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Model: Mini Mini R60, Countryman1 - Years 2010-2016
Part: Timing belt
Operation: The consequences of breaking the distribution chain of a Mini Countryman.

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

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How to replace the Ford Transit key battery

Below I will explain how to replace the remote control key battery on the car, take a small screwdriver and pry the rear part of the remote control, (where there is the ring), at which point unhook the back cover and yes will have access to the compartment containing the battery. Always with the help of the small screwdriver, proceed to make the va and lift the battery out of the housing. Then take the new battery (check the type) and place it on the housing, always making sure to position it with the positive pole facing upwards. Finally, close the back cover by re-hooking it to the key.

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