MINI R60 Timing Chain Kit
N18 & N16
2011–2016 · Cooper / Cooper S / JCW · Lebanon
Sehayleh, Lebanon · Fast delivery nationwide
About This Part
The R60's N16 and N18 engines share a timing chain architecture similar to the R56's N14 unit but with significant improvements — the N18 in particular received an updated hydraulic tensioner design that eliminated the catastrophic early-stretch failures seen on many N14 engines. However, the N16 and N18 chains are still considered a maintenance item at high mileage.
Common symptoms of a worn timing chain on the R60 include a rattling noise on cold start (especially the first few seconds), rough idle after warm-up, or timing error fault codes (P0011, P0016, P0017). Ignoring these symptoms risks the chain jumping a tooth, which causes valve damage and potentially destroys the engine.
The kit includes the updated tensioner design, a new chain, and both upper and lower guides — all the components needed for a complete timing chain replacement without sourcing parts individually.
What's Included
- Primary timing chain
- Updated hydraulic chain tensioner
- Upper and lower chain guides
- Chain tensioner gasket
- VVT sprocket(s) — confirm variant when ordering
Vehicle Compatibility
| Model | Year | Engine | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINI Cooper S R60 | 2011–2016 | N18B16A | Updated tensioner critical |
| MINI Cooper R60 | 2011–2016 | N16B16A | Preventive replacement at 100k+ |
| MINI JCW R60 | 2012–2016 | N18B16A | Same kit |
| MINI Cooper S R56 | 2010–2013 | N18B16A | Compatible |
Why Buy From Mini Spare Lebanon
- Updated tensioner design included — same spec as factory running change
- Complete kit — chain, guides, and tensioner in one order
- Compatible with both N16 and N18 variants
- WhatsApp us for fitment confirmation if you have fault codes before ordering