I'll get the RCZ done at 100,000 K, now on 60,000 kilometres. However, it is essential to have VERY regular engine oil changes to protect the chain. I do my oil changes every 3,500 miles, with the oil filter every other time. Hi RZers Just had funny/insulting phone call to garage to get quote for timing chain replacement cost. On '14 and older, 105k miles or 105 months (9 years, 8 months) is still the official timing belt interval. OP: Timing chains are lifetime. The only time I've ever replaced chains was after catastrophic engine damage. Otherwise, regular maintenance should keep the chains in good shape for at least 200k, if not more. POV video showing step by step in detail how to change the timing chain on a 2006 Gen 1 R50 Mini Cooper. Similar steps on the R52/R53/Cooper S, with addition Charge Air Duct Replacing Turbocharged engines. Project Time: 3 hours. This tech article shows you how to remove all of the charge ir ducts and intake air ducts on MINI Cooper S R56 models. Applies to: MINI Cooper (n/a-a) MINI Cooper S (2007-11) That can make changing the belt difficult. The average flat rate labor time on most OHC engines is about 2.5 hours, with the majority of engines falling somewhere in the 2.0- to 3.0-hour range. But there are exceptions. GM’s 3.4L DOHC has a labor time of 4.5 hours to change the timing belt! ETA: 79K Freedom units is nothing on these cars. I've heard of NCs with 250k miles with original chains and tensioners. I have an NA with 135k. I replaced my timing belt @ 125k. I had no history of if it had ever been changed. Tob3n NC1 Metallic Blue • 10 mo. ago. MZR is pretty bulletproof if you keep oil in it. R53 Timing Chain | How to replace the timing chain on an R53 Mini Cooper SIn this video I’m replacing the timing chain on my R53 Mini Cooper S. Timing chain This video is how to change and align all of the timing marks, the chain for removal and reassembly of the timing gears and chain, and how to locate and chan T. T13SRH Discussion starter. 8 posts · Joined 2009. #1 · Aug 21, 2009. Hi all, Iv just purchased a mini cooper 0n a 51plate and it has nearly a hundred thousand on the clock i was wondering what is the recommended milleage/age to change the belt if anybody can help i would really appreciate it. Thanks. P2BiW.

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