What are the engine fastener torque specs for 2002–2006 MINI Cooper?

For 2002–2006 MINI Cooper: Head Bolts OEM type – M10: 40 ft‑lb + 90°; M8: 28 ft‑lb; Main case bolts M10: 44 ft‑lb; Outside case bolts M8: 26 ft‑lb; Oil squirter bolt: 3 ft‑lb; Rod bolts OEM type: 15 ft‑lb + 90°; Sneed rods: 25 ft‑lb; Cam cap bolts: 13 ft‑lb; Main crankshaft bolt: 85 ft‑lb; Cam gear: 75 ft‑lb; Timing chain tensioner cap: 46 ft‑lb; Timing chain guide bolts: 22 ft‑lb; Oil pump/timing cover to block: M6 = 9 ft‑lb, M8 = 13 ft‑lb.

What are the engine fastener torque specs for 2007–2013 MINI Cooper?

For 2007–2013 MINI Cooper: Head Bolts OEM type – M10: 30 Nm + 90° + 90° with lube; M8: 15 Nm + 90° + 90°; M8 outside of head: 30 Nm; Main Bolts OEM type – M9: 30 Nm + 150°; Outside case bolts: 12 Nm; Oil squirter bolt: 9 Nm; Rod bolts OEM type: 20 Nm + 90°; Sneed rods: 19 ft‑lb; Cam cap bolts: 11 Nm; Main crankshaft bolt: 50 Nm + 180°; Cam gear (non‑VANOS): 20 Nm + 90°; Cam gear (VANOS): 20 Nm + 180°; Timing chain tensioner: 65 Nm; Timing chain guide bolts with gasket: 24 Nm; Timing guide bolt in cylinder head: 20 Nm; Oil pump to block: 25 Nm; Oil pump drive gear: 24 Nm.

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