E90 engine oil leak experience
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canuck78
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Re: E90 engine oil leak experience
Yes, spoke to Francis yesterday he expanded another shop across the alley and saw a few more new pair of hands.
Business is indeed good and he has the capacity to handle more work now
Quite a number of bros headed his way repair leaks and what not.
Yes, spoke to Francis yesterday he expanded another shop across the alley and saw a few more new pair of hands.
Business is indeed good and he has the capacity to handle more work now
Quite a number of bros headed his way repair leaks and what not.
lkm;906368 said:
Re: E90 engine oil leak experience
Can some bros PM Francis contact and advise some to get there.
I am a noob in JB, has not been to there for the past 5 yrs as I dislike the un-safe condition there.
Has never been there since they move to new custom in JB.Going to the north is always through 2nd link and all the way up.
If the price different for leak repair is significate I may give it a try.
Can some bros PM Francis contact and advise some to get there.
I am a noob in JB, has not been to there for the past 5 yrs as I dislike the un-safe condition there.
Has never been there since they move to new custom in JB.Going to the north is always through 2nd link and all the way up.
If the price different for leak repair is significate I may give it a try.
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Re: E90 engine oil leak experience
U r not alone to think its not safe. See another bro post in the 3 series forum about his windows smashed in JB.... Not forgetting the potholes. I am a faggort. I play safe and stay in Singapore and pay the premium and help singapre's economy, though I m tempted to check out FRANCIS's work.
TohTo;906960 said:
U r not alone to think its not safe. See another bro post in the 3 series forum about his windows smashed in JB.... Not forgetting the potholes. I am a faggort. I play safe and stay in Singapore and pay the premium and help singapre's economy, though I m tempted to check out FRANCIS's work.
canuck78
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Re: E90 engine oil leak experience
Yes it's stories like this that constantly reminds us of the dangers of going JB.
Even KL not that safe with all the car park robbery and car jacks - esp targeting single female drivers.
So if one really have to go JB, I go in the day, drive straight to WS, drive highway if possible, avoid small roads, no stopping at petrol kiosk, no stopping at roadside stalls/coffee shops, park at WS. Once done, head straight back to customs.
Having said that, there's still risk so don't go if you don't feel safe.
Yes it's stories like this that constantly reminds us of the dangers of going JB.
Even KL not that safe with all the car park robbery and car jacks - esp targeting single female drivers.
So if one really have to go JB, I go in the day, drive straight to WS, drive highway if possible, avoid small roads, no stopping at petrol kiosk, no stopping at roadside stalls/coffee shops, park at WS. Once done, head straight back to customs.
Having said that, there's still risk so don't go if you don't feel safe.
keithloke;907069 said:
jinooi
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Re: E90 engine oil leak experience
robberies aside, you have to ask yourselves the opportunity cost of driving all the way to JB to get it done.
do the math - toll both ways, cost of petrol both ways, traveling time both ways, time spent waiting at the checkpoints, cost of going to eng soon to buy the parts, etc...
is it worth it? how much do you save?
unless you are living in woodlands...
robberies aside, you have to ask yourselves the opportunity cost of driving all the way to JB to get it done.
do the math - toll both ways, cost of petrol both ways, traveling time both ways, time spent waiting at the checkpoints, cost of going to eng soon to buy the parts, etc...
is it worth it? how much do you save?
unless you are living in woodlands...
Re: E90 engine oil leak experience
same sentiments. largi best. 9 months down the road. car cock up again. superficial scars corrected, internal injuries masked and eventually resurfaces again. Lemon law? what lemon law? mao shan wang durians alot, no lemons to be found.
just my humble thoughts but understand some bros take this opp to go up north to shop and eat too, and that makes the premise much more tenable.
jinooi;907564 said:
same sentiments. largi best. 9 months down the road. car cock up again. superficial scars corrected, internal injuries masked and eventually resurfaces again. Lemon law? what lemon law? mao shan wang durians alot, no lemons to be found.
just my humble thoughts but understand some bros take this opp to go up north to shop and eat too, and that makes the premise much more tenable.
Re: E90 engine oil leak experience
Safe or not , it really depen on on indiviual. If you go in the late night for food and "fun", than it might be unsafe. But for me, i go in the morning and leave the workshop once things are done. If you are alone, can just hang around the workshop or nearby coffeeshop. Just dont wonder into any unfamiliar backlane and it should be fine. As for saving, after doing up my maths, it do make sense for me to go in for certain repair work which labour cost is so much cheaper (more than 50%) than Singapore. Of course if i can offer to pay the high premium labour cost in Singapore, i would have done so. But too bad my pocket is not so deep.
Just my 2 cents opinion.
Safe or not , it really depen on on indiviual. If you go in the late night for food and "fun", than it might be unsafe. But for me, i go in the morning and leave the workshop once things are done. If you are alone, can just hang around the workshop or nearby coffeeshop. Just dont wonder into any unfamiliar backlane and it should be fine. As for saving, after doing up my maths, it do make sense for me to go in for certain repair work which labour cost is so much cheaper (more than 50%) than Singapore. Of course if i can offer to pay the high premium labour cost in Singapore, i would have done so. But too bad my pocket is not so deep
.Just my 2 cents opinion
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xiaofoggy
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Re: E90 engine oil leak experience
bros i need some help here. appreciate and thanks in advance before going on. going for my bmw 320 prefl (2006, milege 118000km, quoted price at 10000/yr depreciation) and here's the AA evaluation report. Please advise on how much needed for repair and if its wise to proceed with purchase.
1. please check engine coolant content
2. engine oil sump joint, oil sump sensor, flywheel area seepage.
RHS engine block and water pump area dumped with oil.
3. rear rhs shock absorber oil seepage
4. rear both shock absorber bump stop torn
5. all 4 brake discs worn
bros i need some help here. appreciate and thanks in advance before going on. going for my bmw 320 prefl (2006, milege 118000km, quoted price at 10000/yr depreciation) and here's the AA evaluation report. Please advise on how much needed for repair and if its wise to proceed with purchase.
1. please check engine coolant content
2. engine oil sump joint, oil sump sensor, flywheel area seepage.
RHS engine block and water pump area dumped with oil.
3. rear rhs shock absorber oil seepage
4. rear both shock absorber bump stop torn
5. all 4 brake discs worn
