Mini Cooper S (R56) Timing Chain: Why It Rattles and How to Replace It
A loud, diesel-tractor-like rattle on a cold start that fades as the engine warms is the Mini community's infamous “death rattle” — and on t…
The R56-generation Mini Cooper and Cooper S (2007–2013) are a common sight on UK roads, and a handful of faults come up again and again. CarSpareFinder's guides cover the engine problems, electrics and more that keep one running right.
A loud, diesel-tractor-like rattle on a cold start that fades as the engine warms is the Mini community's infamous “death rattle” — and on t…