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<blockquote data-quote="spikyone" data-source="post: 218700" data-attributes="member: 6071"><p>Great tips..may I add on?</p><p></p><p>Great to read abt ur experience..now i know why there is a sound coming from the back of my 328 cabrio...its d wheel bearings..n no wonder at high speed(>130kph=shuddering sounds). Anyway to share and add on my experience.</p><p>So far mechanically Ive had no problems w the engine (touch wood) except for normal servicing (129k kms). Ok here goes for repairs:</p><p></p><p>Checked soft top roof jamming 4x, replaced roof motor under used car warranty</p><p>Changed front tie rods </p><p>Changed front brake disc/pad n found out ABS pump leaking. Got that repaired for B$204(RM500) when it was supposedly unrepairable (saved me spending B$1.8k for a new pump, damn i love my mechanic..) Even dealer said its unrepairable..</p><p>Checked air cond compressor sound, apparently its on d way out, but mechanic said jus use 1st till it KO but so far so good <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p>Steering shuddering under braking,cornering-was diagnosed to be steering rack, minor problem, doesnt feel gd but mechanic said wait till more serious then replace whole thing. Since its cabrio, he said dont drive fast, just cruise :stupid: </p><p>Running in sports mode & high revs (love the big 6 induction roar) for a while leaves a slight burning smell, i suspect is low gearbox fluid, will bring to flush soon..either that or its the oil filter housing leak as diagnosed by the dealer when i brought it in for diagnostics test.</p><p>Modified the fuel tank link line as the original plastic part was leaking, my mechanic jus slipped a rubber fuel line over it like a sleeve n sealed d rubber ends...</p><p>Replaced the perished fuel line from the tank to the engine. </p><p></p><p>Total cost to date excluding servicing would be around B$1,200</p><p></p><p>Other than that, I only have an uprated HU and subwoofer, everything else is standard.</p><p></p><p>I must say, it pays to buy an approved used car from dealer, although I paid around B$5k more than market value, Ive earned back from what I didnt need to repair, I mean the car came with all shock absorbers replaced, new suspension arms, refurbished paintjob, gasket replacement & all engine servicing work/replacement etc etc totalled up to around B$6k of work before they released the car for sale. Diagnostics testing showed apart from normal replacement of clips and rubber bushings, the most major parts to pay attention to were the recomendation of refurbishing the steering rack (B$2k+) and changing the oil filter housing (~$400)..will get that done soon.</p><p></p><p>Scuttle shake is bad, but bearable. Interesting to read abt d voltage stabilizer, chassis bracing..will give those a try...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="spikyone, post: 218700, member: 6071"] Great tips..may I add on? Great to read abt ur experience..now i know why there is a sound coming from the back of my 328 cabrio...its d wheel bearings..n no wonder at high speed(>130kph=shuddering sounds). Anyway to share and add on my experience. So far mechanically Ive had no problems w the engine (touch wood) except for normal servicing (129k kms). Ok here goes for repairs: Checked soft top roof jamming 4x, replaced roof motor under used car warranty Changed front tie rods Changed front brake disc/pad n found out ABS pump leaking. Got that repaired for B$204(RM500) when it was supposedly unrepairable (saved me spending B$1.8k for a new pump, damn i love my mechanic..) Even dealer said its unrepairable.. Checked air cond compressor sound, apparently its on d way out, but mechanic said jus use 1st till it KO but so far so good :) Steering shuddering under braking,cornering-was diagnosed to be steering rack, minor problem, doesnt feel gd but mechanic said wait till more serious then replace whole thing. Since its cabrio, he said dont drive fast, just cruise :stupid: Running in sports mode & high revs (love the big 6 induction roar) for a while leaves a slight burning smell, i suspect is low gearbox fluid, will bring to flush soon..either that or its the oil filter housing leak as diagnosed by the dealer when i brought it in for diagnostics test. Modified the fuel tank link line as the original plastic part was leaking, my mechanic jus slipped a rubber fuel line over it like a sleeve n sealed d rubber ends... Replaced the perished fuel line from the tank to the engine. Total cost to date excluding servicing would be around B$1,200 Other than that, I only have an uprated HU and subwoofer, everything else is standard. I must say, it pays to buy an approved used car from dealer, although I paid around B$5k more than market value, Ive earned back from what I didnt need to repair, I mean the car came with all shock absorbers replaced, new suspension arms, refurbished paintjob, gasket replacement & all engine servicing work/replacement etc etc totalled up to around B$6k of work before they released the car for sale. Diagnostics testing showed apart from normal replacement of clips and rubber bushings, the most major parts to pay attention to were the recomendation of refurbishing the steering rack (B$2k+) and changing the oil filter housing (~$400)..will get that done soon. Scuttle shake is bad, but bearable. Interesting to read abt d voltage stabilizer, chassis bracing..will give those a try... [/QUOTE]
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