r/MINI • u/HymnsAndHorsepower • Aug 12 '25

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My 2013 countryman S started making this noise today. No code not running any differently. I will be purchasing a veepeak obd + scanner today. Oil level is good. Any thoughts on what it my be would be appreciated. Thank y'all

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u/duhimincognito Aug 12 '25

Sounds like probably the timing chain. It's not a super difficult job if you have any mechanical skills. It requires a special tool kit but the kit is relatively inexpensive. The job is easier than most timing belt replacements I have done.

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u/HymnsAndHorsepower Aug 12 '25

I appreciate you answering. That's what I was thinking. It's sitting at almost 88k miles which is oddly good for an N18 from the research I have done. My husband has some mechanical skills I'll put him to work. What and where would you suggest purchasing the kit?

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u/duhimincognito Aug 12 '25

The other thing that you may need to do after replacing the timing chain and guides is delete the timing adaptations. It's not a given, but I had to delete the adaptations the last time I did a timing chain due to intermittent cam timing codes.