Maintenance Table by Vehicle

Date
Vehicle
Maintenance Title (Link to Full Post)
Summary
Docs
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5
Major annual servicing

This represented a major service encompassing the following: 

  • Engine oil service (M116/117)
    • Oil & filter change
    • Rotella 15W-40 oil
    • Service reminder set (… more
1987 BMW 325is
A/C compressor; wiper motor; blower motor resistor

Replacement of the A/C compressor; a dead wiper motor; and the blower motor resistor. The IS-specific belly pans and brake ducts were installed at the time. 

190E 2.3-16 Cosworth
Annual inspection

Pennsylvania State Inspection & Emissions

  • Issued inspection sticker #7705581 (expires 09/15)
  • Tire tread: F 6/32", R 4/32"
  • Brake thickness: 12/32"… more
BAD BOY 964 TURBO
Brake, ignition, and fuel system work
Work Performed & Parts Used

Labor & Diagnostics

  • Labor cost
  • Fault memory read and cleared
  • Airbag fault memory cleared… more
1987 BMW 325is
Alternator replacement

Alternator began to whine; replacement part installed to avoid an untimely break-down. 

1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5
Tire replacement, alignment, and new battery

Four tires mounted and balanced along with a four-wheel alignment being performed. The owner provided a new battery for replacement at the same time.

1987 BMW 325is
Repairs to floors and rear quarter panel

This phase of bodywork focused on repairing poor accident damage repairs to the rear quarter panel, front right fender, and front right floor where the seam sealer had been broken and never… more

Chiffon 911SC
Service Record

Drivers Side Window Fix

Chiffon 911SC
Service Record

NYSI

Chiffon 911SC
Service Record

Oil Change 

15-50 Mobil 1

1987 BMW 325is
Left rear axle work

At the time, I noticed the car felt loose and generally unsettled in turns. The diagnosis work confirmed that the left rear axle was fairly chewed up, requiring a new axle, wheel bearing, and… more

1987 BMW 325is
4.10 LSD and Confortti chip install

This service was to install a 4.10 LSD and Jim Confortti chip as I was autocrossing the car regularly at the time. The chip is still installed, but the differential was replaced with a stock 3.73… more

1987 BMW 325is
Fuel pump; slave cylinder; center support bearing replacement

In preparation for a weekend with Team O'Neil's driving school, several basic proactive maintenance items were addressed. In addition, the driveshaft began acting up and a replacement unit was… more

190E 2.3-16 Cosworth
Annual inspection

Pennsylvania State Inspection & Emissions

  • Inspection sticker #9049795 (expires 12/13)
  • Tire tread: 6/32" front, 5/32" left rear, 4/32" right rear
  • more
1987 BMW 325is
Replacement of rear wheel bearings and barrel mounts

Replacement of both rear wheel bearings and rear barrel mounts with polyurethane bushings.