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The Consequences of a Timing Chain Failure in a Mini Countryman

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

In this video, you will see the consequences of a timing chain failure in a Mini Countryman with an N47 engine. The damage was significant, and to carry out the repair, it was necessary to dismantle the entire vehicle: engine, gearbox, differential, and transmission. In this engine, the timing mechanism consists of three chains: the oil pump chain was undamaged, while the other two have broken. There was no damage to the connecting rods, but the cylinder head and valves suffered the most damage. In the camshaft housing, only the pulley will need to be replaced, while we see the basket with the damaged components: gasket, bolts, guides, tappets, rockers, and the high-pressure pulley that have exploded. The sump is now clean of debris, and naturally, the head is new along with the seats and intake and exhaust valves. In this case, the break was sudden, but often it gives warnings by rubbing against the cover. Good maintenance can prevent these issues; manufacturers indicate maintenance intervals that are too long: especially for diesels, 18,600 miles is too much due to missed DPF regenerations. The recommendation is to halve these intervals.

Updated on 14 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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