Keep the timing chain tracking quietly and squarely against its path with the INA US Engine Timing Chain Guide ZG-71090. It installs as a direct-fit replacement for the 2002-2008 MINI Cooper, serving as the right-side guide that supports the timing chain and helps limit slack, whip, and side-to-side movement as the chain drives the valvetrain.
- Right-side timing chain guide: positions and steadies the chain along its intended path to help keep valve timing consistent.
- Wear surface for the chain: the guide face rides against the moving chain to reduce vibration and chain noise.
- Direct-fit replacement: designed to replace the original guide on the listed applications.
Over time a guide can crack, wear, or break, which often shows up as timing-chain rattle or slap — most noticeable on cold start-up. If a worn right-side guide is the cause of the noise, this replaces it; diagnose the source of any rattle before replacing, since chain, tensioner, or sprocket wear can produce similar sounds.
Interchange: 11 31 1 485 397 · 11311485397 · 1 485 397 · 1485397 · 04693137AD · 0 4777 707AA · 04777707AA · 4777 707AA · 4777707AA · V3486005 · 3486005 · 55226611 · 5520001100 · BG1090 · R76043 · 71090 · 11 93 7586 · 11937586 · V20-3140 · V203140
Manufacturer part number ZG-71090 · Part Eazy SKU ZG-71090
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
11 31 1 485 397, 1 485 397, 04693137AD, 0 4777 707AA, 4777 707AA, V3486005, 3486005, 55226611, 5520001100, BG1090, R76043, 71090, 11 93 7586, V20-3140
