Preventive Maintenance.

[cslsuperfan]

Originally Posted by pops

Well worth having done then, thanks.

Mine is being sorted when it's in for the brakes, not cheap but if it gives peace of mind it's worth it.

Brian the work is also covered by BMW 2 year parts and labour warranty so peace of mind indeed.

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by cslsuperfan

Brian I've hopefully headed this off at the pass.

Having a compression test done at the same time as the main bearing/oil pump replacement.

Results should give an indication as to the state of the top end.

Don't forget to ask for a full leak off test as well as that is as important as the compression test
FYI Gareth did both on mine few years ago and it was all spot on well within tolerances. Not bad for an original 84K miles, matching numbers engine with the original HG.

[cslsuperfan]

Originally Posted by mattCSLnut

Don't forget to ask for a full leak off test as well as that is as important as the compression test
FYI Gareth did both on mine few years ago and it was all spot on well within tolerances. Not bad for an original 84K miles, matching numbers engine with the original HG.

Thanks Matt, i'll confirm with Damian tomorrow.

[cslsuperfan]

Originally Posted by mattCSLnut

Don't forget to ask for a full leak off test as well as that is as important as the compression test
FYI Gareth did both on mine few years ago and it was all spot on well within tolerances. Not bad for an original 84K miles, matching numbers engine with the original HG.

Matt

Gareth doing all of the above. It makes sense to assess the top end given the bottom end is getting the full Monty.

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by cslsuperfan

Matt

Gareth doing all of the above. It makes sense to assess the top end given the bottom end is getting the full Monty.

Good to hear matey fingers crossed Gareth will come back with good news re: top end