Noisy chain, stretched chain, noisy start up rattles.
Continuing to build on our service tool collection, just picked up this cam locking tool for N12 and N14 Bmw/mini engines and put it straight to use today.
Stretched timing chain on these models seem to have surfaced as a common concern. Todays car the chain had stretched to the point the timing had jumped resulting in a heavy reduction in power and the check engine light coming on. Others we’ve done have a heavy rattle on start up. All have exhibited problems with less than 100,000km’s on the clock.
Above and below showing the cam locking tool in place to allow the chain and gears to be removed without the cams moving/ not seen is the crankshaft is also locked in place with a pin.
So weve been waiting a while for these to arrive from the UK, hold ups with earthquakes and flooding, but here they are at last. Some work to be done for compliance and because we want to…. Brakes, servicing, GPS and speedo conversions, and detailing…
Here she is..
The wagon was a day late, relief to see it drive into the workshop…
A simple change to get the digital read out into KM’s..
Meyle Brake discs going on, great German brand parts for our German cars…
Oil and oil filter going in with some MB rated LiquiMoly oil. New air filter too.
Tints had to come off for compliance, still left with a nice factory tint… Rhino Racks and Rhino roofbox gone on….
Above, All road legal now so are putting wagon to good use…, getting a chauffeur drive on Xmas day (Thanks to my brother turning up at the hotel in a suit!!!).
We gave the wagon a run for Xmas, Impressive fuel economy for a big car, fully loaded with bags, 4 adults, roof racks and roof box, and we managed 6Litres/100kms. 901kms was under $65 in Diesel. Didn’t push it but also wasn’t doing an economy run so very pleased with it.
We have found the need to start stocking oil filters for some more of the main stream vehicles that are coming through, and in many cases we can offer genuine filters if requested.
Some genuine BMW filters now part of our usual stock on site.
Summer is around the corner, as is the holiday season. Is your car ready for those trips away. Come and see us for your pre holiday check or service to make sure you have a safe journey.
All vehicles serviced between now and Christmas get a complementary 6 month breakdown service included. All WOF inspections done with a service will only be $25+gst
The workshop is already getting busy with the build up so make sure you get in quick to avoid missing out.
See below for a sample of what we do…
We specialize in British and European Vehicles.
We use LiquiMoly oils out of Germany
We have the latest in diagnostic equipment, all services get a scan and service reset where applicable.
All mechanical repairs.
Tyres at competitive rates.
All of our staff are very experienced technicians.
We can assist with Warranty and Warranty work.
Interior and exterior detailing, including headlight refurbishment, paint correction and paint protection.
Rhino rack roof racks and accessories. Rack, roof boxes, bike racks, ski racks etc.
Parts for all makes and models
MTA members
Chasing some poor results on this V6 engine from the compression test and the cylinder leak down test. Glad to have found several valves not seating nice., While this ones being worked on in the machine shop we can start getting the engine out of an RS4 that having camshaft issues.
We are huge advocates for mechanical breakdown insurance, and this week has highlighted the importance., we have four big engine jobs queued at the moment, all eligible for a warranty policy, only two have…
These pics are of a GTI Golf that’s travelled less than 120,000kms. Presented to us for the first time with an engine light on and a light tapping from the engine. This is a very common fault of a Mk V GTi. Unfortunately someone has replaced the fuel pump (Tappet) plunger on this one but the damage was already done.. The unsuspecting new owner has picked up an expensive fix, requiring a new camshaft, fuel pump and associated parts to get things up and running again.
Other jobs on the go include failed cams on an RS4, Nil compression on a V6 A4 Audi, and another MK V Gti with Nil oil pressure at idle, maybe some future blogging to happen here once we open them up…..
New camshaft on the right, end lobes nearly completely gone on the Left camshaft
Nice MK IV R32 in today getting the Haldex filter and oil changed.
More and more enquiry coming through re servicing the Haldex and the DSG Gearbox’s in Audis and VW’s.
Questions like can we do it? Well of course we can!!
More and more enquiry to service the Haldex so here’s the tool for the job to make it a bit easier for the techs….
Air filters and pollen filter(Cabin filter) going in today. Very important to have clean air for your engine as well as for your passengers…
Audi Goodies, hard to find parts for an RS2. Not in the usual catalogue for this prototype Audi.
Cam belt kits, water pumps and crank pulley gears and bolts
Merc 280SE Engine getting a freshen up. Hopefully refitting for this month.
Cylinder heads gone on after a complete rebuild, looking great.. Cant wait to get it back into the car
Some more work has happened this week, bolting on a lot of the externals, nearly ready to be put back into the car. The transmission is also having a tidy up so waiting on that to return from the specialists..
Looking forward to firing this one up…
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