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Aftermarket Timing Chain repair kit offers value priced alternatives to the factory parts. These kits only include the most basic parts so you can order additional parts only if you need them. 

Fits the following models:

2007-2013 R56 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Hardtop
2008-2014 R55 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Clubman
2009-2015 R57 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Convertible
2012-2015 R58 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Coupe
2012-2015 R59 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Roadster
2011-2016 R60 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Countryman
2013-2016 R61 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Paceman

Select kit type.

These Kit includes the basic parts typically replaced when servicing the Timing Chain. One each of the following, except where noted:

  • Timing Chain
  • Guide Rail
  • Chain Tensioner Guide
  • Slide Rail for Timing Chain
  • Chain Tensioner Bolt/Plunger
  • Gasket for Bolt/Plunger
  • Exhaust Cam Sprocket (not in all kits)
  • Timing Chain Lower Crank Sprocket (not in all kits)
  • Hex Bolt for Vibration Damper (not in all kits)

If you need individual timing chain components or to see photos of the parts, see G2NME3301-P.

Tightening Torques

Item Engine Thread Tightening Specifications Torque
Valve cover to cylinder head N12, N14, N16, N18 M6 x 30   10 Nm
Guide rail to crankcase N12, N14, N16, N18 M8 x 1.25 Replace sealing ring 24 Nm
Guide rail to cylinder head N12, N14, N16, N18 M14 x 1.5 Replace sealing ring 20 Nm
Chain tensioner to cylinder head N12, N14, N16, N18 M22 x 1.5 Do not retighten the chain tensioner 80 Nm
      Replace sealing ring  
VANOS to inlet and exhaust camshafts N12, N16, N18 M10 x 52 Replace screw  
      Jointing torque 20 Nm
      Angle of rotation 180°
VANOS to inlet camshaft N14 M10 x 52 Replace screw  
      Jointing torque 20 Nm
      Angle of rotation 180°
Sprocket wheel to exhaust camshafts N14 M10 x 30 Replace screw  
      Jointing torque 20 Nm
      Angle of rotation 90°
Torsion damper (hub) to crankshaft N12, N14, N16, N18 M8 x 16   28 Nm

 

Aftermarket Mini Cooper Timing Chain Service Kit Value Line Gen2 R55 R56 R57 R58 R59 R60 R61

Mini Cooper Timing Chain Service Kit Value Line Gen2 R55 R56 R57 R58 R59 R60 R61

Mini Cooper Timing Chain Service Kit Value Line Gen2 R55 R56 R57 R58 R59 R60 R61
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Mini Cooper Timing Chain Service Kit Value Priced Gen2 R55 R56 R57 R58 R59 R60 R61

Select a Item below for more info:
N14 engine Kit A 2007-2010
$215.99
N14 engine Kit B 2007-2010
$245.59
N12 N16 N18 engines Kit A
$204.73
N12 N16 N18 engines Kit B
$170.36
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Aftermarket Timing Chain repair kit A for N14 engines offers value priced alternatives to the factory parts. These kits only include the most basic parts so you can order additional parts only if you need them. 

Fits the following Cooper S models with the N14 engine:

2007-2010 R56 MINI Cooper S Hardtop
2008-2010 R55 MINI Cooper S Clubman
2009-2010 R57 MINI Cooper S Convertible

This Kit includes one each of the following:

  • Timing Chain
  • Guide Rail
  • Chain Tensioner Guide
  • Slide Rail for Timing Chain
  • Chain Tensioner Bolt/Plunger
  • Gasket for Bolt/Plunger

If you need individual timing chain components or to see photos of the parts, see G2NME3301-P.

Tightening Torques

Item Engine Thread Tightening Specifications Torque
Valve cover to cylinder head N12, N14, N16, N18 M6 x 30   10 Nm
Guide rail to crankcase N12, N14, N16, N18 M8 x 1.25 Replace sealing ring 24 Nm
Guide rail to cylinder head N12, N14, N16, N18 M14 x 1.5 Replace sealing ring 20 Nm
Chain tensioner to cylinder head N12, N14, N16, N18 M22 x 1.5 Do not retighten the chain tensioner 80 Nm
      Replace sealing ring  
VANOS to inlet and exhaust camshafts N12, N16, N18 M10 x 52 Replace screw  
      Jointing torque 20 Nm
      Angle of rotation 180°
VANOS to inlet camshaft N14 M10 x 52 Replace screw  
      Jointing torque 20 Nm
      Angle of rotation 180°
Sprocket wheel to exhaust camshafts N14 M10 x 30 Replace screw  
      Jointing torque 20 Nm
      Angle of rotation 90°
Torsion damper (hub) to crankshaft N12, N14, N16, N18 M8 x 16   28 Nm

 

Aftermarket Timing Chain repair kit B for N14 engines offers value priced alternatives to the factory parts. These kits only include the most basic parts so you can order additional parts only if you need them. 

Fits the following Cooper S models with the N14 engine:

2007-2010 R56 MINI Cooper S Hardtop
2008-2010 R55 MINI Cooper S Clubman
2009-2010 R57 MINI Cooper S Convertible

Select kit type.

This Kit includes one each of the following:

  • Timing Chain
  • Guide Rail
  • Chain Tensioner Guide
  • Slide Rail for Timing Chain
  • Chain Tensioner Bolt/Plunger
  • Gasket for Bolt/Plunger
  • Exhaust Cam Sprocket
  • Timing Chain Lower Crank Sprocket
  • Hex Bolt for Vibration Damper 

If you need individual timing chain components or to see photos of the parts, see G2NME3301-P.

Tightening Torques

Item Engine Thread Tightening Specifications Torque
Valve cover to cylinder head N12, N14, N16, N18 M6 x 30   10 Nm
Guide rail to crankcase N12, N14, N16, N18 M8 x 1.25 Replace sealing ring 24 Nm
Guide rail to cylinder head N12, N14, N16, N18 M14 x 1.5 Replace sealing ring 20 Nm
Chain tensioner to cylinder head N12, N14, N16, N18 M22 x 1.5 Do not retighten the chain tensioner 80 Nm
      Replace sealing ring  
VANOS to inlet and exhaust camshafts N12, N16, N18 M10 x 52 Replace screw  
      Jointing torque 20 Nm
      Angle of rotation 180°
VANOS to inlet camshaft N14 M10 x 52 Replace screw  
      Jointing torque 20 Nm
      Angle of rotation 180°
Sprocket wheel to exhaust camshafts N14 M10 x 30 Replace screw  
      Jointing torque 20 Nm
      Angle of rotation 90°
Torsion damper (hub) to crankshaft N12, N14, N16, N18 M8 x 16   28 Nm

 

Aftermarket Timing Chain repair kit A offers value priced alternatives to the factory parts. These kits only include the most basic parts so you can order additional parts only if you need them. 

Fits the following models with the N12 engines:

2007-2010 R56 MINI Cooper Hardtop
2008-2010 R55 MINI Cooper Clubman
2009-2010 R57 MINI Cooper Convertible

Fits the following models with the N16 and N18 engines:

2011-2013 R56 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Hardtop
2011-2014 R55 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Clubman
2011-2015 R57 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Convertible
2012-2015 R58 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Coupe
2012-2015 R59 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Roadster
2011-2016 R60 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Countryman
2013-2016 R61 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Paceman

Select kit type.

This Kit includes one each of the following:

  • Timing Chain
  • Guide Rail
  • Chain Tensioner Guide
  • Slide Rail for Timing Chain
  • Chain Tensioner Bolt/Plunger
  • Gasket for Bolt/Plunger

If you need individual timing chain components or to see photos of the parts, see G2NME3301-P.

Tightening Torques

Item Engine Thread Tightening Specifications Torque
Valve cover to cylinder head N12, N14, N16, N18 M6 x 30   10 Nm
Guide rail to crankcase N12, N14, N16, N18 M8 x 1.25 Replace sealing ring 24 Nm
Guide rail to cylinder head N12, N14, N16, N18 M14 x 1.5 Replace sealing ring 20 Nm
Chain tensioner to cylinder head N12, N14, N16, N18 M22 x 1.5 Do not retighten the chain tensioner 80 Nm
      Replace sealing ring  
VANOS to inlet and exhaust camshafts N12, N16, N18 M10 x 52 Replace screw  
      Jointing torque 20 Nm
      Angle of rotation 180°
VANOS to inlet camshaft N14 M10 x 52 Replace screw  
      Jointing torque 20 Nm
      Angle of rotation 180°
Sprocket wheel to exhaust camshafts N14 M10 x 30 Replace screw  
      Jointing torque 20 Nm
      Angle of rotation 90°
Torsion damper (hub) to crankshaft N12, N14, N16, N18 M8 x 16   28 Nm

 

Aftermarket Timing Chain repair kit B offers value priced alternatives to the factory parts. These kits only include the most basic parts so you can order additional parts only if you need them. 

Fits the following models with the N12 engines:

2007-2010 R56 MINI Cooper Hardtop
2008-2010 R55 MINI Cooper Clubman
2009-2010 R57 MINI Cooper Convertible

Fits the following models with the N16 and N18 engines:

2011-2013 R56 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Hardtop
2011-2014 R55 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Clubman
2011-2015 R57 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Convertible
2012-2015 R58 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Coupe
2012-2015 R59 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Roadster
2011-2016 R60 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Countryman
2013-2016 R61 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Paceman

This Kit includes one each of the following:

  • Timing Chain
  • Guide Rail
  • Chain Tensioner Guide
  • Slide Rail for Timing Chain
  • Chain Tensioner Bolt/Plunger
  • Gasket for Bolt/Plunger
  • Timing Chain Lower Crank Sprocket 
  • Hex Bolt for Vibration Damper 

If you need individual timing chain components or to see photos of the parts, see G2NME3301-P.

Tightening Torques

Item Engine Thread Tightening Specifications Torque
Valve cover to cylinder head N12, N14, N16, N18 M6 x 30   10 Nm
Guide rail to crankcase N12, N14, N16, N18 M8 x 1.25 Replace sealing ring 24 Nm
Guide rail to cylinder head N12, N14, N16, N18 M14 x 1.5 Replace sealing ring 20 Nm
Chain tensioner to cylinder head N12, N14, N16, N18 M22 x 1.5 Do not retighten the chain tensioner 80 Nm
      Replace sealing ring  
VANOS to inlet and exhaust camshafts N12, N16, N18 M10 x 52 Replace screw  
      Jointing torque 20 Nm
      Angle of rotation 180°
VANOS to inlet camshaft N14 M10 x 52 Replace screw  
      Jointing torque 20 Nm
      Angle of rotation 180°
Sprocket wheel to exhaust camshafts N14 M10 x 30 Replace screw  
      Jointing torque 20 Nm
      Angle of rotation 90°
Torsion damper (hub) to crankshaft N12, N14, N16, N18 M8 x 16   28 Nm

 

Aftermarket Timing Chain repair kit offers value priced alternatives to the factory parts. These kits only include the most basic parts so you can order additional parts only if you need them. 

Fits the following models:

2007-2013 R56 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Hardtop
2008-2014 R55 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Clubman
2009-2015 R57 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Convertible
2012-2015 R58 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Coupe
2012-2015 R59 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Roadster
2011-2016 R60 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Countryman
2013-2016 R61 MINI Cooper and Cooper S Paceman

Select kit type.

These Kit includes the basic parts typically replaced when servicing the Timing Chain. One each of the following, except where noted:

  • Timing Chain
  • Guide Rail
  • Chain Tensioner Guide
  • Slide Rail for Timing Chain
  • Chain Tensioner Bolt/Plunger
  • Gasket for Bolt/Plunger
  • Exhaust Cam Sprocket (not in all kits)
  • Timing Chain Lower Crank Sprocket (not in all kits)
  • Hex Bolt for Vibration Damper (not in all kits)

If you need individual timing chain components or to see photos of the parts, see G2NME3301-P.

Tightening Torques

Item Engine Thread Tightening Specifications Torque
Valve cover to cylinder head N12, N14, N16, N18 M6 x 30   10 Nm
Guide rail to crankcase N12, N14, N16, N18 M8 x 1.25 Replace sealing ring 24 Nm
Guide rail to cylinder head N12, N14, N16, N18 M14 x 1.5 Replace sealing ring 20 Nm
Chain tensioner to cylinder head N12, N14, N16, N18 M22 x 1.5 Do not retighten the chain tensioner 80 Nm
      Replace sealing ring  
VANOS to inlet and exhaust camshafts N12, N16, N18 M10 x 52 Replace screw  
      Jointing torque 20 Nm
      Angle of rotation 180°
VANOS to inlet camshaft N14 M10 x 52 Replace screw  
      Jointing torque 20 Nm
      Angle of rotation 180°
Sprocket wheel to exhaust camshafts N14 M10 x 30 Replace screw  
      Jointing torque 20 Nm
      Angle of rotation 90°
Torsion damper (hub) to crankshaft N12, N14, N16, N18 M8 x 16   28 Nm

 

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