Mini won't start after new vacuum pump.
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Mini won't start after new vacuum pump.
I have a 2008 Mini Cooper base model hatchback. Vacuum pump seal was leaking, so I tried a seal kit. Took the old pump out changed the seals, when I put it back together evidently I messed something up and the slides inside moved. So the old pump sized. I ordered a new one, got it in and lined it up with the camshaft, and now the car won't start. It turns over but acts like the timing is off. With the pump sized, could it have moved the camshaft?
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Not sure if the pictures came through, but I'm thinking if the bolt was the weak point and the bolt twisted and broke, then the front camshaft wasn't moving and the rear would move along with the timing chain which is why the guilds aren't broken. So my question now is could the valves be damaged?
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I have to agree with MiniTobe, from reading your post so far, it may not sound like much, but the fact that vacuum had seized, I'm afraid that there are other components having to fight through the seizure when the engine is put to motion. Best to perform a compression test before you try to only fix what's visibly bad.
I'm on the southwest side of Houston. I work on my own car, may be able to help if you need me.
I'm on the southwest side of Houston. I work on my own car, may be able to help if you need me.
Last edited by Yupetc; 10-18-2018 at 12:51 PM. Reason: providing clarity to location
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I have to agree with MiniTobe, from reading your post so far, it may not sound like much, but the fact that vacuum had seized, I'm afraid that there are other components having to fight through the seizure when the engine is put to motion. Best to perform a compression test before you try to only fix what's visibly bad.
I'm on the southwest side of Houston. I work on my own car, may be able to help if you need me.
I'm on the southwest side of Houston. I work on my own car, may be able to help if you need me.
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Well, I ended up taking the car to a mechanic down the street. He works out of his garage, and to be honest, I was a little leery of having someone work on it that didn't have Mini certifications of some sort because of past history with two mechanics. But he took a look at it and long story short, car is on the road again with no issues. He bought a new bolt for the cam gear and I bought a Mini timing tool. Best part was the labor and bolt was $250. I took him three weeks to get to it and finish it, but it was worth it for the savings. Thanks for the advice!
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