Yes mate was convinced it was timing chain ordered full oil pump chain kit comes tomorrow timing chain and tensioner were in need of change again bought a full kit already, and vanos too

Been working on missis mini turns out the oil pump drive chain was impersonating timing chain death rattle so waiting for parts Back on D4 today removed, alternator bracket, egr, and turbo and manifold finally have part number ah2q-6k682af London turbos £300 each Unbolted torque converter and...

It's only out at last, removed diff first thing this morning had to work all the chassis bolts were tight had to work them in and out a few times with WD40 but they came out ok diff dropped it down with trolley jack, manage to get it jammed briefly needs a goog clean soaked in oil Engine lifted...

Bit more done today started removed front driveshafts, centre nuts, link at the top, and top arm, also 10mm nut securing brake pipe, and track rod end this give enough room to get driveshafts out then reassembled, coolers moved one completely off other can come out with motor, diff now loose...

Cat off couple of bolts a bit tricky removed heat shield under cat to gain a bit more room, removed gearbox cable, just fuel connectors to do have ordered bigger set of pliers, lifting frame bolted on, diff out tomorrow work today, did identify vacuum lines and solenoid for engine mounts...

Been on a collection missis got the motor she was after, so now have a mini countryman with timing chain death rattles, parts ordered, in and out as quickly as possible but cheap and immaculate Back on D4 today removed transfer box same as D3 basically but an extra bracket for fuel pipes and...

Same with my D3 mate

Yes mate works well for top two, as you say others with a crescent wrench not too bad

Had a slow sunday today, removed more of intake first, appears you were spot on @Graculus vacuum pipes below throttle body are indeed grungy melted horrible, have a another vacuum loom for want of a better description, so should be good, underneath removed props, and top bolts of transfer box...

Thanks mate suspect your right, I made a spanner cut down and welded to a socket reaches down for top two, which I've been using on D3s will get on it tomorrow all the best have a good weekend

Back in workshop today, had a monumental fight with exhaust clamps yesterday, cat to link pipe came undone, but clamp was seized to pipe, exhaust to dpf had to burr grind through nut and bolt but saved a clamp as their £30 Lol Dpf going to ivor Searle for clean Alternator off, going to remove...

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Did a bit more today, spent most of the morning un-seizing crossmember now off, auxiliary fuel heat pump attached as D3, other side has a sensor wire and bracket attached, unplugged sensors and dpf pipework, just working out what stays where and what comes out with motor and box Noticed...

Meyle make great bushes had similar short life issues with cheaper too

Got back on it today removed l/h turbo heat shields to get access to exhaust and engine mount r/h already removed and exhaust undone Unplugged wiring tcm on drivers side near abs, all other in similar place to d3 Vacuum solenoid on drivers side wires to main loom and bracket to body apart from...

Thanks mate bit more of a challenge compared to D3, been a bit rough with cold then chest infection, going to start again tomorrow 09 new motor running great although expected top end to be wisper quiet with new lifters but has great throttle response sounds throaty more induction sound with...

Hi all, thanks mate you know what it's like with hobbies Lol Front bumper off today, then slam panel Same as D3 body trim wise, decided to remove radiators as a unit complete with cowling, some pipes fiddly, removed intercooler pipes and lifted the unit out with my engine hoist wasn't too bad...

Definitely cheap enough to afford a project couldn't resist

Hi all just finished a D3 project, now starting on a 2013 Sdv6 bought as a project, is hemorrhaging oil from at least one turbo and from sump and its extension, will be giving it a good service too Pulling the motor and box this week going to try to do it in exactly the same way as I do a D3 Got...

Tried first start up yesterday no dice, got a code for fuel regulator open circuit and fuel rail sensor dynamics unit shutting everything down big F So decided to check all plugs and wiring and low and behold HP pump regulator plug not fully home, so cleaned it plugged it in reassembled fuel...