Febi bilstein37587 Chain Tensioner for timing chain, pack of one

As part of replacing the timing chain and guides, the chain tensioner is a must. There are cheaper alternatives, however, I am not going to risk failure for $35.

Used this to replace a different brand in a 06 mini cooper s. Tried the other brand first...it didnt work. Put this one in and so far so good about 2 weeks in. No chain rattle...yay!!

Unlike the picture, it's a shiny, new in box part. I replaced the part and it fixed my timing chain rattle, my engine runs so much smoother. On youtube, search for "Mod Mini tensioner" and he a good video on how to replace it yourself. Pretty easy to install, I wish I had done this months ago.

Worked perfect for my 2007 mini s convertible. Easy install from under the hood with the correct tools. 15 minute install at the most.

It came "compressed".R53 Mini Cooper S

Fast shipping worked to solve my problem.

Perfect fit on my gen 1 Mini S! Was exactly the correct part and it was tested for performance at the factory!

Just perfect fit....

Very happy with this purchase. I replaced the old original part because of age..After fitting this tensioner the engine sound changed to a perfect tick over.

My Mini cooper 2005 was running great but if I restarted the car once it was warm, sometimes after starting the car, I could hear a rattle coming from the timing chain.Turning the engine off and on again always fixed the problem, but I did suspect the timing chain tensioner.So I ordered the part, lifted the car, removed the front driver wheel (RHD), unscrewed the 17mm bolt (oil will not drip out much), took the old tensioner out, put new one in place, screw everything back... et voila. 20mn work possibly saved me a timing chain failure and many €€Issue fixed.

Removed the noise from my engine. If you have a rattle this definitely is worth a try before replacing the chain. If it doesn’t work, then the chain needs changing. Would be worth seeing how much stretch you have, but as a temporary fix it will do the job.

Replaced the existing cam chain tensioner fitted to my r53 Mini Cooper S, appears to be working fine now, Febo Bilstein are a decent make so should be ok issues with quality.

WORKS JUST AS GOOD AS OME