All,
My Roadster went in for its second (simple oil) service at around the 10k mile mark.
Unfortunately, a day or so after its returned to me i noticed an uncharacteristic vibration in the engine. It sounds really rough at around 2,700rpm. This roughness doesn't appear before or after i clear that rev area.
Being pretty used to the noise of my Z4's engine so i know something is not right. I've not experienced this behaviour in the last 7k miles since purchase.
I've called the dealer and arranging for its return.
- Could this be serious - any ideas what it might be? I seem to remember this rev area is around the moment the first valve timing change comes into play?
- Should i insist the dealer collect the car on a low-loader rather than drive the 30 miles or so?
The other bit about the service that concerned me is that they charged ME for a new screw! Apparently when removing the oil filter one of the screws was cross threaded. Surely i shouldn't have to pay for the fact the car was badly assembled or disassembled?? And what of the thread on the engine? Will that be damaged?!
Merefield
My Roadster went in for its second (simple oil) service at around the 10k mile mark.
Unfortunately, a day or so after its returned to me i noticed an uncharacteristic vibration in the engine. It sounds really rough at around 2,700rpm. This roughness doesn't appear before or after i clear that rev area.
Being pretty used to the noise of my Z4's engine so i know something is not right. I've not experienced this behaviour in the last 7k miles since purchase.
I've called the dealer and arranging for its return.
- Could this be serious - any ideas what it might be? I seem to remember this rev area is around the moment the first valve timing change comes into play?
- Should i insist the dealer collect the car on a low-loader rather than drive the 30 miles or so?
The other bit about the service that concerned me is that they charged ME for a new screw! Apparently when removing the oil filter one of the screws was cross threaded. Surely i shouldn't have to pay for the fact the car was badly assembled or disassembled?? And what of the thread on the engine? Will that be damaged?!
Merefield
