Things to look for/check

[bensz4mc]

Thanks for all the advice.. They are checking whether they can change the front discs included in the price at the mo.

 

[hopz121]

Thanks for all the advice.. They are checking whether they can change the front discs included in the price at the mo.

Maybe switch to some uprated pads too at the same time OP?

 

[bensz4mc]

Work would be done at Approved dealer. Can they offer updated pads?

Would you recommend the pads get changed the same time at the disks or doesn't it matter?

 

[hopz121]

Work would be done at Approved dealer. Can they offer updated pads?

Would you recommend the pads get changed the same time at the disks or doesn't it matter?

Pads 100% need changing at the same time as Disc's

Approved dealer wont fit aftermarket parts so stick with OEM for now

Didn't realise you were buying from BMW

 

[bensz4mc]

Thanks Hopz! Anything else you would get BMW to replace at my cost whilst the car is being prepped?

 

[tomscott]

I would have the engine mounts and bolts checked. The mounts are rubber and one of them sits right behind the heat shield and tends to go quicker because of the heat plus with these cars being 10+ year old and being rubber they are probably past there best, one less thing to worry about.

in the next 10-20k I would also have the half shell bearings replaced for piece of mind. Its not technically in the service schedule but is a serviceable part and its really the only weakness of these engines. Depending how it has been used they wear differently. Its about £1000 to do and most would have the engine bolts and mounts done at the same time as its all in the same area and cheaper to do all together.

 

[MrPT]

I would have the engine mounts and bolts checked. The mounts are rubber and one of them sits right behind the heat shield and tends to go quicker because of the heat plus with these cars being 10+ year old and being rubber they are probably past there best, one less thing to worry about.

+1, great shout.

 

[hopz121]

It will come with a minimum 1 year warranty mate so I wouldn't worry too much for now.

Make sure they change the pads (at there cost) when changing the disc's

 

[tomscott]

Ye each axle will cost you around £700+ so worth getting them to do it!

 

[bensz4mc]

Are half shell bearings the same as rod bearings?

 

[hopz121]

Are half shell bearings the same as rod bearings?

Yep I believe so

 

[bensz4mc]

Thanks Hopz..

 

[Angelus666]

If you're new to the M, and feel you need help then maybe ask a local member to take a look for you...?