Servicing an E31
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Forum Name: BMW 8 Series
Forum Discription: This forum will deal with any issues on the E31 BMW 8 Series
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Printed Date: 29-April-2024 at 13:39
Topic: Servicing an E31
Posted By: Sniff
Subject: Servicing an E31
Date Posted: 08-May-2003 at 10:17
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I've read the Inspection I/II Beauty Contest post and see that Bexley's have a good reputation. But does anyone have any good recommendations specifically for E31 servicing? There are so few 8 series around that even most BMW dealers very rarely get to work on them, so if anyone has a good friendly dealer they use I'd appreciate the info. Ta! ------------- Sniff 850 CSi |
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Posted By: therealmccoy
Date Posted: 08-May-2003 at 13:34
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Hartlake are Breaking an 850CSi at the moment, I believe they still have Rear axle, inc diff, engine and gearbox. They know there way around one too!Give 'em a call on 01474-326626 ------------- Work Harder! A Million Benefit Claimants Depend On YOU! E30 M3, The REAL McCoy! 89 M3 Now Sold 99 323i *FOR SALE* http://www.furzetech.co.uk" rel="nofollow - PC Probs?? Click here! |
Posted By: Sniff
Date Posted: 08-May-2003 at 14:57
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Where are they based? ------------- Sniff 850 CSi |
Posted By: therealmccoy
Date Posted: 08-May-2003 at 15:18
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Tollgate Servecies on the A2, Gravesend, behind the Petrol station. If you speak to Phil, he can give more detailed directions ------------- Work Harder! A Million Benefit Claimants Depend On YOU! E30 M3, The REAL McCoy! 89 M3 Now Sold 99 323i *FOR SALE* http://www.furzetech.co.uk" rel="nofollow - PC Probs?? Click here! |
Posted By: PhilC
Date Posted: 18-May-2003 at 20:45
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Steven James in Stevenage serviced my car when my brother owned it. They also changed the engine blocks at 26K. I now use Autotechnik in Old Trafford, Manchester. They seem pretty competent. Solved a persistant oil leak I was experiencing. ------------- 
1995 840Ci |
Posted By: Sniff
Date Posted: 21-May-2003 at 08:53
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Good to know Phil. My parents are in Blackpool, so that's not so far to go. Maybe next time I'm up that way... ------------- Sniff 850 CSi |
Posted By: PhilC
Date Posted: 21-May-2003 at 13:49
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Sniff, being a BMW specialist their labour charges are cheaper. No replacement car though but there's a metro station 5 mins walk away so I can get home very quickly. Got any digi pics of your car? I'd love to see it. Cheers PhilC
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1995 840Ci |
Posted By: PhilC
Date Posted: 21-May-2003 at 14:04
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Are you same SNIFF I see pop up on Roadfly?? An excellent forum for 8's. -------------
1995 840Ci |
Posted By: Sniff
Date Posted: 21-May-2003 at 15:00
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Yup...that's me. Roadfly is an excellent site ------------- Sniff 850 CSi |
Posted By: Sniff
Date Posted: 21-May-2003 at 15:03
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Pics....of course. Any idea how I can post them here? ------------- Sniff 850 CSi |
Posted By: PhilC
Date Posted: 21-May-2003 at 17:48
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You need to set-up a website..... I am to setting up websites what King Herod was to Babysitting...... It was a very painful process for some reason. Then you need to set up the link in your profile. The moderator of this site should be able to tell you the ins and outs. You may it in this site already. I followed the BMW Car and Performance BMW forum explanation in the frequently asked questions and applied to the other forums with varying degrees of success. Look forward to the pics -------------
1995 840Ci |
Posted By: Sniff
Date Posted: 23-May-2003 at 08:57
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Well just had an Inspection II done at my local dealer which cost 890 Euros (about 660 quid) inclduing all consumables. The actual cost for Inspection II is not so bad...about 350 Euros if I remember correctly. But it's things like spark plugs (10 Euros each x 12) that start adding up!!! ------------- Sniff 850 CSi |
Posted By: PhilC
Date Posted: 23-May-2003 at 09:47
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Not bad when you compare to other manufacturers. I've just had insp II as well. Labour £203, Parts £52 (filters / plugs), Lubricants £73 oil & diff oil (7.5 litres for 4 litre, is your 5.6 litres the same ???) 2 x new tyres £264 (235/50/ZR16) Not as bad as I was expecting. 16" tyres are prooving difficult to find. I keep some old (still legal) tyres in the garage for any quick changes -------------
1995 840Ci |
Posted By: Sniff
Date Posted: 23-May-2003 at 11:07
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Yep, 7.5 litres of oil for the V12 too. Fortunately mine had new tires al round when I bought it...not looking forward to replacing them! I was pleased...only thing he found was that the brake pads will probably need replacing next time. Not bad for a 10 year old car ------------- Sniff 850 CSi |