Getting ready to start my timing chain replacement on 13' countryman s all4. Already been through vanos systems... it ran really good until, one of the timing parts failed. Sounds kinda of like a diesel. I have gotten all these new to replace- valve cover, coil packs with iridium spark plugs, timing chain and guides, crank sprocket, cam spockets, and bolts, cam locking tool, serpentine belt.
Any other recommendations to change out since I will have that the side of the motor exposed?
I will be going through passenger wheel well and top removing air box and hoses. Possibly top motor mount, to allow for small movement to reach bottom and top guide bolts. Better yet anyone want to do it?? 🤭

 

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I would recommend you also get the drive wheel for the water pump. I just did this job over the weekend, and my drive wheel was looking a little rough at 74,000 miles. I didn't have one, so I had to reuse it, and I'll replace it later.