If I am having the timing chain assembly replaced on my 2007 MCS is it cost effective to have the turbo oil lines changed at the same time. There is no problem with the turbo at this time but one line is looking pretty dark. Just looking to save another costly fix in the future. Would they have easy access to change these lines with whatever they have to take apart to get to the timing chain? If there isn't much more labour involved I am thinking of having them both done.

 

It is time effective but not cost effective because they do not need to take of the turbo to replace the timing chain.

 

The turbo doesn't have to come off to replace the oil lines does it?
If it wouldn't cost too much more in labour I think it might be worth doing. I don't think the parts are too expensive. About $100.00 for the lines?
I gather having the lines replaced by themselves is expensive in labour.

 

The bottom line you might have to. Also it is time effective. Because it is already in the shop so why not?

 

I don't think the areas impacted are any where close on the motor. Doubt it would save any time or money to get them done at the same time.

 

I read the post on changing the oil lines and it seems like the most tedious part is removing the shields from the turbo, sounds to be very time-consuming . I think the only thing it might save is 2 separate trips to the shop.
Was hoping it would save some money as neither are cheap to do labour-wise.
Oh well now I know.
Maybe I will tackle it myself one day. Maybe

 

Well had the timing chain assembly replaced yesterday. $1700.00
They had my car for 3 days. On the first day they said they couldn't find anything wrong and didn't hear any noise so wanted to keep it overnight to hear it first start in the am. Next day they called and said it was the timing chain tensioner. When I asked what the timing chain measured they couldn't, or wouldn't tell me. Replacing the tensioner was going to be $400.00. I told them to go ahead and replace the whole thing so I wouldn't be spending $400.00 to only have to go back and have the whole thing done anyway and to give me peace of mind. Maybe foolish, I'm not sure, but I feel better about the car. Couldn't get all the parts until the next day. Next day comes and they call, my car is ready. I go to pick it up and they tell me that the coolant light came on and they were looking into it. I wait and the service manager comes and says they they can't find any faults and everything looks OK, and the light is gone out. I drive away and before I get to the road the coolant light comes back on. I turn around and go back. When I shut the car off the fans are all running. The service manager comes out and takes the car back in. After looking at it again tells me that the thermostat is opening and closing sporadically and needs replaced. The good willed me the labour for the thermostat, but I still spent another $180.00 and another 2 hours waiting.Holy crap the most expensive car thermostat I have ever seen. He assures me that it was just a fluke that this happened at the same time.
Didn't do the turbo lines, will have to work some more OT.
In any case pickup feels improved since this work. Is it possible that this is due to the timing chain replacement?
Sorry for the long story, but wanted to share.
Oh yeah brakes need done in 1700 km. Good times.
Still loving my MINI.