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Wondering if this is a free spin engine or not

Tiny
JIMSAUTO
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  • 2003 MINI COOPER S
Getting ready to replace the timing chain on a 2003 Mini Cooper S with the 1.6l SOHC supercharged engine. The old chain broke while car was being driven and I'm trying to find out whether or not this is an interference engine or a free spin engine.
Tuesday, October 15th, 2013 AT 4:00 PM

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Tiny
MADMIKE1735
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Yes, this is an interference engine. I would recommend pulling valve cover, and performing a cylinder leak down test, as you cannot perform a compression test without the chain. (Your pulling the v/c cover so you can verify both valves are closed in the cylinder being tested)
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Tuesday, October 15th, 2013 AT 6:24 PM

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