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Posted by sullie, Aug 17, 2009 at 3:02 am
DC33 wrote

yup, saw that thread on 6speed, total BS to have to do a value adjustment cause of time and not miles.
So hes taking it up athe ass for no reason

I got this from another site.

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This is what is done for the 4 year service

* Diagnosis system: Read out fault memory
* Change engine oil and oil filter
* Change manual transmission oil and oil filter
* Replace drive belt
* Check valve clearance
* Replace coolant regulator
* Power-assisted steering: Check fluid level
* Underside of vehicle and engine compartment: Visual inspection for leaks (oils and fluids)
* and chafing (lines and hoses)
* Underbody covers: Visual inspection for completeness, fastening and signs of damage
* Coolant hoses: Check condition
* Radiators and air inlets: Visual inspection for external debris and blockage
* Coolant: Check level and antifreeze
* Air cleaner housing: Visual inspection for contamination
* Combination filter: Replace filter element
* Fuel lines and connections: Visual inspection for damage and leaks
* Wheel securing device: Check function
* Wheel nuts: Visual inspection for wear
* Parking brake: Check free play of the parking brake lever
* Brake system: Visual inspection of the brake pads and brake discs for signs of wear
* Brake hoses and lines: Visual inspection for damage, correct routing and corrosion
* Brake fluid: Check level
* Clutch: Check play or final position of pedal
* Clutch plates: Check for signs of wear
* Throttle actuation: Check smoothness of operation, full-throttle position with the tester
* Steering gear: Visual inspection of the bellows for signs of damage
* Tie rod ends: Check play and dust bellows
* Axle joints: Check play; visual inspection of the dust bellows for signs of damage; check tightness of ball joints at the
* front axle and screw connections on the suspensions at the front and rear
* Drive shafts: Visual inspection of the boots for leaks and signs of damage
* Exhaust system: Visual inspection for leaks and signs of damage, check mounts and heat shields
* Vacuum units for exhaust flaps: Check function
* Magnesium wheels: Visual inspection for damage
* Tires: Check condition and tire pressure
* Check door locks, lid locks and safety hook of the front lid to ensure that they are seated firmly and function properly
* Roof panels: Check function
* Rear wing drive: Check fluid level, operation and end position
* Vehicle lights: Check operation
* All headlights: Check setting
* Horn: Check operation
* Windshield wiper/washer, headlight washer: Check fluid level and nozzle settings,
* make sure to check the antifreeze during winter months
* Safety belts: Check operation and condition
* Electrical equipment as well as indicator and warning lights: Check operation
* During road or dynamometer test: Radio remote control, seats, brake pedal and parking brake
* (also operating travel), engine, clutch, steering system, transmission, TC switch, rear wing, heating,
* air-conditioning system and instruments: Check operation
* Oils, fluids: Visual inspection for leaks
* Replace tire sealant
* Check batteries for tire pressure control system
* Check airbag system
* Mounts for assemblies: Visual inspection of all hydraulic mounts for damage


Possibly this too:

* Replace spark plugs
* Air cleaner: Replace filter element


So when I look at this service I see that the oil & oil filter, transmission fluid, a drive belt and a coolant regulator are changed along with a bunch of visual inspections, which in my experience are "opportunities" for the dealership. Oh and the plugs and air filter are - possibly - changed. Wow.

You're right, he's taking it up the ass for no reason.
Posted by sullie, Aug 14, 2009 at 9:52 am
DC33 wrote
link no worky

what are they doing??

no way thats a 5k service, make a 48 month service, but not all that after 5k

D'oh, I believe you are correct, I think that is indeed a 48 month service. I was going by the thread title on the site. The confusion may be perhaps because the owner had only put 5k miles on the car? Anyway, one of the posters on the site said:

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This is the 4 yr major service.......according to Porsche is due irregardless of mileage. The valve adjustment is not being performed due to insufficient mileage.

The link is fixed now.
Posted by sullie, Aug 13, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Really amazing photographs, you have to check this out! Linkage

Page 1 of the thread has a lot of excellent pictures but page 3 has a ton of detail photos as well. Somewhere in the thread it mentions the service bill is around $8k.





Posted by sullie, Jun 29, 2009 at 5:54 pm
Thread title and images stolen from the vortex site.









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Lamborghini is said to be undertaking a rear-wheel-drive project by the name of Gallardo LP550-2. If these leaked pictures show that car then fans of the bull are in for a real treat. The LP550-2 as the designation suggests, is built on a RWD system instead of Lambo's usual AWD layout.

Power comes from the 5.2-litre normally aspirated V10 engine but has been detuned to make 550hp (405kW) and not 560hp (412kW) like the LP560-4. A 6-speed manual gearbox comes standard. Don't let that minor power cut dissuade you from forming high opinions of the car though; it has shed 30kg (66 lbs) and dispatches the 0 - 100km/h sprint in 3.9 seconds.

Those 30kgs lost are matched with a 10% price cut and a limited run of 250 units worldwide. A total of eight exterior colours will have owners salivating over which one to choose. Included with those is a special white livery.

An AWD Italian bull rushing over 500 stallions from under the bonnet is no child's play at full glory. One with no AWD safety net is something only a few should attempt to play with.

Original text and images from World Car Fans website.
Posted by sullie, Jun 11, 2009 at 3:42 am
Well, some good news. It's headed back to England for repairs.

Peloton25 on VWVortex wrote

The McLaren Customer Care program that was set up for F1 customers is capable of rebuilding it - I am sure of that. Most of the items on the F1 were bespoke parts created by McLaren or by their F1 suppliers. The car was designed so that each component would be replaceable. BMW Motorsports have the ability to make a new engine block if necessary. . .

Link to article stating it will be taken back to the UK for repairs.