This 740i BMW came to us with pretty bad oil leaks and check engine light indicating problems with the cam timing vanos system. We recommended resealing the timing covers and inspecting the timing components. Once we had the upper timing covers off we were able to see that the plastic ramps on the timing chain…
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 Windrush Evolutions sway bar brackets. These cast pieces are…
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 earlier models, but we were able to find that a hose connection on the…
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 the coolant tubes that are glued into castings…
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. Sal was factory trained at BMW to work with hybrid cars and is expanding that knowledge here…
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 being raced on the world famous Laguna Seca track. There is…
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 failure.
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 fuel pump were all re-sealed, and the intake valves…
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 was decided the Brembo brake…
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 & wear windshield and rear wipers belts & fluids battery We have a free…