More brakes, This time BMW M5

Check out these massive stoppers! These things are absolutely huge. Huge power under the bonnet requires matching huge stopping power to match. Nice Genuine fitment here, we also have some nice aftermarket options out there for these.

Oil Burning BMW for repair

BMW in for heavy oil consumption. The car was performing fine however the oil usage was high. Tests came back with using about 1Litre of oil per 1000km’s. Thankfully this owner had a mechanical breakdown insurance who came to the rescue and paid for a large portion of the repairs. As it turned out we did 2 of these jobs in August.

Both with policy’s through different providers. This one required ‘exhaust’ valve guides and valve stem seals. A reasonably common issue. The work involved removing the cylinder head for inspection and repairs as required. The owner in this case opted to renew the timing chain ‘kit’. The timing tool in ‘blue’ is fitted here as we ‘time’ the engine and torque up the crank and cam pulleys.

BMW’s twinning

Our car TOY006 was in for brakes and then its twin arrives for the same job. Snap, hit repeat in the shop.

BMW I3

BMW I3 in for service inspection, This car does have a small petrol engine which was up do date, the rest of the usual service type checks still apply, It still has brakes and tyres, etc etc. Fun little car, the owner insisted i take it for a drive… Loved it.



Courtesy cars updated

For 5 years we had 3 E46 BMW’s running around town. The name change was a great opportunity for trade up to newer, with fewer kms.

So 2 of the BMW’s have been sold and gone to new homes. TOY001 I just couldn’t let go….Maybe its time??

So we have added a MK5 Golf GT,

And new to us, not yet signed up is a 2010 MK6 Golf wagon.

Also yet to be decided on is the A4 Audi in the background. This might be the new TOY001 if i can finally part with my old BMW

 

Courtesy cars

First time I’ve seen them together since both being sign written… photo op!!

 

Turbo BMW

In for service, these make huge power, and look the part too… getting some of our finest LiquiMoly product….

 

BMW downpipe install

135 BMW down pipe install, great kit supplied by the customer, very tight fit, a bit fiddly to get it in but looks and sounds great.

BMW Service wellington

 

 

 

 

 

Above and below shows just how close this install is. Only mm’s clearance from bolt heads etc, what a squeeze!

1Series BMW’s

A nice couple of white hatches in, 130 and 135.  Both very nice rides

 

 

 

 

BMW 650 V8 Twin Turbo

BMW 650 V8 Twin Turbo.

In for some LiquiMoly servicing, and Battery replacement…