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2009 mini cooper loose crank bolt

Discussion in 'New Members' started by bbreen42, Jan 31, 2023.

  1. Jan 31, 2023 at 6:40 AM
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    bbreen42

    bbreen42 [OP] New Member

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    just swapped over the motor it cranks and has no start. Pulled my vehicle and took it to a mini specialist. The cams and chain not moving. I was told the motor is blown. The original mechanic wanted the vehicle back He has used a scope to show me there is no damage to any cylinder. He found the crank bolt loose by about 6 turns (this vehicle does not have a keyway) it is torqued. With it tightened hand cranked the timing chain and cams now move (without any abnormal sounds) He will be scoping today to rule out bent valves (any guesses or predictions)
     
  2. Jan 31, 2023 at 3:19 PM
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