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Post by sixspeed » Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:17 pm

RickRob wrote: Mon Jul 23, 2018 1:49 pm I ways quoted around £1k to get mine done. With 114k on the clock it will be done soon. Worth it for peace of mind.

I recently spent £1.6k on the car (replacement brake pipes, front calipers, rear springs and exhaust brackets) has left the Zed piggy bank a little empty! :( The good news is that it passed its MOT on Saturday with no advisories. :)

At that mileage, I'd just get them done. I was of the mind of "I'll do them next winter", and then 2 laps of the Nordschleife later, the death rattle occurred.....

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Post by R60BBA » Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:28 pm

sixspeed wrote: Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:17 pm At that mileage, I'd just get them done. I was of the mind of "I'll do them next winter", and then 2 laps of the Nordschleife later, the death rattle occurred.....
I agree he should get them done, however if he doesn’t track the car or push it hard then the chances of him spinning a bearing are reduced. But ultimately yes he should get it done.

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Post by Jembo » Mon Jul 23, 2018 6:01 pm

R60BBA wrote: Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:28 pm
sixspeed wrote: Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:17 pm At that mileage, I'd just get them done. I was of the mind of "I'll do them next winter", and then 2 laps of the Nordschleife later, the death rattle occurred.....
I agree he should get them done, however if he doesn’t track the car or push it hard then the chances of him spinning a bearing are reduced. But ultimately yes he should get it done.

What happened when you heard the rattle?
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Post by Simon 3.2M » Mon Jul 23, 2018 6:21 pm

Can I just reiterate that I've only put the pictures of my bearings up for information only and to show other owners the possible wear at 100k. I by no means wish to start scaremongering etc. There's every chance that, driven sensibly, they would have done another 20k - I just wanted that peace of mind as I intend to keep the car.
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Post by Bing » Mon Jul 23, 2018 6:49 pm

Nah, don’t worry - this is a common topic, and they have been on my 100k List for some time now. Lifters is another one, and most suspension parts. So just the cost of a cheap runabout to save up :lol:
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Post by Rally » Mon Jul 23, 2018 6:57 pm

Changed mine at 85k when I had the vanos overhaul done, they weren't to bad but not planning on selling anytime soon so done for piece of mind :D
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Post by Simon 3.2M » Mon Jul 23, 2018 8:44 pm

Bing wrote: Mon Jul 23, 2018 6:49 pm Nah, don’t worry - this is a common topic, and they have been on my 100k List for some time now. Lifters is another one, and most suspension parts. So just the cost of a cheap runabout to save up :lol:
Valve clearances are next on my list but it will have to wait a little while.
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Post by Bing » Mon Jul 23, 2018 9:15 pm

Simon 3.2M wrote: Mon Jul 23, 2018 8:44 pm
Bing wrote: Mon Jul 23, 2018 6:49 pm Nah, don’t worry - this is a common topic, and they have been on my 100k List for some time now. Lifters is another one, and most suspension parts. So just the cost of a cheap runabout to save up :lol:
Valve clearances are next on my list but it will have to wait a little while.
They should get checked/done as part of either inspection 1 or 2 services, unless you’re intending to do them yourself.
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Post by tomscott » Mon Jul 23, 2018 9:17 pm

Nice one OP.

Definitely worth doing at your milage :thumbsup:

Impressive an engine of this caliber and tolerances can do these milages and still be in relatively good condition. As usual being sensible judgment about this is the best policy.

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Post by Simon 3.2M » Mon Jul 23, 2018 9:27 pm

Bing wrote: Mon Jul 23, 2018 9:15 pm
Simon 3.2M wrote: Mon Jul 23, 2018 8:44 pm
Bing wrote: Mon Jul 23, 2018 6:49 pm Nah, don’t worry - this is a common topic, and they have been on my 100k List for some time now. Lifters is another one, and most suspension parts. So just the cost of a cheap runabout to save up :lol:
Valve clearances are next on my list but it will have to wait a little while.
They should get checked/done as part of either inspection 1 or 2 services, unless you’re intending to do them yourself.
I'd like to as the Indy wants £200! The bonus is if they do them then I know they will be spot on so it may be worth chucking the money at it.
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Post by Bodyboarder » Mon Jul 23, 2018 9:46 pm

That I hope would include a genuine rocker gasket seal ... they are around £80 . Just had mine done :thumbsup:

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Post by Simon 3.2M » Mon Jul 23, 2018 9:50 pm

Bodyboarder wrote: Mon Jul 23, 2018 9:46 pm That I hope would include a genuine rocker gasket seal ... they are around £80 . Just had mine done :thumbsup:
Yes mate it does. Does yours sound better?
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Post by dannytheduck1985 » Mon Jul 23, 2018 11:45 pm

Another M saved by theduck :)
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Post by Simon 3.2M » Tue Jul 24, 2018 7:59 am

dannytheduck1985 wrote: Mon Jul 23, 2018 11:45 pm Another M saved by theduck :)
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Post by Simon 3.2M » Tue Jul 24, 2018 8:00 am

Simon 3.2M wrote: Mon Jul 23, 2018 9:50 pm
Bodyboarder wrote: Mon Jul 23, 2018 9:46 pm That I hope would include a genuine rocker gasket seal ... they are around £80 . Just had mine done :thumbsup:
Yes mate it does. Does yours sound better?
Not had the valve clearances done yet.
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