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Factory replacement Timing Chain and related components. All items sold each.

Fits the follwoing Cooper S models with the N18 engine:

2011-2013 R56 MINI Cooper S Hatchback
2011-2014 R55 MINI Cooper S Clubman
2011-2015 R57 MINI Cooper S Convertible
2011-2016 R60 MINI Cooper S Countryman
2012-2015 R58 MINI Cooper S Coupe
2012-2015 R59 MINI Cooper S Roadster
2013-2016 R61 MINI Cooper S Paceman

Choose from:

[1] Timing Chain
[2] Guide Rail
[3] Chain Tensioner Guide
[4] Chain Tensioner Bolt/Plunger
[5] Gasket for Bolt/Plunger
[6] Timing Chain Lower Sprocket
[9] Bolt for Adjustable Camshaft Sprocket
[10] Slide Rail for Timing Chain
[11] Hex Bolt for Slide Rail
[12] Bearing Bolt for upper Guide Rail
[13] Gasket for upper Guide Rail Bolt
[14] Bearing Bolt for lower Guide Rail and Tensioner (2 required)
[15] O-Ring for lower Bearing Bolt (2 required)

For a complete Timing Chain Repair Kit, see G2NMK3300-P.

For the Valve Cover Gasket Set, see G2NME3298.

For the Vibration Damper (Crank Pulley) Bolt, see G2NME3317.

MINI FACTORY TIMING CHAIN PARTS APPLICATION GUIDE

 GEN1 YEARS PARTS KITS

 Hardtop

 2002-2006 NME9602-P NMK9600-P

 Convertible

 2005-2008
 
 GEN2 YEARS PARTS KITS
 Cooper non-S  2007-2016 G2NME3321-P G2NMK3300-P
 Cooper S    2007-2010 G2NME3301-P
 2011-2016 G2NME3358-P

 

Tightening Torques

Item Engine Thread Tightening Specifications Torque
Valve cover to cylinder head N12, N14, N16, N18 M6 x 30   10 Nm
Guide rail to crankcase N12, N14, N16, N18 M8 x 1.25 Replace sealing ring 24 Nm
Guide rail to cylinder head N12, N14, N16, N18 M14 x 1.5 Replace sealing ring 20 Nm
Chain tensioner to cylinder head N12, N14, N16, N18 M22 x 1.5 Do not retighten the chain tensioner 80 Nm
      Replace sealing ring  
VANOS to inlet and exhaust camshafts N12, N16, N18 M10 x 52 Replace screw  
      Jointing torque 20 Nm
      Angle of rotation 180°
VANOS to inlet camshaft N14 M10 x 52 Replace screw  
      Jointing torque 20 Nm
      Angle of rotation 180°
Sprocket wheel to exhaust camshafts N14 M10 x 30 Replace screw  
      Jointing torque 20 Nm
      Angle of rotation 90°
Torsion damper (hub) to crankshaft N12, N14, N16, N18 M8 x 16   28 Nm

 

 

MINI COOPER S 2011-2014 TIMING CHAIN PARTS OEM - R55/56/57/58/59/6

MINI COOPER S 2011-2014 TIMING CHAIN PARTS OEM - R55/56/57/58/59/6

MINI COOPER S 2011-2014 TIMING CHAIN PARTS OEM - R55/56/57/58/59/6

MINI COOPER S 2011-2014 TIMING CHAIN PARTS OEM - R55/56/57/58/59/6

MINI COOPER S 2011-2014 TIMING CHAIN PARTS OEM - R55/56/57/58/59/6
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Mini Cooper Timing Chain Repair Kit OEM Gen2 R55-R61
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Original Manufacturer replacement TENSIONER GUIDE for the Timing Chain. All items sold each.

Fits the follwoing Cooper S models with the N18 engine:

2011-2013 R56 Cooper S Hatchback
2011-2014 R55 Cooper S Clubman
2011-2015 R57 Cooper S Convertible 
2012-2015 R58 Cooper S Coupe
2012-2015 R59 Cooper S Roadster
2011-2016 R60 Cooper S Countryman
2013-2016 R61 Cooper S Paceman

Item: [3] Chain Tensioner Guide

For a complete Timing Chain Repair Kit, see G2NMK3302.

For the Valve Cover Gasket Set, see G2NME3298.

For the Vibration Damper (Crank Pulley) Bolt, see G2NME3317.

 

MINI FACTORY TIMING CHAIN PARTS APPLICATION GUIDE

 GEN1 YEARS PARTS KITS

 Hardtop

 2002-2006 NME9602-P NMK9600-P

 Convertible

 2005-2008
 
 GEN2 YEARS PARTS KITS
 Cooper non-S  2007-2016 G2NME3321-P G2NMK3300-P
 Cooper S    2007-2010 G2NME3301-P
 2011-2016 G2NME3358-P

 

 

Factory OEM replacement GASKET for the Lower Bearing Bolt for the Tensioner / Guide for the Upper Guide Rail for the Timing Chain. 2-required, sold each.

Fits the follwoing Cooper S models with the N18 engine:

2011-2013 R56 Cooper S Hatchback
2011-2014 R55 Cooper S Clubman
2011-2015 R57 Cooper S Convertible
2012-2015 R58 Cooper S Coupe
2012-2015 R59 Cooper S Roadster
2011-2016 R60 Cooper S Countryman
2013-2016 R61 Cooper S Paceman

Item: [15] Gasket O-Ring for Bearing Bolt on lower Guide Rail and Tensioner (2 required)

For a complete Timing Chain Repair Kit, see G2NMK3302.

For the Valve Cover Gasket Set, see G2NME3298.

For the Vibration Damper (Crank Pulley) Bolt, see G2NME3317.

 

MINI FACTORY TIMING CHAIN PARTS APPLICATION GUIDE

 GEN1 YEARS PARTS KITS

 Hardtop

 2002-2006 NME9602-P NMK9600-P

 Convertible

 2005-2008
 
 GEN2 YEARS PARTS KITS
 Cooper non-S  2007-2016 G2NME3321-P G2NMK3300-P
 Cooper S    2007-2010 G2NME3301-P
 2011-2016 G2NME3358-P

 

 

Factory OEM replacement BOLT for Adjustable Camshaft Sprocket. All items sold each.

Fits the follwoing Cooper S models with the N18 engine:

2011-2013 R56 Cooper S Hatchback
2011-2014 R55 Cooper S Clubman
2011-2015 R57 Cooper S Convertible
2012-2015 R58 Cooper S Coupe
2012-2015 R59 Cooper S Roadster
2011-2016 R60 Cooper S Countryman
2013-2016 R61 Cooper S Paceman

Item: [9] Bolt for Adjustable Camshaft Sprocket

For a complete Timing Chain Repair Kit, see G2NMK3302.

For the Valve Cover Gasket Set, see G2NME3298.

For the Vibration Damper (Crank Pulley) Bolt, see G2NME3317.

 

MINI FACTORY TIMING CHAIN PARTS APPLICATION GUIDE

 GEN1 YEARS PARTS KITS

 Hardtop

 2002-2006 NME9602-P NMK9600-P

 Convertible

 2005-2008
 
 GEN2 YEARS PARTS KITS
 Cooper non-S  2007-2016 G2NME3321-P G2NMK3300-P
 Cooper S    2007-2010 G2NME3301-P
 2011-2016 G2NME3358-P

 

 

Factory OEM replacement BOLT for the Slide Rail for the Timing Chain. 2-required, sold each.  M6 x 20

Fits the follwoing Cooper S models with the N18 engine:

2011-2013 R56 Cooper S Hatchback
2011-2014 R55 Cooper S Clubman
2011-2015 R57 Cooper S Convertible
2012-2015 R58 Cooper S Coupe
2012-2015 R59 Cooper S Roadster
2011-2016 R60 Cooper S Countryman
2013-2016 R61 Cooper S Paceman

Item: [11] Hex Bolt for Slide Rail

For a complete Timing Chain Repair Kit, see G2NMK3302.

For the Valve Cover Gasket Set, see G2NME3298.

For the Vibration Damper (Crank Pulley) Bolt, see G2NME3317.

 

MINI FACTORY TIMING CHAIN PARTS APPLICATION GUIDE

 GEN1 YEARS PARTS KITS

 Hardtop

 2002-2006 NME9602-P NMK9600-P

 Convertible

 2005-2008
 
 GEN2 YEARS PARTS KITS
 Cooper non-S  2007-2016 G2NME3321-P G2NMK3300-P
 Cooper S    2007-2010 G2NME3301-P
 2011-2016 G2NME3358-P

 

 

Factory OEM replacement BEARING BOLT for the Lower Tensioner / Guide for the Upper Guide Rail for the Timing Chain. 2-required, sold each.

Fits the follwoing Cooper S models with the N18 engine:

2011-2013 R56 Cooper S Hatchback
2011-2014 R55 Cooper S Clubman
2011-2015 R57 Cooper S Convertible
2012-2015 R58 Cooper S Coupe
2012-2015 R59 Cooper S Roadster
2011-2016 R60 Cooper S Countryman
2013-2016 R61 Cooper S Paceman

[14] Bearing Bolt for lower Guide Rail and Tensioner (2 required)

For a complete Timing Chain Repair Kit, see G2NMK3302.

For the Valve Cover Gasket Set, see G2NME3298.

For the Vibration Damper (Crank Pulley) Bolt, see G2NME3317.

 

MINI FACTORY TIMING CHAIN PARTS APPLICATION GUIDE

 GEN1 YEARS PARTS KITS

 Hardtop

 2002-2006 NME9602-P NMK9600-P

 Convertible

 2005-2008
 
 GEN2 YEARS PARTS KITS
 Cooper non-S  2007-2016 G2NME3321-P G2NMK3300-P
 Cooper S    2007-2010 G2NME3301-P
 2011-2016 G2NME3358-P

 

 

Factory OEM replacement BEARING BOLT for the Upper Guide Rail for the Timing Chain. 2-required, sold each.

Fits the following Cooper S models with the N18 engine:

2011-2013 R56 Cooper S Hatchback
2011-2014 R55 Cooper S Clubman
2011-2015 R57 Cooper S Convertible
2012-2015 R58 Cooper S Coupe
2012-2015 R59 Cooper S Roadster
2011-2016 R60 Cooper S Countryman
2013-2016 R61 Cooper S Paceman

Item: [12] Bearing Bolt for upper Guide Rail

For a complete Timing Chain Repair Kit, see G2NMK3302.

For the Valve Cover Gasket Set, see G2NME3298.

For the Vibration Damper (Crank Pulley) Bolt, see G2NME3317.

 

MINI FACTORY TIMING CHAIN PARTS APPLICATION GUIDE

 GEN1 YEARS PARTS KITS

 Hardtop

 2002-2006 NME9602-P NMK9600-P

 Convertible

 2005-2008
 
 GEN2 YEARS PARTS KITS
 Cooper non-S  2007-2016 G2NME3321-P G2NMK3300-P
 Cooper S    2007-2010 G2NME3301-P
 2011-2016 G2NME3358-P

 

 

Factory OEM replacement TIMING CHAIN. All items sold each.

Fits the follwoing Cooper S models with the N18 engine:

2011-2013 R56 Cooper S Hatchback
2011-2014 R55 Cooper S Clubman
2011-2015 R57 Cooper S Convertible 
2012-2015 R58 Cooper S Coupe
2012-2015 R59 Cooper S Roadster
2011-2016 R60 Cooper S Countryman
2013-2016 R61 Cooper S Paceman

Item: [1] Timing Chain

For a complete Timing Chain Repair Kit, see G2NMK3302.

For the Valve Cover Gasket Set, see G2NME3298.

For the Vibration Damper (Crank Pulley) Bolt, see G2NME3317.

 

MINI FACTORY TIMING CHAIN PARTS APPLICATION GUIDE

 GEN1 YEARS PARTS KITS

 Hardtop

 2002-2006 NME9602-P NMK9600-P

 Convertible

 2005-2008
 
 GEN2 YEARS PARTS KITS
 Cooper non-S  2007-2016 G2NME3321-P G2NMK3300-P
 Cooper S    2007-2010 G2NME3301-P
 2011-2016 G2NME3358-P

 

 

Original OEM Manufacturer replacement GUIDE RAIL for the Timing Chain. All items sold each.

Fits the following Cooper S models with the N18 engine:

2011-2013 R56 Cooper S Hatchback
2011-2014 R55 Cooper S Clubman
2011-2015 R57 Cooper S Convertible 
2012-2015 R58 Cooper S Coupe
2012-2015 R59 Cooper S Roadster
2011-2016 R60 Cooper S Countryman
2013-2016 R61 Cooper S Paceman

Item: [2] Guide Rail

For a complete Timing Chain Repair Kit, see G2NMK3302.

For the Valve Cover Gasket Set, see G2NME3298.

For the Vibration Damper (Crank Pulley) Bolt, see G2NME3317.

 

MINI FACTORY TIMING CHAIN PARTS APPLICATION GUIDE

 GEN1 YEARS PARTS KITS

 Hardtop

 2002-2006 NME9602-P NMK9600-P

 Convertible

 2005-2008
 
 GEN2 YEARS PARTS KITS
 Cooper non-S  2007-2016 G2NME3321-P G2NMK3300-P
 Cooper S    2007-2010 G2NME3301-P
 2011-2016 G2NME3358-P

 

 

Factory OEM replacement LOWER SPROCKET for the Timing Chain. All items sold each.

Fits the follwoing Cooper S models with the N18 engine:

2011-2013 R56 Cooper S Hatchback
2011-2014 R55 Cooper S Clubman
2011-2015 R57 Cooper S Convertible
2012-2015 R58 Cooper S Coupe
2012-2015 R59 Cooper S Roadster
2011-2016 R60 Cooper S Countryman
2013-2016 R61 Cooper S Paceman

Item: [6] Timing Chain Lower Sprocket

For a complete Timing Chain Repair Kit, see G2NMK3302.

For the Valve Cover Gasket Set, see G2NME3298.

For the Vibration Damper (Crank Pulley) Bolt, see G2NME3317.

 

MINI FACTORY TIMING CHAIN PARTS APPLICATION GUIDE

 GEN1 YEARS PARTS KITS

 Hardtop

 2002-2006 NME9602-P NMK9600-P

 Convertible

 2005-2008
 
 GEN2 YEARS PARTS KITS
 Cooper non-S  2007-2016 G2NME3321-P G2NMK3300-P
 Cooper S    2007-2010 G2NME3301-P
 2011-2016 G2NME3358-P

 

 

Original OEM Manufacturer replacement SLIDE RAIL for the Timing Chain. All items sold each.

Fits the follwoing Cooper S models with the N18 engine:

2011-2013 R56 Cooper S Hatchback
2011-2014 R55 Cooper S Clubman
2011-2015 R57 Cooper S Convertible
2012-2015 R58 Cooper S Coupe
2012-2015 R59 Cooper S Roadster
2011-2016 R60 Cooper S Countryman
2013-2016 R61 Cooper S Paceman

Item: [10] Slide Rail for Timing Chain

For a complete Timing Chain Repair Kit, see G2NMK3302.

For the Valve Cover Gasket Set, see G2NME3298.

For the Vibration Damper (Crank Pulley) Bolt, see G2NME3317.

 

MINI FACTORY TIMING CHAIN PARTS APPLICATION GUIDE

 GEN1 YEARS PARTS KITS

 Hardtop

 2002-2006 NME9602-P NMK9600-P

 Convertible

 2005-2008
 
 GEN2 YEARS PARTS KITS
 Cooper non-S  2007-2016 G2NME3321-P G2NMK3300-P
 Cooper S    2007-2010 G2NME3301-P
 2011-2016 G2NME3358-P

 

 

Factory OEM replacement GASKET for the Upper Bearing Bolt for the Upper Guide Rail for the Timing Chain. All Items sold each.

Fits the following Cooper S models with the N18 engine:

2011-2013 R56 Cooper S Hatchback
2011-2014 R55 Cooper S Clubman
2011-2015 R57 Cooper S Convertible 
2012-2015 R58 Cooper S Coupe
2012-2015 R59 Cooper S Roadster
2011-2016 R60 Cooper S Countryman
2013-2016 R61 Cooper S Paceman

Item: [13] Gasket for upper Guide Rail Bolt

For a complete Timing Chain Repair Kit, see G2NMK3302.

For the Valve Cover Gasket Set, see G2NME3298.

For the Vibration Damper (Crank Pulley) Bolt, see G2NME3317.

 

MINI FACTORY TIMING CHAIN PARTS APPLICATION GUIDE

 GEN1 YEARS PARTS KITS

 Hardtop

 2002-2006 NME9602-P NMK9600-P

 Convertible

 2005-2008
 
 GEN2 YEARS PARTS KITS
 Cooper non-S  2007-2016 G2NME3321-P G2NMK3300-P
 Cooper S    2007-2010 G2NME3301-P
 2011-2016 G2NME3358-P

 

 

Factory replacement GASKET for the Tensioner Bolt on the Tensioner Guide for the Timing Chain. All items sold each.

Fits the following Cooper S models with the N18 engine:

2011-2013 R56 Cooper S Hatchback
2011-2014 R55 Cooper S Clubman
2011-2015 R57 Cooper S Convertible
2012-2015 R58 Cooper S Coupe
2012-2015 R59 Cooper S Roadster
2011-2016 R60 Cooper S Countryman
2013-2016 R61 Cooper S Paceman

Item: [5] Gasket for Tensioner Bolt/Plunger

For a complete Timing Chain Repair Kit, see G2NMK3302.

For the Valve Cover Gasket Set, see G2NME3298.

For the Vibration Damper (Crank Pulley) Bolt, see G2NME3317.

 

MINI FACTORY TIMING CHAIN PARTS APPLICATION GUIDE

 GEN1 YEARS PARTS KITS

 Hardtop

 2002-2006 NME9602-P NMK9600-P

 Convertible

 2005-2008
 
 GEN2 YEARS PARTS KITS
 Cooper non-S  2007-2016 G2NME3321-P G2NMK3300-P
 Cooper S    2007-2010 G2NME3301-P
 2011-2016 G2NME3358-P

 

 

Factory OEM replacement TENSIONER BOLT / BLUNGER for the Timing Chain. All items sold each.

Fits the follwoing Cooper S models with the N18 engine:

2011-2013 R56 Cooper S Hatchback
2011-2014 R55 Cooper S Clubman
2011-2015 R57 Cooper S Convertible
2012-2015 R58 Cooper S Coupe
2012-2015 R59 Cooper S Roadster
2011-2016 R60 Cooper S Countryman
2013-2016 R61 Cooper S Paceman

For Cooper non-S with the N12 or N16 engines, see MINI Cooper Timing Chain Tensioner N12 N16 OEM Gen2

For Cooper S with the N14 engine, see MINI Cooper Timing Chain Tensioner N14 OEM Gen2

Item: [4] Tensioner Bolt / Plunger

For a complete Timing Chain Repair Kit, see G2NMK3302.

For the Valve Cover Gasket Set, see G2NME3298.

For the Vibration Damper (Crank Pulley) Bolt, see G2NME3317.

 

MINI FACTORY TIMING CHAIN PARTS APPLICATION GUIDE

 GEN1 YEARS PARTS KITS

 Hardtop

 2002-2006 NME9602-P NMK9600-P

 Convertible

 2005-2008
 
 GEN2 YEARS PARTS KITS
 Cooper non-S  2007-2016 G2NME3321-P G2NMK3300-P
 Cooper S    2007-2010 G2NME3301-P
 2011-2016 G2NME3358-P

 

If your MINI is experiencing the 'cold start rattle', see our article MINI Cooper S Cold Start Rattle Gen2.

Factory replacement Timing Chain and related components. All items sold each.

Fits the follwoing Cooper S models with the N18 engine:

2011-2013 R56 MINI Cooper S Hatchback
2011-2014 R55 MINI Cooper S Clubman
2011-2015 R57 MINI Cooper S Convertible
2011-2016 R60 MINI Cooper S Countryman
2012-2015 R58 MINI Cooper S Coupe
2012-2015 R59 MINI Cooper S Roadster
2013-2016 R61 MINI Cooper S Paceman

Choose from:

[1] Timing Chain
[2] Guide Rail
[3] Chain Tensioner Guide
[4] Chain Tensioner Bolt/Plunger
[5] Gasket for Bolt/Plunger
[6] Timing Chain Lower Sprocket
[9] Bolt for Adjustable Camshaft Sprocket
[10] Slide Rail for Timing Chain
[11] Hex Bolt for Slide Rail
[12] Bearing Bolt for upper Guide Rail
[13] Gasket for upper Guide Rail Bolt
[14] Bearing Bolt for lower Guide Rail and Tensioner (2 required)
[15] O-Ring for lower Bearing Bolt (2 required)

For a complete Timing Chain Repair Kit, see G2NMK3300-P.

For the Valve Cover Gasket Set, see G2NME3298.

For the Vibration Damper (Crank Pulley) Bolt, see G2NME3317.

MINI FACTORY TIMING CHAIN PARTS APPLICATION GUIDE

 GEN1 YEARS PARTS KITS

 Hardtop

 2002-2006 NME9602-P NMK9600-P

 Convertible

 2005-2008
 
 GEN2 YEARS PARTS KITS
 Cooper non-S  2007-2016 G2NME3321-P G2NMK3300-P
 Cooper S    2007-2010 G2NME3301-P
 2011-2016 G2NME3358-P

 

Tightening Torques

Item Engine Thread Tightening Specifications Torque
Valve cover to cylinder head N12, N14, N16, N18 M6 x 30   10 Nm
Guide rail to crankcase N12, N14, N16, N18 M8 x 1.25 Replace sealing ring 24 Nm
Guide rail to cylinder head N12, N14, N16, N18 M14 x 1.5 Replace sealing ring 20 Nm
Chain tensioner to cylinder head N12, N14, N16, N18 M22 x 1.5 Do not retighten the chain tensioner 80 Nm
      Replace sealing ring  
VANOS to inlet and exhaust camshafts N12, N16, N18 M10 x 52 Replace screw  
      Jointing torque 20 Nm
      Angle of rotation 180°
VANOS to inlet camshaft N14 M10 x 52 Replace screw  
      Jointing torque 20 Nm
      Angle of rotation 180°
Sprocket wheel to exhaust camshafts N14 M10 x 30 Replace screw  
      Jointing torque 20 Nm
      Angle of rotation 90°
Torsion damper (hub) to crankshaft N12, N14, N16, N18 M8 x 16   28 Nm

 

 

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