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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER JCW, 2D CONVERTIBLE, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 19 (ENGINE - REPAIR (R56) -- COOPER)VARIABLE CAMSHAFT TIMING11 36 042 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTAKE ADJUSTER (N14)
2013 Mini Cooper JCW, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans
11 36 042 Removing and installing/replacing intake adjuster (N14)
2013 Mini Cooper JCW, 2D Convertible, Standard TransSECTION 11 36 042 Removing and installing/replacing intake adjuster (N14)
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Special tools required:
IMPORTANT:
Mount special tool 11 9 550
to open central bolts on adjusters and camshafts.
The timing is not determined at firing TDC of cylinder no. 1.
Modified procedure for timing adjustment.
All pistons are in the 90° position.
Check locking of adjusters.
The timing is not determined at firing TDC of cylinder no. 1.
Modified procedure for timing adjustment.
All pistons are in the 90° position.
Check locking of adjusters.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
Slide in special tool 11 9 590 in direction of arrow.
Rotate flywheel (1) at central bolt until TDC firing position at cylinder No. 1 is reached.
IMPORTANT:
The TDC bore can be mixed up in automatic transmissions.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.