Table 1 shows 13 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the timing tensioner (five problems).
Timing chain jumped off of dead center. Had to replace timing chair to new upgraded assembly. Cost was around $1200. 00. Upset because this has been happening to a lot of Mini coopers. Should have some kind of recall to consumers. BMW knows about this. Was driving home from out of state. Read details...
My 2008 Mini cooper s clubman appears to be having a problem with the tim ing chain tensioner and timing chain. The noise is steadily getting worse. After reading about the class action lawsuits around the united states I am now afraid to drive the car. Read details...
The bango fitting on top of the turbo started randomly and excessively leaking oil while idling in my driveway. Could have caused a fire. Going to have to replace the oil intake line, oil, and do a engine cleaning. Read details...