Hi All,.

I am replacing the timing chain on a my Mini base model and I have the cover loose but cant get it past the water pump pully. Removing the water pump is a bigger job than taking the chain cover off. Is there a way to do this without taking the water pump off?
Thanks,
Gary

 

Going to move you to the Stock Problems/Issues area.

 

Take the bolts on the pump loose. It's not worth damaging the pulley and having to replace the pump. That's how I do it in my shop.