R53 new owner possible chain rattle
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R53 new owner possible chain rattle
Hi everyone I just recently bought our 2004 Mini R53
we love it
but kinda have a problem with a possible timing chain stretched
I replaced the timing chain tensioner but rattle still there on cold start
any help here we so appreciated
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From: Fuquay Varina, NC
Going to move you to the Stock Problems/Issues section.
First, the marks on the sprockets (crank and cam) will only line up with the chain marks every so many chain rotations. Remember that there are more links in the chain than there are teeth on the sprockets. Could be either four or six revolutions.
Second, how many miles on the car?
Third, welcome to NAM.
First, the marks on the sprockets (crank and cam) will only line up with the chain marks every so many chain rotations. Remember that there are more links in the chain than there are teeth on the sprockets. Could be either four or six revolutions.
Second, how many miles on the car?
Third, welcome to NAM.
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Thanks for get back to me
The Mini has 150000 on the clock now
we bought it last year summer time and i guess we didn’t notice the rattle till now the we move the car from storage
btw thank you
i do have a few clips of the noise and I did remove the valve cover too and not sure if the chain should have a bit of movement to the sides not slacking just some movement side to side if that make sense
I just uploaded on YouTube not sure how to put the link here lol
new on this also
we bought it last year summer time and i guess we didn’t notice the rattle till now the we move the car from storage
btw thank you
i do have a few clips of the noise and I did remove the valve cover too and not sure if the chain should have a bit of movement to the sides not slacking just some movement side to side if that make sense
I just uploaded on YouTube not sure how to put the link here lol
new on this also
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Maybe stretched chain?
new click without the valve cover off
not many body shops in my town want to work on Minis in my area
if my problem is the timing chain where is the best place to buy this timing kit?
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New video
Hoping find someone who might know this Minis pretty good I not a mechanic or have much knowledge but i can do few things around watching some videos to help me how to work on my Mini
since don’t mind learning but also not planning to change something I might not need and my problem is something else
thanks and advance to anyone who help here
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From: soggy pnw
https://youtu.be/FROjRpZ0pU0
here is the rattle makes @14 seconds goes away isn’t so noticeable but is there that’s the rattle after installing new timing chain tensioner so problem wasn’t solved
here is the rattle makes @14 seconds goes away isn’t so noticeable but is there that’s the rattle after installing new timing chain tensioner so problem wasn’t solved
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From: soggy pnw
I suggest you try using a length of PVC hose as an acoustic stethoscope. It can be very effective in homing in to the source of the tapping sound. The hose make what you can hear very directional. Aim the hose at each of the four cylinders at the valve cover. You should be able to hear the relative highs and lows of tapping. If they sound roughly the same the noise may come from the low end of the engine. Cylinder head / valve or lifter are much cheaper than low end problems.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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