E61 V8 Bearding
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dom9 said:
ATM said:
And what did we conclude?
Sorry ATM - I always seem to miss your replies first time round!I have the light-levelling scroll knob thing as I adjusted them last night as they were set a bit low.
Mine also seem to auto-level at start-up.
But I don't have xenons (I believe).
I'm looking at this tomorrow, can anyone tell me anything about it, or am I about to make a huge error!
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...
Thanks
Paul
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...
Thanks
Paul
Patrick has the 45 engine and I'm not sure if this is prone to leaks but my 50 engine has never had a leaking problem. It does burn oil via the weepy valve stem oil seals and I'd say this is a more common problem as it affects all of these engines. The only engines which are ok are those which have been repaired or replaced under warranty. Otherwise they all do it. Mine has been doing it for at least 3 years or for me since i got it. To check just let it warm up in a drive and then leave it idling for a good few minutes and then it wil either just start smoking a bit or you need to blip the throttle to see the smoking.
So what else I'd suggest the auto box needs some consideration and I'd of thought patrick would have mentioned this as his is proving troublesome. A recon box is 2 grand and not something you want to consider with a car of this price. I gave mine some new fluid and it feels much better. Some may have had this done already. BMW used to say these are sealed for life then changed their tune a few years ago. Just the gearbox oil is 200 quid to buy.
What else err not sure if there is anything specific. It's a relatively cheap proposition 2nd hand considering what you get - that's what i think. The 50 engine is awesome.
Enjoy
So what else I'd suggest the auto box needs some consideration and I'd of thought patrick would have mentioned this as his is proving troublesome. A recon box is 2 grand and not something you want to consider with a car of this price. I gave mine some new fluid and it feels much better. Some may have had this done already. BMW used to say these are sealed for life then changed their tune a few years ago. Just the gearbox oil is 200 quid to buy.
What else err not sure if there is anything specific. It's a relatively cheap proposition 2nd hand considering what you get - that's what i think. The 50 engine is awesome.
Enjoy
Paul Barr said:
I'm looking at this tomorrow, can anyone tell me anything about it, or am I about to make a huge error!
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...
Thanks
Paul
Have that in my watch list; great spec and price Vs. mileage.https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...
Thanks
Paul
Definitely look for any leaks, listen for any creaks and make sure it drives straight and true and all the electrics work.
Have a good look through the service history and check the brakes and tyres if you can.
Using the government MOT tool suggests it has had a bit of a hard life with respect to tyres: https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/
There is nothing too worrying there but it may have been ragged a bit or owners haven't been great at looking after it.
ATM said:
Patrick has the 45 engine and I'm not sure if this is prone to leaks but my 50 engine has never had a leaking problem. It does burn oil via the weepy valve stem oil seals and I'd say this is a more common problem as it affects all of these engines. The only engines which are ok are those which have been repaired or replaced under warranty. Otherwise they all do it. Mine has been doing it for at least 3 years or for me since i got it. To check just let it warm up in a drive and then leave it idling for a good few minutes and then it wil either just start smoking a bit or you need to blip the throttle to see the smoking.
So what else I'd suggest the auto box needs some consideration and I'd of thought patrick would have mentioned this as his is proving troublesome. A recon box is 2 grand and not something you want to consider with a car of this price. I gave mine some new fluid and it feels much better. Some may have had this done already. BMW used to say these are sealed for life then changed their tune a few years ago. Just the gearbox oil is 200 quid to buy.
What else err not sure if there is anything specific. It's a relatively cheap proposition 2nd hand considering what you get - that's what i think. The 50 engine is awesome.
Enjoy
I assume they'll have the same rocker cover and upper timing cover gaskets, not sure on the other differences.So what else I'd suggest the auto box needs some consideration and I'd of thought patrick would have mentioned this as his is proving troublesome. A recon box is 2 grand and not something you want to consider with a car of this price. I gave mine some new fluid and it feels much better. Some may have had this done already. BMW used to say these are sealed for life then changed their tune a few years ago. Just the gearbox oil is 200 quid to buy.
What else err not sure if there is anything specific. It's a relatively cheap proposition 2nd hand considering what you get - that's what i think. The 50 engine is awesome.
Enjoy
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