Technical Service Bulletin SIM-11-05-12 — 2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE
ENGINE
Bulletin Details
| TSB ID | SIM-11-05-12 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Vehicle | 2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Communication Date |
Bulletin Summary
MINI: THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER DEVELOPED AN OIL LEAK AT MOUNTING LOCATION, WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THE SEAL RING MATERIAL BEING TOO SOFT, RESULTING IN TENSION LOST DURING TIGHTENING SEQUENCE OF TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER. MODEL 2010-2011 R55, R56, R57, R60 (COOPER S CLUBMAN, CONVERTIBLE, COUNTRYMAN AND HARDTOP). *PE
About Technical Service Bulletins
A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is a document issued by a vehicle manufacturer to its dealers, describing a known issue with a specific vehicle or set of vehicles and the recommended procedure to fix it. Unlike recalls, TSBs are not mandatory and are typically only performed if an owner reports the related issue. However, TSBs can be an indicator of common problems with a vehicle.
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