26Feb2010
996TT Clutch Accumulator
Had a 996TT come in today with a failed hydraulic accumulator. Up in the air. Tall rams would work best as the jack stands sit unfortunately right where you need to be working at. The accumulator is up on the side of the slave cylinder and is a real bugger to get to. You will need to modify a couple wrenches to get at it. Once under the car, I realized the accumulator had been replaced before. A little heat …
26Feb2010
Winter on it’s way out?
With any luck, we will start seeing some warmer weather. Amazing what happens once the sun comes out, as the cars start to roll in for spring maintenance. I think everyone is ready to kiss this crappy winter season goodbye. While it is still a bit chilly, having the sun out makes it feel a lot warmer! I really miss being able to work in the garage with the door open 🙂 This was just a basic inspection and oil …
22Feb2010
330Ci continued
Edit: 2/23/2010 Last night I got the front and rear brakes on with new pad sensors. Tonight I am hoping to get the brakes bleed, and transaxle and differential serviced. That should wrap up this service. Tues: Finished up the fluid swap last night, and started in on the front control arm bushings (FCAB’s). There is a little trick to getting them off and back on, but it isn’t too bad of a job 🙂 One final test drive and …
21Feb2010
2004 BMW 330Ci Service 2
Ok, I’ll promise to stop being lazy and keep the blog updated in my spare time, lol. Right now one of the current projects is a 2004 BMW 330Ci that I am doing a service 2 on along with some other maintenance. The owner is moving to Arizona, and wants the car in tip top shape in the hotter climate. And the pile of parts we have to go on the car. List of things we are doing: Radiator Coolant …