by Admin | Feb 11, 2019 | Mini Cooper
This R56 Mini Cooper came in with a bad stumble on acceleration which we determined to be a faulty ignition coil. While diagnosing we removed a spark plug and found the plugs looked original at 65k miles. The manufacturer recommends spark plugs at 60k miles, but as...
by Admin | Feb 4, 2019 | Porsche
This 2005 Porsche Boxster S came in for routine maintenance, but upon further inspection, we found the accessory belt tensioner had disintegrated. Amazingly, this did not disturb the belt and it was running quietly on the bearing from the tensioner pulley....
by Admin | Jan 28, 2019 | Porsche
This Porsche Panamera 4S came in for a 40k mile service, which includes replacing the engine air filter. The headlights and bumper must be removed on these vehicles to access the airbox, but this will ensure the vehicle is breathing properly for the next...
by Admin | Jan 23, 2019 | Mini Cooper
This 2009 Mini Cooper S had the timing chain tensioner back out of the engine causing valve damage. There are various problems with the timing system on these R55 powered Mini Coopers made from 2007-2014. The tensioners can back out or fail hydraulically...
by Admin | Jan 11, 2019 | BMW
We had recommended that this customer replace their accessory belt and belt tensioner because there was a noise coming from the tensioner and there was irregular belt wear. Unfortunately, the customer declined these repairs and returned several months later on a...
