Ivan,
An inspection II costs 539.49 inc VAT
Minus 50.00 for the four plus deal
Minus 10% discount (if they like you!!!)
It works out at aprox 450.00 all in
The valve clearances alone cost about 200.00 including a new rocker gasket. Hardly worth bothering yourself as if you get it slightly wrong its rocker cover off again and new gasket etc etc. If they get it wrong they sort it!!
Here is the inspection II check list I got back with mine...
VEHICE RAISED ON HOIST
remove engine shield
drain engine oil and replace oil filter sump plug washer
check transmission for leaks
change manual transmission oil
replace rear axle oil
check clutch driven plate for wear every 2nd inp II
renew main fuel filter.Petrol engines every 2nd insp II
check PAS system for leaks
check radiator bottom hose for leaks
check drive shaft gaiters for leaks
check steering for freedom from play
check condition of track rod and front axle ball joints
check steering box for leaks.check UJ`s, couplings and flexible gaitors.
check all connections and lines on brake system for leaks, damage and correct position, including handbrake cables and bleed nipple covers.
check fuel pipes, tank and connections for leaks, damage and position.
check condition, position and mountings of exhaust system
inspect underside of body for corrosion/underseal damage
refit engine shield
LOWER VEHICLE TO HALF WAY POSITION
remove road wheels
remove brake pads and clean and inspect for wear
check wheel cylinders and dust seals for leaks
check handbrake lever travel, movement of handbrake cables and adjustment
check handbrake lining wear
grease wheel centering spigots for alloy wheels
check shock absorbers for leaks
complete tyre check
VEHICLE ON GROUND
inspect bodywork for corrosion, stone chips damage or contamination
check fluid level and concentration of screenwash reservoir
refill engine oil
remove spark plugs
check and adjust valve clearances. replace rocker cover gasket(M20,M30,S50 and S38 engines only)
renew spark plugs
lubricate door mechanisms
replace microfilter and active carbon filter
replace air circulation filter every 2nd insp II
check coolant hoses for leaks
replace air intake filter
check PAS hose clips for tightness and fluid level
lubricate throttle linkages
check clutch hose connections for tightness and positioning
check clutch fluid level
check brake fluid level.renew every 2 years
check vbattery acid level and top up if nessesary
carry out specific gravity check
check condition/tightness of coolant hoses
replace all vbelts E34/M5 only(S38 engine)
check tension of all vbelts
check and record coolant concentration. renew every 2 years upto 95. after 95 every 3 years. except M3 and M5 every 2 years
check self leveling suspension and level
check wheel stud torque and tyre pressures
check intensive cleaner level
replace fire ext cartrige anually
E36 M3 only replace throttle valve potentiometer
replace toothed cambelt M40 engine
replece toothed cambelt M20 engine
ENGINE TEST
cars with distributer..check the dwell angle and adjust ignition timing if necessary
call up info on defects stored in diagnostic system, print off and attach to inspection sheets
check EML safety path circuit
check idle speed except engines with idle speed control
check CO reading (except catalyst models)
check all exterior lights
check all instrument and control lighting and all other interior courtesy lighting
check operation of heater blower and ventilation system
check operation of door morrors
check operation of sunroof
check horn all segements
check condition, operation of seat belts
check wipers, blades, jet aim
check bonnet and boot locks and striker plates. operation and lubrication.
ROAD TEST
check engine operation
check clutch operation
check transmittion operation
check steering operation
check steering wheel alignment
check footbrake operation
check handbrake balance. Bed in new handbrake
check wheel balance
check propshaft balance
check speedometer operation
chech didtance trip meter
check engine revolution counter
check tempguage operation
check fuelguage operation
check heater/air cond operation
check on board computer operation
check wind noise, rattles etc
FINAL ITEMS
activate service indicator
ensure handbook service record is completed
Regards
Mike K
Linear Mode
