VW Passat 1.8T timing belt and water pump
This VW Passat came in with a coolant leak and needs a water pump to fix the problem. We will replace the timing belt at the same time. These engines also leak coolant from the plastic coolant flange on the…
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2012 Volvo XC60 oil consumption problem
This Volvo XC 60 with a turbo 3.2L has a oil consumption problem and we will be replacing the Pistons and ring s to fix it.
Audi A6 3.2L Bent valves
Part 2 Audi A6 3.2L Timing Chain Problems with… by Doylestown Auto Repair
Porsche 911 996 Piston Project
We just finished up with our Porsche 996 piston project and it work out well. We went with a new case half that had steel sleeves installed and three new pistons. We considered putting in a used engine, but good…
Let’s make some noise about the new Audi Q3, Canada
Let’s make some noise about the new Audi Q3, Canada MUNICH, GERMANY—This was sort of a hybrid press preview. No, the Audi Q3 compact crossover doesn’t have both a gasoline engine and an electric motor. It’s just that the Q3…
Porsche 911 Piston Noise
Recently we have been seeing more and more 996 and 997 engines that have a tapping sound and smoke from one of the tail pipes at start up. In the past this tapping noise was lifters or timing chain tensioners…
2007 Porsche Cayman S Timing Chain Tensioner Location
The chain tensioner for the driver side on a Cayman S is located under the A/C compressor on the top of the engine. You must unbolt the drivers side intake manifold and remove the A/C compressor to gain access to…
2007 Porsche Cayman S Lifter noise
We just got in a 2007 Cayman S with timing chain and cam actuator faults and found the chain tensioner failed. After replacing the chain tensioner, cam actuators and intake cam gear we found one of the lifters was collapsed…
Mercedes e320 CDI Diesel Seized or Stripped Glow Plug Problem
If you have a Mercedes e320 CDI or a Mercedes Sprinter Van with a Blutec and you have a seized or stripped glow plug and the dealer wants $4500 to remove the head to fix the problem we can help.…
2007 BMW 328XI buying tip
I put together a few helpful tips if you are in the market for a 2007 BMW 328XI.