Preventative Maintenance on a high mile CSL?

NBTBRV8 · 09-07-2023, 05:49 AM

All,

Now that there would be quite a few high mile CSLs getting about out there, at what point are the most common failures and what preventative maintenance are people doing to catch some of these things before it breaks and causes more damage?

rstoughy · 10-07-2023, 12:31 PM

As I'm on 79K miles I have done the Conrod bearings, head gasket and new alternator.

This winter I will refresh / replace the Vanos, SMG pump, Water pump & thermostat and possibly chuck in a new clutch / flywheel.

All the rubbers / bushes, wheel bearings etc were replaced during the restoration I did back in 2021.

NBTBRV8 · 12-07-2023, 10:57 AM

Any common range when things start to go, like the bearings or the head gasket?

rockjonn · 22-07-2023, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rstoughy

As I'm on 79K miles I have done the Conrod bearings, head gasket and new alternator.

This winter I will refresh / replace the Vanos, SMG pump, Water pump & thermostat and possibly chuck in a new clutch / flywheel.

All the rubbers / bushes, wheel bearings etc were replaced during the restoration I did back in 2021.

Paul's dedication to maintaining and improving his CSL is impressive. With essential upgrades and regular maintenance, he's keeping the diamond shining bright for 15 years. "Shine on, CSL enthusiast!"

niall1 · 08-09-2023, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by NBTBRV8

Any common range when things start to go, like the bearings or the head gasket?

bearings. did mine at 70k as a preventative measure. Thankfully I did as they were already starting to show signs of wear.

09-07-2023, 05:49 AM	#1
NBTBRV8 S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Other Side of the World Posts: 278 Casino cash: $10857	Preventative Maintenance on a high mile CSL? All, Now that there would be quite a few high mile CSLs getting about out there, at what point are the most common failures and what preventative maintenance are people doing to catch some of these things before it breaks and causes more damage?

10-07-2023, 12:31 PM	#2
rstoughy S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 1,947 Casino cash: $25387	As I'm on 79K miles I have done the Conrod bearings, head gasket and new alternator. This winter I will refresh / replace the Vanos, SMG pump, Water pump & thermostat and possibly chuck in a new clutch / flywheel. All the rubbers / bushes, wheel bearings etc were replaced during the restoration I did back in 2021. __________________ Paul. Ooooft!!! 15yrs in the CSL and still loving it "shine on you crazy diamond"

12-07-2023, 10:57 AM	#3
NBTBRV8 S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Other Side of the World Posts: 278 Casino cash: $10857	Any common range when things start to go, like the bearings or the head gasket?