European Auto Repair Blog

Spec Boxster Accusump and Transmission Oil Cooler

DART auto has been involved in Porsche racing since the beginning, in fact it was owner Dave Banazek’s interest in racing that was the impetus to start DART auto.  The Porsche SPEC Boxster class has been around for several years now and is growing...

Volkswagen Jetta Rebuilt Automatic Transmission

This Volkswagen Jetta had a failing automatic transmission that was not shifting properly.  Depending on the year and model transmissions may be available from the aftermarket, the original OEM manufacturer or from Volkswagen.  In this case a VW...

Porsche 964 Air Conditioning Repair

This Porsche 964 Carrera 4 owner had continuing problems with his air conditioning system.  He had been filling the system with freon every summer and was looking to have the problem finally resolved properly.  We performed a vacuum test on his system but...

Mini Cooper Timing Chain

Mini Cooper Timing Chain – Mini Repair Denver Mini engines have had some issues with timing chains since they first came out.  We have serviced some of the older minis and replacing the timing components takes a little longer.  The timing chain...

Audi S4 V8 Timing Chains

Audi S4 4.2L V8 Timing Chain Replacement – Audi Repair Denver This Audi S4 came in with camshaft timing errors in the ECU at around 100,000 miles.  Tests revealed we had a problem with the camshaft timing and suspected boken timing chain guides. ...

Porsche Emblem Replacement

Porsche Emblem Replacement – Porsche Repair Denver The Porsche badge has represented high performance automobiles since 1931.  Unfortunately, some people have the desire for just the emblem, and not the rest of the car.  If your...

Audi CV Joint Boot replacement

Audi CV Joint Cover Replacement – Audi Repair Denver This is one of the most common repairs we do on all vehicles with front wheel drive axles. (This includes 4 wheel drive cars) The rubber covers over the cv joint tend to wear out due to age, heat, turning...

Volkswagen Thermostat

Replacing VW Thermostat Housing – Volkswagen Repair Denver Volkswagen and Audi starting using plastic thermostat housings on most of their V6 cars around model year 2000. Earlier model years used an aluminum housing. We have not seen a lot of the later plastic...

BMW M3 Convertible Top

BMW M3 Convertible Hydraulic Cylinders : BMW Repair Denver This 2004 BMW M3 convertible has 6 separate hydraulic cylinders that actuate the top and the cover plate for the top.  The cover plate cylinders stared leaking on this car and damaging the interior....

Porsche GT3 Wheel Bearing Installation

nstalling Wheel Bearing in GT3 – Porsche Service Denver The Porsche GT3 is considered by many to be the ultimate expression of Porsche’s driver’s car.  It is a barely detuned race car built for the street.  They are very...

Porsche Cayenne coolant pipe replacement

A clear sign that you have a coolant leak Intake manifold and throttle body must be removed to install updated pipes Old pipes. See leak in upper right corner Installing cast aluminum tube Final installation of updated coolant pipes Porsche has changed their OE...
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