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  1. #11
    So, two years after I posted about replacing the timing chain on my mcs, I finally got around to actually doing it!

    Not an easy job, and not finished yet, by a long way, but the new chain is fitted and the engine appears to be timed correctly. Haven’t managed to run it yet, as the friction wheel that drives the water pump is broken and I’m waiting on a new one arriving. Hopefully get it running next weekend.


    Timing chain looking rather loose.


    Camshaft locks installed.


    New chain fitted.



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  2. #12
    JCW Upgrade
    Join Date
    Oct 2018
    Location
    Edinburgh
    Car
    Mini One Graphite
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    659
    Have you seen the latest edition of Savage Garage on Youtube, there were replacing the head gasket and were talking about the timing chain, very intresting to watch.

    Davy
    Last edited by Twisterboy; 23rd April 2019 at 11:01 AM. Reason: Rubbish Windows

  3. #13
    I haven’t, but I’ll have a look for it. I’ve watched loads of YouTube content about timing chains trying to prepare myself for doing this job. (I’m not a mechanic, and I’ve never changed a timing chain before...scary as the potential for real damage is high if I get it wrong.)

    Cheers

    Garry


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