just pull the bumper away, being careful to disconnect the connectors at the back.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos