In the process of buying a 2011 Countryman S
#1
#2
Call MINI and give them the vin. They will tell you if it's got any record of weird issues. If the aux coolant valve has been replaced. Thermostat. Chain guides and tensioner. Valve cover gasket. Just the standard stuff you might have dealt with on your 4.8. The bushings take a beating because folks just whip these cars around. Hope it all checks out.
#4
#5
In my experience people seem to think they are hearing that chain rattle when in fact it's lots of other things. Valves. Injectors. Vacuum pump. They all kind of clack and rattle. Especially at cold start up. If your chain is too long it will rub and slap against those guides pretty hard much like a loose bicycle chain does. The only way to be sure about the diagnosis is to have the chain length measured.
#6
In my experience people seem to think they are hearing that chain rattle when in fact it's lots of other things. Valves. Injectors. Vacuum pump. They all kind of clack and rattle. Especially at cold start up. If your chain is too long it will rub and slap against those guides pretty hard much like a loose bicycle chain does. The only way to be sure about the diagnosis is to have the chain length measured.
![Roll](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/roll.gif)
#7
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
lalroma
1st Gen Countryman (R60) Talk (2010-2015)
20
04-02-2022 06:19 PM