Find the experience behind your next drive or repair.
mahunt replaced the rear hydraulic spheres on his SL600 after harsh impacts over painted road lines. His account describes access around the exhaust, replacement-part date stamps and an unresolved disagreement over hydraulic fluid.
The owner reported a sudden misfire and limp mode, followed by cylinder 3 losing compression after work on cylinder 4. He later said the dealer replaced a valve spring and the car ran normally when returned.
Bskyoon shares garage installation photographs, a 200-cell sound-version description and a two-month follow-up that qualifies the first impression.
Alfa40 sought black exhaust-tip examples and a comparison with OEM wide ovals. Kiwi01 and PRSWILL supplied different examples, while the replies left dimensions and fitment unverified.
john_s reported an immediate bank-one misfire on his 2008 E92 M3. A zero-compression result on cylinder 1 led to a broken valve spring; he later reported good compression and a return to daily driving after replacing it.
vsix reported tiny cracks along the muffler’s upper welds that sounded like a loose heat shield. After the cracks were welded closed, he said the rattle and an irritating buzz disappeared.
M3MATT traced a rattle to a crack near a muffler pipe connection. The owner reported a temporary improvement after applying JB Weld, with welding still planned.
blacksquid traced a coolant puddle to the bleeder valve, found missing O-rings and corroded screws, and replaced the valve. He reported no further leak after about an hour of city and highway driving.
USMC_DS1 replaced the water pump preventively on his 2008 C2S at over 52,000 miles. His account centers on tight access, a separate thermostat-housing gasket and careful reassembly; later replies add different owners’ pump-condition and access reports.
Theodore separates axle-seal and pinion-seal work on the E9x M3. Later replies add driveshaft-clearance experience and balancing-position cautions, while disagreeing about replacing seals that are not leaking.
A 1997 SL600 returns to use after four years parked, with ADS and charging-system repairs followed by winter restoration and an owner-reported 330-mile trip.
