My Mini Cooper has a faulty timing chain. I made this point when I took my car in for servicing in November and nothing was done. Within a week or so my car began to stall, it was checked again and I ...

My 2013 MINI has covered 73,000 miles and the timing chain/tensioner has failed. The MINI garage does not recognise a problem but said they will carry out diagnostics at £120 an hour before sending ...

Many modern passenger cars have either a timing belt or a timing chain. Generally speaking, timing belts have the advantage of being quieter and cheaper to produce and replace, while timing chains ...

We must first understand what each of these two systems does for a car. They both serve the same purpose, which is to coordinate the movement of the crankshaft as well as the camshaft(s) so that the ...

I purchased my MINI Cooper Convertible in 2012 and was delighted with it – it's my dream car. Last week, I heard a rattle when starting the engine and upon taking it to a garage, have discovered that ...

Unlike a timing belt, which is typically located outside of the engine, a timing chain is located inside the engine. It’s located there because the chain is metal, and it needs lubrication from the ...

A timing chain is an essential component of an internal combustion engine. It is responsible for synchronizing the rotation of the crankshaft and the camshaft so that the engine’s valves open and ...

A timing chain is a hard metal chain that will synchronize the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft, allowing the intake and exhaust valves to open and close. The older car models have timing belts ...

Keep reading to find out what a timing chain replacement costs, what kind of help you can expect from your warranty, and what the key differences are between timing chains and timing belts. Luckily, ...