My rear brake rotors were replaced under warranty at about 15000km. I had to have them machined again at 100,000km. I live in a tropical part of Australia and think that the cars were made for a colder climate. If you live in a warm area try having them machined, we have a local guy that does them w...

My 1995 850 still has the origional auto transmission oil in it. I added Slick 50 at 40,000km and to this time the transmission is about the only part of the car that I cant fault!! It is my intention to change the oil at the next service. I am not a great fan of additives but feel that this one is ...

Hi guys The 850, like several other models run a fairly advanced timing and require the 'knock'senser to pickup pre-ignition and retard the timing to suit the conditions. If the senser fails the timing continues to run at full advance and you hear the knock. It is not good to run like this as the pr...

My 95 850 is showing signs of needing new piston rings. Unfortunately more than cleaning the PCV gear. Can anyone tell me if the pistons will come out the top of the engine so that I can do the job without removing the engine assembly. A bit disappointing really at 190000km.
Hutchie