Wondering if this is a free spin engine or not

2003 MINI COOPER S
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JIMSAUTO
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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.
Oct 15, 2013 at 4:00 PM
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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)
Oct 15, 2013 at 6:24 PM