beemer
16th Apr 2006, 05:15
Back in 2-2000 I purchased a 95 D1 with 5-speed that was doctor owned under a 5 year / 60,000 mile lease. The doctor was meticulous every time he had a problem he had the dealer change fluids, oil on and on. At 62.3K miles he had new rotors, pads and Michelin tires installed. His wife purchased another vehicle as they had valet parking for two not three so Rover had to go. The first day I was looking under the Rover and saw dirt and under seal over the brake and clutch slave bleeders. I called the dealer who was the only one to work on this vehicle other than the factory when built, the hung up the phone when I asked about the 60K maintenance and fluid change. Second call back and I almost got a F U then hang up. I sent photos and story to RNA, they were glad I sent photos about this bad dealer. Fast forward to 4-06, ABS goes off at will, and front wheel bearing are a little loose. As posted before on bearing socket I got my own and went into the front bearings. After removing the hub cap I found one jam nut I can take off with fingers, the lock washer was bent only over the adjusting nut not the jam nut. Other side front it took only 6 pounds torque to loosen the jam nut, lock washer was used as on the other side but was flat and locking nothing. On the rear one bearing had detectable loose bearing, other side tight with bearing burnt brown from over heating. This dealer is; BRITISH MOTOR CAR DIST.
901 Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco Calif.
As a licensed aircraft and powerplant mechanic I trust no one and this dealer proves dealers are into profit not maitaining your vehicle for a long life. Sooner it fails the sooner they sell you a new vehicle.
By the way a 2 1/16" by 1 1/2" deep socket will work for doing wheel bearing maintenance should you use proper torque specs.
901 Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco Calif.
As a licensed aircraft and powerplant mechanic I trust no one and this dealer proves dealers are into profit not maitaining your vehicle for a long life. Sooner it fails the sooner they sell you a new vehicle.
By the way a 2 1/16" by 1 1/2" deep socket will work for doing wheel bearing maintenance should you use proper torque specs.