{"id":153686,"date":"2022-09-15T15:38:15","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T13:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autobaak.nl\/?p=153686"},"modified":"2022-09-15T15:38:15","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T13:38:15","slug":"does-mini-have-a-timing-chain-or-belt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autobaak.nl\/en\/does-mini-have-a-timing-chain-or-belt\/","title":{"rendered":"Does MINI have a timing chain or belt?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Does a MINI have a timing chain or timing belt? A question we often get. In the Mini engine, a timing chain is used to ensure that the camshaft and crankshaft are connected. This applies to all Mini models such as the Mini Countryman, Mini Paceman and Mini Cooper. The timing chain ensures that the processes in the engine run at the right time and connect perfectly.<\/p>\n<h2>Timing chain Mini<\/h2>\n<p>Since Minis are equipped with a timing chain, you don't need to calculate the cost of replacing the timing belt. However, the tension in the timing chain can diminish over time, so you should have the part checked regularly if you do a lot of mileage.<\/p>\n<p>Want to know more about how it works, advantages, disadvantages and how to replace the <a href=\"https:\/\/autobaak.nl\/en\/timing-chain-explanation-advantages-disadvantages-and-problems\/\">timing chain<\/a>? Then you can <a href=\"https:\/\/autobaak.nl\/en\/timing-chain-explanation-advantages-disadvantages-and-problems\/\">continue reading here<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does a MINI have a timing chain or timing belt? A question we often get. In the Mini engine, a timing chain is used which ensures that the camshaft and crankshaft are connected. This applies to all Mini models such as the Mini Countryman, Mini Paceman and Mini Cooper. 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