Just picked up this 07 MCS that the bolt broke off the exhaust cam. I plan to take off the head to see if it's fixable first. I am hoping just needs the head fixed.
My plan is to pull the motor and trans so I can easily put in a new clutch (88K miles).
Does any place or anyone have head/cam and crank tools they rent or loan out?
Also plan to change timing chain/guides, front and rear main oil seals, and clutch.
Any more recommendations to change while I have the engine out?

 

Location?

 

 

I guess I can get tools online.
What about the recommended parts changes. Any upgrades that I can do while the engine is out?

 

All you really need is the timing chain tool. Other specialty tools aren't that necessary and will cost much.

For myself, I do have a few local mini owners coming to my garage for repair. So far, I've got this list of tools belonging to the 2nd gen MCS:
1. Walnut Blasting Kit (special vacuum fitting for the mini's intake port) to clean the intake valves
2. Lisle 36050 valve removal and installation tool if you are involved with valves.
3. Fuel Injector Seal installer and remover (for that teflon seal on the injector)
4. Bosch alternator pulley removal tool (replacing the alternator pulley comes in handy, also use this on my BMW 3-series)
5. AutoCraft Valve Lapping tool (for lapping the valves to the valve seat)
6. Crankshaft seal installation tool (I designed and had a machine shop make this tool, though you can just use a 65mm socket and tap it in, I like my seal to go in evenly)
7. Alternator to front support bracket (If you ever work on the timing side of things, with engine on the car, then removing that side motor mount will leave the engine down and putting stress on the lower engine mount, I copied the existing design and made an adjustable version of it so that I can adjust the engine height to get clearance to the bolts on that side).
8. serpentine belt tensioner tool (though you can just get a 30mm combination wrench for this. I bought this tool instead of the 30mm wrench.) Before this tool, I used to use a long pry bar and just try to pivot the tensioner loose and lock the pin in. It was a bit dangerous.
9. One tool I didn't buy yet, is the fuel line disconnect special tool. I just don't see spending 50 bucks on a tool that simple and I can get it done by using two screws and pinch method.
10. You will also need a scanner which can display engine temperature if you have an automatic transmission and will one day do a tranny fluid change. The fluid filling procedure needs both the temperature at a certain range then the fluid seeping out of the level chute.

Other generic tools to have: O2 sensor socket, brake piston tool, etc etc etc, the list can really go on. Hope this helps.

 

Thanks for the reply. I plan on getting the timing kit, but don't I need a crankshaft hold down tool to use it?
Is #6 above a tool you would rent out? I plan to pull the motor and do all the seals and clutch while it's out.
Jon

 

This comes in handy when removing and installing the crankshaft pulley. Because the pulley isn't keyed to the crankshaft, the only thing keeping it, and the lower timing gear from slipping is tension on this one bolt. It needs to be TIGHT! I made my ow tool but this is an e-bay equivalent.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-2007-2...frcectupt=true

 

Ebay and Amazon have that crankshaft tool cheaper than that. I just bought one from Amazon.ca for 82.00 Canadian

 

We have updated our tool list here, lots of the timing is on the second page. We have pictures of the parts and most of the OEM part numbers. Just watch on ebay and places as they mix up the n14 and n18 stuff a lot. I have seen the w11 and n14 stuff also mixed up. Good luck on the rebuild. I think the guys above covered all the stuff. I would go to a single mass conversion flywheel also.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2007-Cooper-R56-S-Coupe-L4_1.6L_N14B16A/Engine/Tools/