Is there a cam belt on a Mini Cooper?
The only MINI ever with a belt was the 2008-2010 R56 MINI 1.6 diesel that used the same 1.6 diesel engine as the Ford Focus, etc. In 2010 that too went over to a chain cam BMW diesel engine.
When did Mini Cooper go to chain cam?
In 2010 that too went over to a chain cam BMW diesel engine. Our honest used car pricing is a little bit different to all the others. You can get to our values through make or model – you don’t have to follow a prescribed route. Plus, it’s live, which means we can react to changes in the market quicker than any printed price guide.
What kind of engine does a Mini Cooper have?
Overview Overview Most Popular S 2dr Hatchback 1.6L 4cyl S Engine Type Gas Transmission 6-speed manual Drive Type Front wheel drive Cylinders Inline 4
How to find out what model Mini Cooper I have?
Please select your model from the drop down menu below the OutMotoring logo (or from the links/images below) to start shopping. If you don’t know what model you have please scroll down and select from the images below (and reference the body style and production dates). The production DATE of your MINI is listed on the drivers side door jam.
What are the models of the Mini Cooper?
From 2001 to 2006, MINI produced four hatchback models. R50 refers to the base model MINIs. These are the Cooper, the MINI One and the diesel-powered MINI One D. R53 refers to the top of the line hatchback model, the MINI Cooper S and Cooper S models with the John Cooper Works package.
What kind of engine does a 2007 MINI Cooper have?
Hello Nik, for your 2007 Mini Cooper non-S, if you have a convertible, then its a Generation 1 R52 with the W10 engine. If you have a hardtop, then its a Generation 2 R56 with the N12 engine.
Where does the Mini Cooper engine come from?
In 1997, Chrysler Corporation and Rover Group (by then a subsidiary of BMW) formed Tritec, a joint venture to design and manufacture small 4 cylinder engines. Chrysler was to design the engines and they were to be built by BMW in Curitiba, Brazil. Production of these engines began in September of 1999.
What is the body code for a Mini Cooper?
Instead of having a separate engineering code for the base model and Cooper S models as with the earlier cars, the overall body style was designated as one code, the R56. Along with this new body style, MINI released the Clubman, a station wagon version of the MINI, resurrecting another nameplate from the past.
Which is the best model of Mini Cooper?
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Does a Mini Cooper have a timing belt or timing chain?
All 2008 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference. 1.6L 4 Cyl. SOHC 1.6L 4 Cyl. DOHC 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged
What kind of engine does a 2002 Mini Cooper have?
Overview Overview S 2dr Hatchback 1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M 2dr Hat Engine Type Gas Transmission 6-speed manual Drive Type Front wheel drive Cylinders Inline 4
What are the different types of Mini Coopers?
Gen 1 MINI: 2002-2008 Gen 2 MINI: 2007-2016 Gen 3 MINI: 2014+ MINI Cooper models, just like their parent company BMW, uses letter codes “R” and “F”, followed with 2 digits to categorise and refer to the vehicle’s chassis code. R-type MINI Coopers are Gen 1 and Gen 2, whilst F-type MINI Coopers are Gen 3 only.
What kind of oil does a Mini Cooper take?
Engine Oil Change Engine Oil Type* MINI Longlife-04, BMW LL-01, or equivale SAE 0W-30 or 5W-30 (Mk I Models) MINI Longlife-01, BMW LL-01, or equivale SAE 5W-30 (Mk II Models) Engine Oil Capacity 4.5 liters/4.7 quarts (Mk I Cooper)
Which is Mini Cooper models have a belt / chain?
Which models have a belt/chain? For this year range, cars with the Prince and BMW N47 engines have a chain and ones with the Peugeot DV6 engine have both a belt and a chain. For the third gen, all Mini Cooper / One cars with the B38, B37 and B48 engines have a timing chain. .
How much does a timing belt cost on a Mini Cooper?
I have seen the mess they leave behind when they brake, and it can be a big bill, belts are around £15 to £20 quid mark if you go for oem part or about £12 from the states for a Goodyear or gates one Thanks for the advice. I’ve had the car 2 years and put 20k on it and never changed the belt !
The only MINI ever with a belt was the 2008-2010 R56 MINI 1.6 diesel that used the same 1.6 diesel engine as the Ford Focus, etc. In 2010 that too went over to a chain cam BMW diesel engine.
Which models have a belt/chain? For this year range, cars with the Prince and BMW N47 engines have a chain and ones with the Peugeot DV6 engine have both a belt and a chain. For the third gen, all Mini Cooper / One cars with the B38, B37 and B48 engines have a timing chain. .
In 2010 that too went over to a chain cam BMW diesel engine. Our honest used car pricing is a little bit different to all the others. You can get to our values through make or model – you don’t have to follow a prescribed route. Plus, it’s live, which means we can react to changes in the market quicker than any printed price guide.
Can a faulty timing tensioner cause a Mini Cooper to fail?
Faulty timing tensioners can lead to issues, and ultimately complete engine failure. Simply following the scheduled maintenance on your Mini isn’t enough to prevent timing chain issues, and the on-board computer doesn’t monitor the condition of the timing chain.