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MINI Paceman R61 N18 Timing Chain Failure — Mini 2012 | MyCarFault

MINI Paceman R61 N18 Timing Chain Failure

Mini 2012 N18 1.6 Turbo

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The N18 in Paceman R61 has the same timing chain guide wear as R56 N14. Cold start rattle is the warning. Chain kit: £600-1,100.

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