jbh
TDi lover
- Joined
- Jan 3, 2010
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- Slamannan/ Central Scotland
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- www.retrobmw.co.uk
I had the Avant in for its test last week, failed on one upper arm balljoint and advisories on an exhaust bracket and heat shield.
Pleased about the arms - I did the lowers last year with Meyle arms, the uppers were part of a £150 kit I bought about three years/50,000 miles ago. Not bad really!
I bought all four uppers from All German Parts, and got the Meyle HD ones, so thats both cars with front and rear fully done with good parts now - until my road destroys them.
Bad news is I put my back out the end of last week at work, so was a bit worried about getting it done this weekend for the retest Monday.
However, Mrs PaulF has now been inducted into the upper arm removal club. I gave her a bit of direction, and sat outside with her while she changed the bad side herself!
I'll do the other side once I can stand upright again!
not good mate
thats why my moto when i buy a car or anyone i no buys a car i tell them
if no history of it being done means to get it done for piece of mind regardless unless the writing is very clear to the point it looks brand new then id leave it unless the tensioner/rollers havent been done !!
sadly in this case I think this is throwing salt in his wounds but yes I do agree with you 110% I always check the timing belts on any car I buy and If it doesnt look fresh it gets changed.
thats why my moto when i buy a car or anyone i no buys a car i tell them
if no history of it being done means to get it done for piece of mind regardless unless the writing is very clear to the point it looks brand new then id leave it unless the tensioner/rollers havent been done !!
Whats worse, and ill confirm over next few days, I paid for a new belt and kit Inc pump when the garage sold me the car as there was no history of it. Also paid for a service. They assured me everything was done, im confident the belts old, but I dont know how ill prove it after 30k miles and 14 months.
Today i snapped my cambelt... doh!
Blown a cv joint on the front driveshaft which resulted in having to push the car in to a track express car park on my own while others stood their and watched.....
Took delivery of my S4/RS4 Xenon headlights unfortunately the mounting tabs on one of the headlights was damaged during transit, going to phone cover insurance see what i they can do as im not paying £25 out my own pocket to buy the tabs off ebay, or if anyone has a set for the N/S they will send us for postage costs ill send you monies to your bank account (paypal) lol !!
picture and there in mint condition aswell got them for a bargain, so my old ones will be up for sale as soon as these get some sidelight bulbs and repair tabs !!!
what bulbs are the sides in these as there not the 501 T10 capless ones in normal ones !! Whats the correct watt for these ??
Sorry to hear this, something that nobody needs happen to their car. Any chance it was genuine parts the garage used when they did the belt since IIRC that they are guaranteed for 2 years.
It was contitech, and as the tensioner bolt snapped no warranty.
Today i bought an engine off another ASN member
Today one of you lucky buggers will maybe buy my ASZ derv injectors
if the tensioner bolt has snapped its been over tightened or cross threaded !! Id still be going to the garage and agueing the toss with them !! Its gone for a reason not due to parts its due to incorrect fitment mate !!!
makes a nice difference Scott
I don't know what it is but I love the color of you're car.
makes a difference from the more common silver.... like mine...
I like silver but it just annoys me that they always look the same, clean or dirty.