Mini Cooper D Engine Failure: Causes & Fixes

Translated on 26-07-2026, 18:55.

Hello friends.

Perhaps someone can help me. My Mini broke down yesterday after only 1 km. After restarting it, I noticed that it was a bit louder than usual. Then I checked and saw that air was being sucked in and also blown out where it should only be drawing air. Afterwards, I disconnected the intake hose from the turbocharger and noticed that the turbocharger was both sucking in and blowing out air. However, the turbo is not spinning.

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dieselschrauber · Translated on 26-07-2026, 18:56.

Perhaps more information about the car...

Otherwise, I'm suggesting a possible issue with the timing chain.

Translated on 26-07-2026, 18:57.

Mini Cooper 1.6 diesel, 109 hp.
Year of manufacture: 2007.
Kilometer mark 256,000.

Is it possible that this is related to the VTG (Variable Transmission Gear)?

Translated on 26-07-2026, 18:57.

marce123 wrote:

Mini Cooper 1.6 diesel, 109 horsepower.
Year of manufacture: 2007.
Kilometer mark 256,000.

Is it possible that it's related to the VTG?

No, I also share Rüdi's opinion.