European Auto Repair Blog

BMW 335 Belt Failure

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...

2001 BMW 740i e38 Oil Leaks and Faulty Timing Chain Guide Rails

All cleaned up, cams timed and ready to drive We always do a good job cleaning up the mess left behind from oil leaks New timing rails installed and special cam timing tools in place with lower timing cover removed the full extent of the damage is revealed. The...

1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Sway Bar Mounts

This customer brought in their 1986 911 Carrera after tearing a rear sway bar mount at the track. The factory sway bar mounts are notoriously weak for any sort of spirited driving,and this car had already been repaired once, so the customer opted for investment cast...

2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coolant Leak

This 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo came in with a catastrophic coolant leak. Anything poured in the reservoir came right back out the bottom of the vehicle. The newer generation of Cayenne did not suffer from the same plastic coolant tube failures of the...

Porsche 996 Turbo Coolant Tube Repair

The Porsche 996 turbo is a great car that can be had at a very attractive price considering it is a true supercar that can be driven in everyday traffic picking up the kids, running to the grocers or have fun driving in the mountains.  Its weak point is...

2012 Porsche Cayenne

As Porsche continues to come out with new hybrid and soon all-electric cars we are constantly training to keep on top of the latest technology.  We are also updating our diagnostic equipment and service information to handle these newer technologies....

Porsche Rennsport Reunion – Laguna Seca

DART auto owner Dave Banazek attended the 6th Porsche Rennsport reunion this September.  This is a giant festival of racing Porsches.  Almost every racing Porsche you have ever seen or read about in a book is there.  Either being displayed in concours condition or...

Mini N14 Timing Chain Repair

This R56 Mini Cooper S came in for basic maintenance but a loud chain rattle was discovered during service. The common faulty timing chain tensioner and timing chain cassette were replaced to prevent catastrophic engine...

335i Engine Replacement

This BMW 335i came in with a leaking oil pan and a no start condition, the engine seized due to catastrophic rod bearing failure. A used motor was sourced and partially refurbished to replace the failed unit. Valve cover, oil pan, oil filter housing and high-pressure...

Porsche Boxster S Brake Repair

This Porsche Boxster S came in with a brake pad lining light illuminated on the instrument panel. The pads had been severely worn from a session at the race track and the sensors had melted out of the brake pad backing plates. The brake pads were worn unevenly so it...

April is National Car Care Month

Spring is here and the weather is changing rapidly once again.  It can be snowing and 30 and then sunny and 70 in a 5 hour period this time of year.  Don’t forget to check your car out for: tire pressure & wearwindshield and rear wipersbelts &...

New Year, New Rubber

Are you ready for the “real” Colorado Winter to start?  Days are getting longer now but the winter storms are just around the corner.  We’ve seen so many vehicles slipping and sliding through the last storm....
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