Stop timing chain rattle at cold start up. Mini R56 N47 Upper Tensioner change. BMW 1.6 diesel M001.

All you need to know for this easy and cheap upgrade. Definitely, not as good as fitting a complete new timing chain kit. But that is very complex (professional) and expensive (£thousands). In most cases the final bill will be probably more than the car is worth. In comparison this tensioner change is a budget, DIY mechanic job which takes a couple of hours maximum. Possibly the first thing to try if you have a chain rattle at startup. Worth a try? Please leave your questions in the comments.

00:00 Introduction
00:20 Start up symptoms
01:00 Original and Upgraded tensioners
01:23 Not as complex as a timing chain change
02:00 Old and New tensioner springs
02:46 Two cause of rattle at start up.
03:13 BMW Tensioner Service information
03:43 Upgraded tensioner part numbers
04:16 Tools required
05:09 Method of accessing engine from under the car
05:16 Location of the tensioner
05:53 Top access which is more difficult and complex
06:25 Lower access easier and more straight forward.
07:18 Moving exhaust shield to improve access
08:16 Removal Upper chain tensioner
09:48 FAI technical bulletin tapping out the housing thread
10:32 Fitting new tensioner and torque to 70Nm
10:46 Engine sound after fitting the upgraded tensioner
12:09 links to other MINI videos

O&DR Merchandise helps support the channel and can be found at https://odr-modurol.myspreadshop.co.uk/

Please 'like' if you like the video by pressing the thumbs up, this is much appreciated.

Channel =    / odrmodurol   @ODRModurol #Modurol #JaguarXK8 #JaguarXKR #X100

This is not an official guide and is for general information and interest only.

Part of a series of short videos on the experience with maintaining our own cars.
We currently have a 1996 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 Petrol, a 2014 Ford Kuga (Explorer) 2.0 diesel, 2013 Nissan Leaf 80Kw Electric car and 2012 Mini One R56 N47 diesel.

We Current have lots of useful playlists on the @O&DRModurol Channel for these cars.

You can also find us on:-
Facebook -   / damian.richmond.1  
Instagram -   / oanddr_modurol