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As some of you may be aware Bowser on here has set up his own garage. After having some terrible service closer to home and excellent service in the past with Ross doing roof motors on 2 zeds for me I decided to take my current z4 to Ross for an inspection 2 service, sort out an oil leak from the oil filter housing and to change a belt. It was well worth the 4 hour round trip.

I dropped the car off at 8am-ish and Ross drove me to Hook station so I could do some crimbo shopping in Basingstoke (next stop on the train)

What’s most impressed me was the updates and pictures throughout the morning. With some garages I’m always concerned that are they actually changing things and doing a thorough job. The pics Ross sends reassured me of this. He goes the extra mile and treats the car like it was his own.

Anyway, service done, oil leak fixed, belt changed and a few other little things sorted that the oil leak caused and the car is running perfect. It was a bit sluggish in certain revs and seemed to run out of steam higher up in the Rev range. This is no longer the case. The amount of cleaning Ross did, which he didn’t really have to do, was much appreciated too!

Oh, and the cost. All the work was cheaper than BMW would charge for just the service.

That sounds like a great service!

Question, what's the thing in the last pics?

Yep. Looking forward to getting my Z to Ross for a check over.

bearded_ed wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2019 10:26 pm That sounds like a great service!

Question, what's the thing in the last pics?

Oil filter housing on the left, and the oil cooler on the right. The M54 doesn't have an oil cooler I think, but it can also suffer from a leaky oil filter housing gasket.

Sorry for the random question on this thread, but do you know how bowser123 cleaned the oil residue on your engine (especially around the pulleys)? I DIY'd this job and spent absolutely ages cleaning the oil with rags and it doesn't look nearly as clean as his job.

Props to him, seems like a great guy. My E85 had a roof motor relocated/replaced by him and although I wasn't the one who took it to him, it clearly was an excellent job.

lucasxdiniz wrote: ↑Fri Dec 13, 2019 4:36 am Sorry for the random question on this thread, but do you know how bowser123 cleaned the oil residue on your engine (especially around the pulleys)? I DIY'd this job and spent absolutely ages cleaning the oil with rags and it doesn't look nearly as clean as his job.

Props to him, seems like a great guy. My E85 had a roof motor relocated/replaced by him and although I wasn't the one who took it to him, it clearly was an excellent job.

I didn’t see what he used to clean the engine, but did notice a big can of brake cleaner so would assume he used this. He done a very good job of it!

Looks like a good job done Nick, then I wouldn't expect anything else from Ross..top man

Thanks guys

Feel free to message me if you need any quotes for work

I was wondering how to get in contact and found this:

https://www.facebook.com/rbmhampshire/
Unit B, Hook House Farm, London Road
RG27 9EQ Hook, Wokingham, United Kingdom
01256 856606

Figured it would be helpful for someone, sometime in the new decade!

Great news, as I live in Basingstoke! Congrats on the new venture Bowser.

Worcester_spoon wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 1:31 pm Great news, as I live in Basingstoke! Congrats on the new venture Bowser.

Thanks! I remember I did your roof many years ago now

bowser134 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 04, 2020 10:27 pm

Worcester_spoon wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 1:31 pm Great news, as I live in Basingstoke! Congrats on the new venture Bowser.

Thanks! I remember I did your roof many years ago now

And it’s still going strong!

Booked in to Ross on the 21st for a new motor after being advised it was a straightforward simple job and attempting it myself ( did NOT go according to plan ) oh hindsight is a wonderful thing ..i wish I'd have contacted him first .As I'm already confident in Ross@RBM and sure it will be worth the 2hr trip ...the words DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME KIDS spring to mind .unless your a mechanic which i am not .just a bloke with a bit of knowledge and a few tools ( dangerous if not in controlled enviroment ....LOL
Anyways looking forward to Ross working his magic
Will update after 21st

Tonymack wrote: ↑Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:56 am Booked in to Ross on the 21st for a new motor after being advised it was a straightforward simple job and attempting it myself ( did NOT go according to plan ) oh hindsight is a wonderful thing ..i wish I'd have contacted him first .As I'm already confident in Ross@RBM and sure it will be worth the 2hr trip ...the words DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME KIDS spring to mind .unless your a mechanic which i am not .just a bloke with a bit of knowledge and a few tools ( dangerous if not in controlled enviroment ....LOL
Anyways looking forward to Ross working his magic
Will update after 21st

Ha yes, I'm with you on that!
Wifey's will need moving at some point soon and I am seriously considering it worth the travel from Norfolk!