2 quick questions - LotusTalk

PECivil · 04-24-2009, 12:06 PM

I know, I know do a search.

#1) My warrenty expires in May, should I take it in to the dealer for a check over? Would they actually go over the car looking for things to fix under warrenty or am I just smoking crack? The dealer would be symbolic in la Jolla or possible newport.

#2) I am not the best detailer guy but I can wash, claybar and wax. I have never had a car with starshield? do you claybar and wax & buff over the starshield or just leave it washed??????

TIA

Benjamin · 04-24-2009, 12:11 PM

1. Yes do it - Dealers get paid for warranty work so it serves them to find problems.

2. Adam's sells a cleaner for Starshield and it works well. You can wash & wax it also - but no claybar or polish with an abrasive.

Also - before your warranty expires make sure you do not have wear issues with the cams. Do a search for info.

Also Also - any grinding in the transmission?

PECivil · 04-24-2009, 01:21 PM

thanks for the reply, no tranny grinding that I have noticed. I will search on cam wear

Benjamin · 04-24-2009, 01:40 PM

Here is one of many threads -

Cam Rocker Arm Wear Update

Unfortunately, I have not seen a thread on how to do this exactly - maybe someone else has?

04-24-2009, 12:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
PECivil Engineer of Record Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SandyEggo Posts: 196	2 quick questions I know, I know do a search. #1) My warrenty expires in May, should I take it in to the dealer for a check over? Would they actually go over the car looking for things to fix under warrenty or am I just smoking crack? The dealer would be symbolic in la Jolla or possible newport. #2) I am not the best detailer guy but I can wash, claybar and wax. I have never had a car with starshield? do you claybar and wax & buff over the starshield or just leave it washed?????? TIA __________________ 02 Phoenix Yellow M3 (fast and fun) 06 Autumn Gold Elise (faster and funner) 07 328iT (wifey's car)

04-24-2009, 12:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Benjamin Mischief Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 149 Images: 2	1. Yes do it - Dealers get paid for warranty work so it serves them to find problems. 2. Adam's sells a cleaner for Starshield and it works well. You can wash & wax it also - but no claybar or polish with an abrasive. Also - before your warranty expires make sure you do not have wear issues with the cams. Do a search for info. Also Also - any grinding in the transmission? __________________ Power doesn't have to show off. Power is confident, self-assuring, self-starting and self-stopping, self-warming, and self-justifying. When you have it, you know it. - Ralph Ellison

04-24-2009, 01:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
PECivil Engineer of Record Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SandyEggo Posts: 196	thanks for the reply, no tranny grinding that I have noticed. I will search on cam wear __________________ 02 Phoenix Yellow M3 (fast and fun) 06 Autumn Gold Elise (faster and funner) 07 328iT (wifey's car)

04-24-2009, 01:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Benjamin Mischief Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 149 Images: 2	Here is one of many threads - Cam Rocker Arm Wear Update Unfortunately, I have not seen a thread on how to do this exactly - maybe someone else has? __________________ Power doesn't have to show off. Power is confident, self-assuring, self-starting and self-stopping, self-warming, and self-justifying. When you have it, you know it. - Ralph Ellison

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