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January 1, 2014 Service bulletin

Mini: tensioner spring force could be too low and severity of wear CAN cause rattling noise when idling or...

MINI technical service bulletin SIM-11-04-13 for 2013 MINI Cooper, 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible and 2011 MINI Cooper Clubman.

Bulletin number
SIM-11-04-13
Component
Engine
Summary
Mini: tensioner spring force could be too low and severity of wear can cause rattling noise when idling or starting cold engine, and timing chain internal tolerances is not consistent. Model r55, r56, r57. No years listed.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 13 complaints in the engine category.

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