Mini Cooper: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2002 - 2024)

All Mini Cooper (Cooper, Cooper Clubman, Cooper Paceman & Cooper Countryman) engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Mini Cooper.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2024 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2024 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2023 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2022 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2021 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2020 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2019 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2018 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2017 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2016 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2015 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2014 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2013 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2012 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2011 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2010 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2009 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2008 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2007 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2006 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2006 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2005 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2005 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2004 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2004 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2003 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2003 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2002 Mini Cooper - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2002 Mini Cooper engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.