cam timing chain replacment

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06-04-2010, 06:18 PM

gcl

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cam timing chain replacment

I have an 03 cooper S that just pitched the cam chain. anyone have any ideas on what the procedure is to replace the chain? have only done VW belt replacments in the past.
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06-06-2010, 07:34 AM

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06-06-2010, 07:58 AM

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Yes, unless you're a qualified mechanic, I would not attempt this without having the book nearby to answer all the questions that are bound to crop up.

Good luck....

Maybe do a writeup as you go along, with lots of pics, like Gerldoc does with her projects?

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