If you suspect your Mini is suffering failing timing chain, get in touch and we’ll be happy to speak with you about your concerns. This is removed and thoroughly cleaned of all debris. Pictured above is the oil pump pick up, which is clogged with broken timing chain guide. These tiny bits of plastic can get drawn into oil galleries and the oil pump, significantly reducing oil pressure which can destroy an engine. If broken timing guides are found its crucial to remove the sump to find and remove the broken plastic pieces. The removed timing gear complete with some of the broken chain guides. Similarly, the symptoms can range from engine failure to rattling sounds in the engine, and we rounded up the seven biggest symptoms below. The debris then falls into the timing gear to potentially destroy other components. This has broken off when the timing chain has raised off the sprocket.

An investigation into this lead to the conclusion of a chain failure.īroken upper timing chain guide. This particular car came to us with a complaint of a noise. Symptoms of a stretching timing chain can include a rattling noise from the engine (especially from cold) a lack of power from incorrect engine timing, or even an oil pressure warning illuminating on your dashboard. BMW supposedly fixed the issue in all models 2011+. 320d/520d european models have had plenty of such cases. If this wear isn’t attended to in good time, catastrophic engine damage can occur. What we know: - N47 engine suffers from timing chain problems. However, as with any moving part, wear can occur. It doesn’t fall within the scope of a mileage or time-based service. The timing chain, as opposed to a timing belt, is designed to be a lifetime component. Members are advised to consult qualified specialists for information, advice and assistance on matters connected with their cars at all times.MINIs fitted with the N12, N14, N16 or N18 engine, unfortunately, can all suffer from a failure of the timing chain. Neither Porsche Club GB, nor any of the aforementioned, shall be under any liability in respect of any such information, advice or assistance given to members. Such information, advice and assistance provided by such persons is given in good faith and is based on the personal experience and knowledge of the individual concerned. Before giving out ANY information regarding cars, or any other items for sale, please satisfy yourself that any potential purchaser is bona fide.ĭirectors of the Board of Porsche Club GB, Club Office Staff, Register Secretaries and Regional Organisers are often requested by Club members to provide information on matters connected with their cars and other matters referred to in the Club Rules. Information can be obtained from the operator or the white pages. When responding to advertisements please ensure that you satisfy yourself of any applicable call charges on numbers not prefixed by usual 'landline' STD Codes. It is the responsibility of visitors to satisfy themselves that goods and/or services supplied by any advertiser are bona fide and in no instance can the Porsche Club Great Britain be held responsible. Porsche Club Great Britain gives no warranties, guarantees or assurances and makes no representations or recommendations regarding any goods or services advertised on this site. The Club assumes no responsibility for any effects arising from errors or omissions. The opinions expressed on this site are not necessarily those of the Club, who shall have no liability in respect of them or the accuracy of the content. WE have a guy in Mid WAles who always looks for a sensible fix and prices his job sensibly. I think one of the problems is these guys (Especially OPSs) are used to working on cars worth over 50k and expect there to be no problems with spending loads of money. If there is no rush to do the job this will save you money. The timing belt is made up of teeth that engage the gears and make them rotate together, only one of which has to break to compromise the timing function of the belt. Finally, one of the most typical symptoms of a broken timing belt is the sudden loss of power while driving. However its likely to have piston damage which would then need further examination 5th symptom of a broken timing belt: sudden loss of power on the move. If its just the head a competent Head specialist should be able to rebuild the head for well under a 1k Possible both for that amount. Hopefully the right one will talk about dropping the engine and examining it. Nor sure what is available on the South Coast but I would phone around a speak to specialists who talk about spending as little as possible.

However your should be worth a lot more particularly if its a convertible Resell value possibly 12k I was told it could cost up to 6 k without Head replacement

I thought I had a serious problem with my 2000 911 (3.4) It believe its all to do with the value of the car.

Broken timing chain symptoms