Mini N14 Timing Chain Replacement

This video will walk you through the steps of replacing a timing chain on a Mini N14 engine. It includes tools and torque specs to do the job.
I removed the engine and transmission because I had other work besides the timing chain. Know that you do not need to remove the engine to replace the timing chain on this engine. You also do not need to remove the front of the vehicle, but it can make things easier. Everything can be done inside the vehicle. The only steps not included in this video are the removal of the front passenger wheel and inner fender liner.
If you want more detailed information on removing these components, watch this video: • Mini Cooper S (R56) Fr...
Here is the written procedure of timing chain replacement on the Mini N14: www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/r5...
I had some help with editing on this one from Javan Hovind.
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Parts
The Timing Chain Kit I used: www.detroittuned.com/mini-n14-...
Water Pump (Recommended): www.detroittuned.com/mini-wate...
Water Pump Pulley: www.detroittuned.com/mini-wate...
6PK906 Belt: www.amazon.com/BMW-OEM-Belt-A...
Tools
N14 Timing Tool Set: www.jbtoolsales.com/assenmach...
Mini Cooper Serpentine Belt Tool: www.jbtoolsales.com/cta-tools...
ETorx: www.jbtoolsales.com/lisle-262...
Astro 7824 Seal/Bushing Driver Kit: www.jbtoolsales.com/astro-pne...
Torque Wrench: www.rakuten.com/prod/282405511...
Long Breaker Bar: www.jbtoolsales.com/titan-too...
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Ingersoll Rand 3/8" Impact: www.jbtoolsales.com/ingersoll...
1/4” Milwaukee Driver: www.milwaukeetool.com/Product...
Zep Brake Clean Sprayer: www.apmengineparts.com/829801....
Scrubby Pads: www.jbtoolsales.com/jbtarchiv...
Other videos in Mini Series (Links posted when available)
Introducing The Mini Series: • Introducing The Mini S...
2007-2013 Mini Cooper S (R56) Battery Replacement: • 2007-2013 Mini Cooper ...
R56 Mini Carpet and Interior Removal: • Carpet and Seat Remova...
Carpet and Seat Installation R56 Mini Cooper: • Carpet and Seat Instal...
Mini Cooper S (R56) Front End Removal: • Mini Cooper S (R56) Fr...
Mini Cooper Oil Leak Repairs (R56/N14): • Mini Cooper Oil Leak R...
Mini Cooper R56 Clutch Replacement:
Mini Cooper N14 Cylinder Head Removal:
Mini Rear Hatch Latch Repair:
Mini Cooper (R56) Parking Brake Cable Replacement:
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[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

Another great video mate not a lot of KZbinrs with admit to their mistakes they just hide them and pretend they never happened so thumbs up for you to admitting it at the end of the day we all make mistakes were only human your videos are real and not fake like a lot of others

[@lasegundaenmiendagmail8170]

Hey, you are the best youtube channel in europe by far!

[@bodgitandleggitgarage]

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[@Oblithian]

*not a lot of mechanics/people like to admit mustakes.

[@jamespn]

Do you mean the cam to cam timing chain when you pulled the head to change the bent valves? Other than locking the cams and the crank before moving the timing chain did you set any timing marks or did you set the number one piston to TDC?

[@wobblysauce]

Stuff happens, but hopefully not a lot, and you remain profitable.

[@MrDookie2011]

Eric is awesome at bringing the viewer a detailed teardown of a great engine and simplifies the process overall. Without this detailed information people would feel lost and worried - keep up the good work.

[@ChrisNieves]

Love your videos. I just replaced the timing chain in my r53 Mini, I have the same issues with the rattle and when I opened her up there was plastic guide pieces everywhere. My chain stretched so much it was way out of time-advanced by a few teeth, Im glad I have a non interference engine because it would've been the end. While I was there I replaced the cam with a Schrick performance cam (mild). In my trials with the tensioner and removing the valve cover so many tomes I can probably do the complete job in about 2 hours wheels up wheels down-I memorized all the bolt sizes and locations :)

[@michaelblacktree]

I respect the fact that you're not afraid to admit your mistakes. We're all human. And we probably learn more from our mistakes than our successes.

[@SingleMalt6969]

Great stuff Eric. I have to say that watching these makes me appreciate the W11 engine in my 2006 R53 that much more. That W11 engine is so reliable, and so easy to work on when needed. 12 years later, I have not had any major issues, and have just done regular maintenance work. I guess there is a reason that Tritec motor won the International Engine for 2003 and Ward's 10 best for 2003. Keep up the good work!

[@censorshipsoldseparately612]

"Since I'm in here/while I'm in here " took me from a quick $300ish freshen up to a $1400 full rebuild

[@AbdulrahmanFarg]

I’m from Egypt 🇪🇬 and I love your videos so much, thank you for all informations and tricks you provide for us, much appreciation 💜

[@ericthecarguy]

Hello Egypt! Thank you!

[@karimalaa1109]

Finally a viewer from Egypt. I am not ALONE yayyyy

[@moedalgarny]

بلحه ممكن يعتبر متابعتك ﻷريك خيانه للقوات المشلحه ههههههههههههههه

[@victweezy]

Videos like this make me happy. I feel like I'm chilling in the garage with my dad or a good friend who knows a thing or two about Mini engines. I'm a SBC and LS guy, and I know my way around an EcoTech, so it's fun to learn about these Euro 4 bangers. Thanks for what you do man.

[@TheDrunkardHu]

I love your videos, and I love your emphasis on accuracy! You're the man, Eric! Thank you for sharing.

[@williamtyrrel769]

Wow.. a timing chain with a lower life expectancy than a belt. All the downsides; no upsides! More parts! More specs! Get yours today. Thank you so much, Eric, for making me happy I did not buy a Mini (or other BMW)...

[@jaesgarage615]

Eric, I have been watching your helpful vids for almost a year now and they're very educational. Thank you!

[@garza7676]

Thank you for making this video . Just finished replacing my timing chain on my 2009 Mini cooper s and this video was awesome.

[@IanLandesman]

WONDERFUL Eric! Thank you for letting us know the mistakes. I'm astounded those gears are friction held only with no locating pins. Crazy!

[@IanLandesman]

@@TommyTheMooch a real shame! They don't make them like they use to. My Harley motors with keys to lock are old tech though... put that in a car and mileage isn't good enough for today.

[@thevindictive6145]

Thanks Eric, learned alot from your videos, including its ok to screw up. Most diy mechs would not start because of being afraid of screwing up. i started and i did screw up, but learned how to undo my screw up as well and now i am way better than i first started.

[@nfreeman98]

I love that fact that you own your mistakes. Up until I started watching your channel I always felt like I was doing something wrong because no repair I did was ever as easy as the auto shows made it out to be. Great series, I love the little mini coopers. Wife won't let me get one because she hates the look of the center dash. Petty, I know, but what are you going to do. Thanks for the vids and instruction.

[@billmaxfield7831]

Love the series Eric, i'm not a Mini fan but i can appreciate your massive skill and honesty. Damn that thing is complex!! Good luck!

[@autotalon]

Hey good call on the scrubby pad, i put in a set of cams the other week and found a tiny spot of surface rust on one of the cam seal surfaces from storage. I used a 3000 grit foam sanding pad normally for detailing and smoothed it right out. It was so gentle it didnt take the discoloration away, yet felt perfectly smooth. Love the videos.

[@BiologistRyan]

This style (mini series) is a damn good format. Would enjoy seeing you continue this with other vehicles.

[@commodore665]

good video , I recently had the timing belts, replaced on my Alfa Romeo 156 V6 , open heart surgery looked easier . It's a very good reason to keep up with regular oil changes , that can have bearing on timing chain wear ,

[@davidrasch3082]

This car might be a candidate for a project car for folks like me. Always good to see a mechanical expert do this type work. I look for the tools he uses to add to my list.

[@zollotech]

Great video.

[@hardwurkindaddy]

Just purchased a used 07 Mini Cooper and found this video highly informative. This motor is very different than my base model 05. Thank you! Subscribed and hit the bell!

[@BigTonyGee]

Wow your voice is so calm and soothing! Thanks for the hard work and videos! Leaving your videos learning quite a bit! 🙏🏻

[@lasegundaenmiendagmail8170]

For us who lives out of US, seen you working on european cars is very much appreciate it. Thanks!

[@MrHammerj1]

Love your videos. New owner of 2009 mini copper s. Arrives in few days. Needs a lot of work. Can’t wait to get it up to road worthy. Thank you so much for your knowledge. Really appreciate your videos.

[@dannymeeusen]

Beautifully explained. I need to do mine in the next few months, this is absolutely going to be my guide! Thank you @EricTheCarGuy!

[@isaacbrabo1489]

The torque specs for the timing chain rails are incorrect, they are in fact 14NMnot 30NM just snapped it off inside the block and now have to extract it. Double check the torque sheets before reassembly. Other than that great vid.

[@nik12937]

Such a goofy setup for those cam and crank sprockets, I'm used to them being keyed or having a dowel pin of some sort to prevent any sort of slipping. Appreciate the video Eric!

[@photoshopman1972]

Oh good grief! Glad I didn’t try and get one of these! What an pain! Thanks Eric for sharing including your mishaps along the way. Shows you’re human and mistakes happen.

[@darthvincor]

Awesome video as always. Happened to me too once, bent exhaust valves after a timing belt replacement. In my case it was because I rotated the engine the wrong way once and a timing chain (for the exhaust camshaft) jumped a few spots.

[@BimmerAutomotiveEngineering]

Like always beautiful content. Thanks for sharing this I learned allot!

[@offroaddiaries]

You sir, have put out the best timing tutorial for the N14 I have seen. New subscriber and greatly appreciate such a solid lesson.

[@JodBronson]

Change your Oil often and make sure it is "Synthetic". Regular Oil can break down / crack things when the Engine is hot or too hot.

[@isaacespapa1]

Watching this guy work makes me wonder how much shit is about to fail on my R56

[@jayyoutube8790]

I am glad mistakes are made, and pointed out. It really helps those of us that couldn’t afford to make this mistake. Not everyone could be sunk into a car payment, and this repair cost ..

[@allanmurray647]

why are these vids so satisfying to watch!!!!!! its like AMSR of the car world

[@ofujuncky]

Great job ! Your very good instructor. Thanks

[@DarrenCoull]

Well done Eric and kudos for admitting your mistake (and how to make good) - bet the second strip down and repair was a case of Deja vu :-)

[@ronwatson4902]

Another great one. Thank you Eric.

[@spelunkerd]

I don't understand why timing chains are designed with a complex plastic guide, that will undoubtedly become brittle with heat and time. The whole advantage to a chain is less maintenance. I really like the honest way you presented this, it is core ETCG!

[@micknicholls8805]

thanks eric i did my clutch and timing chain through your channel

[@samsoto1155]

I remember from part one "someone else been inside this engine b4" . This video explains who did. It was you Eric. Lol.

[@skwerlee]

i'm loving this series Eric. Also, i really did the angles your providing by wearing a chest mounted go-pro

[@geologic740]

Thanks for all the useful info. Great job, as usual.

[@strongme80]

I just accomplished this today! Another way to perform the second stage on the crank bolt is a have a very long extension (half inch) with the breaker bar that clears the fender to turn the tool 180* in one shot. This is what I did.

[@spoosatron]

Great video! Couldn’t have done this without it. My upper guide had snapped at the base and was flapping around in there. Who knows for how long 😬

[@nijloveanugelu]

Hy Eric!My name is Nijloveanu Gelu.Y live in Romania.Here we have a lot of cars with timing chains (vw,Skoda,Fiat, Opel).When you don't see a gear key,that means that the gear lock is based on friction and pressure of the gear on to the crank face.Usualy that means that you have a strech bolt for crankshaft.That means you have to tight the crankshaft bolt not by nm but by degrees.Before you do the job carrefully inspect the data for the engine to find the correct procedure of tightening the crankshaft bolt. Ps:Strech bolt= elastic bolt.When you tighten by degrees you stretch the bolt and it is streching ,and while is heating up it is maintaining the pressure applied to the gear,head,etc.

[@johnroberts8774]

Thanks

[@richardquinones2959]

Wow Eric by the time you're done with that car is going to be brand new nice job😎👍👍

[@trezsr]

Love the torque spec voiceover!! Those of us who know you, know you just "snugged it up to 30 Nm's" with the muscle memory torque wrench built into your right arm. Oops watched the end. Now I see why the voiceover. That was a bummer but a great teaching tool.

[@tracydiller4492]

Great video ETCG, just keep enjoying your videos.And as always keep them coming.PEACE

[@AdrianKingsleyHughes]

Just noticed that Eric is the Deadpool of auto techs in that he has several different voices ;) great video, Eric!

[@MotorScotti]

Very informative as always, will need these engine tutorial for my RCZ eventually!

[@1000gilly]

MotorScotti, if (or when) you have problems with the timing chain wear contact your local Peugeot dealer. In my country the timing chain has an extended warranty, 72 months I think.

[@ziggassedup]

I have replaced 2 head gaskets on those Minis..One was a Supercharged Cooper S and the other was an NA powered unit...BMW wanted $6,500 to do the job...I used no cam/crank timing tools...Not a too bad of a job actually...Pretty satisfying results.

[@joemoment-o1275]

ZIGgassedUP I changed the timing chain in a D21 no specific tools. Worst part was trying to get my chain block out without needle nose

[@tomduncan1970]

Hey Zig! You wouldn't have happened to make a video... would you? Gotta love the YTGG!!! I Hope your doing well man!!

[@ziggassedup]

I think there is one somewhere Tom...Cheers mate.

[@tomduncan1970]

Have to change the Head Gasket on the Wifes 2009 Mini Clubman. Its been sitting for several months... I am not looking forward to it! She is starting to bug me.... she misses the full moonroof. Hope things are well "over the Pond"... Cheers Mate!

[@ziggassedup]

The NA one took me about 4hrs start to finish...You'll smash it out bud.

[@bargain.videos]

hi, i have f56 is the same way to remove the camshaft gear? just taking out cylinder head because gear has a pressing button in the middle of the nuts

[@jeepmanxj]

I remember you saying that you've never seen an interference engine that broke/slipped a tooth on the belt ever damage anything. You just lived my experience. I saw the pictures over on your site. It sucks so bad.

[@daveyboiyeah]

This is a handy video as you could use it for a lot of PSA cars too such as the 207, 208, 308, DS3, DS4 etc.

[@cigarobsession]

I had a supercharged and turbocharged. When they were under warranty I loved them, especially the R56. After? Helllllll no. I would need to own a shop to keep them going.

[@patriciocordova449]

I car relate Eric, I am Really looking forward to the video of you working on the head, I took the easier option to just buy another head.

[@georgeliots8871]

Indeed very helpful and understandable video.!!! Thank you very much

[@lilystewart9725]

i have a 2008 mini cooper s n14 and boy is it a pain in the butt. i love your videos and how well you explain things in depth. i also like how you admit to your faults. i believe i may need a new timing chain. i have had codes pop up for vanos problems but then it went away. along with other codes that did the same thing. i have had nothing but problems with this car and it is a high mileage car 170k that is leaking oil from passenger side.. where i couldn't tell you but i have replaced the harmonic balancer, the crank seal, thermostat (the first day i bought it) auxiliary water pump, plugs and coils and a belt tensioner that doesn't let the belt ride centered so it wears and i have a line/ridge on the edge of the belt and it is on correctly and torqued to specs. i still need to do a lot more to this such as struts, turbo rebuild, timing chain, valve cover gasket, clutch, flex pipe, o2 sensor upstream, and who knows what else that will drain my already drained pocket.. but i need a car that will get me around for now. my father was a mechanic for 40 years and wont touch another car especially this car lol and unfortunately im not able to use any of the tools or things that would benefit me to fix my car like the tools you have that are so easily available but i cant get them..lovely.. can i come work on my mini in your shop to learn more and you can even do another mini video!! wouldn't you love that.... dont worry i wouldn't either!!! minis are a pain to work on. thanks for doing these mini videos and helping me be less mad at this car and teaching me how to fix it

[@JodBronson]

Change your Oil often and make sure it is "Synthetic". Regular Oil can break down / crack things when the Engine is hot or too hot.

[@KillerKenDolls9327]

You're the best. So easy to follow.

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Good mechanic. Bad mechanicals. Another great video thank you Eric. I feel sorry for you having to work on that junk.

[@lee-he3ey]

Great vid Eric !!!!!..I'm a complete novice but I'm going to have a crack at this on the wifes 07 cooper (non s).

[@paddyheffernan8463]

I’ve just sheared timing chain guide lower bolt thanks to your advice on torque settings

[@Thilakprince]

Thank you very much Sir your Videos. God bless you Sir.

[@shelh4942]

Excellent vid description all the way around

[@olipirard]

It must be a nightmare to do this timing chain replacement with the engine in the car. Super instructive video!

[@mohammadkamran5862]

Eric I wish you had an R53 for your Mini series. 👍 I love watching mini videos especially r53 because I own one and they’re helpful.

[@hanskinslo326]

Big fat bunch of awesome, Eric.

[@MrLuvallcars]

Another honest video. Thank you!

[@revmotor]

A most excellent series.

[@AamirZ]

Eric using Metric torque units, Beautiful! Never thought I’d see the day :D

[@markferraro5250]

very well done Eric thanks

[@cobra454tim]

Nice seal driver Eric!

[@Jrdnsmn14]

Am I the only one that just watches his videos just to watch them. I'm interested in this stuff but I doubt ill be doing a timing chain on a mini.

[@chrisyarber3352]

Jordan Simon same

[@rowdyrick7091]

I'm bout to do it to mine

[@canabox7112]

I watched because a friend bought one and to have this and the fuel pump both done in the first month

[@itsok5079]

Someone that can not and don't have the ability or know how usually are the one to say what a piece of shit a mini is. When really they probably can't even change spark plugs or put air in there tires. Lmao and probably wish they had a mini it is a bad ass little fast car. Go drive a turbo 6 speed.

[@hammyhammell4884]

@@itsok5079 I have a 2013 turbo 6 speed, really hoping that the timing chain will be easier than this one. Does seem like a lot of work compared to my old subaru.

[@bandwagon240]

This makes me appreciate just how well engineered Japanese cars really are. Makes me want to go out and hig my Mazda and Toyota just for being so good.

[@ThatHondaChannel]

Immediately mashed the like button as you started to say chains don't stretch! Wear on the rollers!!!

[@madjack617]

Thank you a thousand times! I managed to repair my Peugeot 207 (same engine with same issue) after watching the video a thousand times and taking precise notes (specially to avoid wrong torque procedures). Additionally, I received copies from an original Peugeot workshop manual from a friend at Peugeot and watched another very detailed video on youtube. What I found weird is, that my car ran only about 25.000 miles when the problems began, so practically new. First owner was an elderly man (father of a friend of mine). The car was always properly maintained and taken care of. After they introduced a better chain tensioner in 2009, Peugeot was advised to exchange the faulty one in older models. I suspect that in the case of my car (model year 2007), the shop just ignored this (even though the car was periodically at the shop for service) and let the former car owner drive on. They knew he doesn't drive a lot and guessed that an engine failure wouldn't occur soon. At the end he died and I took over the car with the old version of the tensioner but still running good. After about 2.000 miles the damage was done.

[@alvinwyllie8502]

Has your car got the 1.6 VTi engine? I have a whirring clicking noise from my engine in cold weather for the first couple of miles. Mine's a 2009/2010 207 CC 1.6 VTi.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Good video eric

[@gsmecanica]

Nice video! Question: to torque the crank bolt do you need a tool to hold the crank hub in place? Or the flywheel pin will do the job?

[@racheluomini5134]

love your day eric!

[@monsterq6]

Love this new project

[@castrolgtx5064]

Honest review big thumbs up 👍

[@tomvleeuwen]

TL;DR: USE NEW BOLTS! One thing you did not mention explicitly, but is even more important than the toque spec, is to use new bolts for the sprockets. Always. They are included in the kit for a reason. I guess it makes sense for anyone who knows how stretch bolts work, but I have seen way to to many Mini's with incorrect timing after someone re-using the bolts. The N14 engine won't show a fault code, but luckely the N12 engine shows a check engine warning when the timing is off, which has saved many engines already just in our workshop. It's a shame that the N14 doesn't have this warning.

[@tomjones8130]

Absolutly! Further one, i would change the Exhaust Sproket every time (cost just a few bucks) and would change the VANOS if it has 100K Miles on it. Look for the Peugeot VANOS, it sould cost 80 Bucks or so. And ju have to make the Surface of the Sprokets to tha Cams oil free with Break Cleaner!

[@Graham_Langley]

+Tom The fault code was how a neighbour knew his N12 needed new timing chain and tensioner set.

[@tomjones8130]

The Problem is, that in some (many?) cases there is no fault code set at the N14-Engine. But anyone who is in doubt should listen to Eric as he starts the car up in the first video. The hollow grinding noise is a very clear indicator for timing chain tensioner. Absolutly check the wear of the Chain in that case (!!!) with the special Tool (there is a youtube video on how to meassure the wear by removing the tensioner and insert the special tool, that is allthough used for pretensioning the chain with 0,6 NM on N14 before tightening the camshaft bolts after crank bolt was tightend). Dont be irritated by the unrythmic knocking noise coming from the vacuum pump sitting on the exhaust cam right before the HPFP, that knock is sadly normal, because pump and cam have no rigid connection. There is a delete mod with electric pump and machine work, look at NA Motoring Forum for more details.

[@charleschenhua]

Torque spec is important and make sure you invest in a good set of torque wrenches. I had to learn my lesson the hard way. Engine ran fine for a week after I changed the chain, then it blew up, I believe it's the improper torquing I did.

[@MK3GOLFMIKE]

Waw I genuinely never knew the N12 throws a code about the timing. Awesome! :D

[@Vandy5000]

Hi ETCG, I will admit it has been some time since I've viewed your channel. I'm still subscribed but for some reason KZbin has not shown me a single video of yours in a while. Now I'm plan to binge watch so hopefully the algorithm starts showing you again. I just thought if comment because this is the first time a channel has virtually disappeared from my feed on KZbin.

[@johnnyarnold4403]

Video is awesome! Thank you for this

[@terry987654]

experience is the best teacher we all make mistakes we just have to learn from it.

[@timkelly3863]

Love the video, Despite not being a fan of the vehicle.

[@sollykhan2385]

AWESOME video, Eric, as ever, love your methodical procedures, have been following your channel since i was a wee lad back in the day's when i had a pet Dinosaur ,,,, 🙂,,haha!! please keep on posting more cool stuff, Bless 😇👍

[@jetonbalidemaj]

keep it up eric great stuff

[@2spooky]

You need to get this thing on a track when you're done :D

[@weezer1088]

Great video ! Lots of good info ! Thank you . Which year would you say has the better motors , with less timing chain issues . Thanks again

[@legalactique9785]

This was awesome thanks!

[@wilsal770]

Amazing mechanic

[@faroukukfaroukuk5921]

***** well done professional

[@970357ers]

The mini series which has become a maxi. A metaphor for the car and my body.

[@kells77]

Eric our still my favorite on you tube

[@ericthecarguy]

Thank you!

[@bradstoybox8811]

While the design of this timing system ensures perfect timing when assembled properly, it relies on the clamping force of the bolts to keep the sprockets from slipping. That requires absurd torque values and the TTY bolts. They should have keyed at least the crank sprocket to ensure proper engagement IMHO. Nice video Eric!

[@willyck948]

first start moment of glory spoiled by slipped timimg topped with bent valves. Learning the hard way leaves a permanent memory and reminder for next time in wich case you (and anyone else who's seen the video) will be prepared for.👍

[@dineshgarib266]

Greetings Eric absolutely love you videos ! Much dirty/oily love down here in Trinidad

[@nottherealsean]

These videos are absolutely excellent. I have been watching for a while for help with my other vehicles but the Mini series is the best! How do I send Eric a donation? Not sure how that works. - Sean