2014 One D timing chain cost?

[21TonyK]

Might add another mini to keep the existing one company, looking at a 2014 One D on 86K with no real documented history so assuming the worst.

Any suggestion how much for a new chain if it sounds like a tank when I try it?

[scrw.]

Decent job is around £1500, might as well do the clutch while you are in there

[21TonyK]

This is what I thought, hopefully its okay and not needed.

[Sir_Dave]

I had mine done in July as the clutch was slipping.

Ended up being £3k or so for clutch, flywheel, chains & powerflex wishbone/ARB bushes.

Basically have to keep it forever now.

[scrw.]

Just for giggles I thought I would see how much to get the timing chain & clutch changed at a few specialists locally, in case I get bored looking at the Clubvan and just want to use it. Nearest Mini specialist to me is £1460 plus clutch, another local specialist wants to do the valve seals as part of the job (didn't ask for that) so their price comes in at £3600 !!

[21TonyK]

So, having now bought it I just need to hope its been done.

Its on 86K and certainly sounds fine, barely tell its a diesel on tick over. Oil level good but service is way, way over due so complete oil and fluids change this weekend coming up. Up to 54K had regular changes and full mini service history. Just a gap of 30K with little to go on until 6 months ago.

Had new discs, pads, aux belt, glowplugs etc (about 1500 quids worth of stuff and an indie) about 4000 miles ago.

Kind of trying to convince myself its either had it done or "it will be fine"

Will start another thread for the only issue I can find.

[scrw.]

Whats the worst that could happen......

[BAMoFo]

No egg sucking intended, but If you do regular oil and filter changes during your ownership it should help to prolong the life of the timing chain and other engine components. Long life service intervals don't do cars any favours and are a false economy for the owners later in the car's life.

[21TonyK]

scrw. said:

Whats the worst that could happen......

Well.... given the contents of the air filter I just changed...



If it goes pop I've got another car to fall back on, this is to use for local trips, less than 6K miles a year.