This will make you cry

[Mark CSL]

My CSL in bits the head being taken apart and the old and new vanos unit

[Mark CSL]

Bores with the pistons still in the car

[Mark CSL]

Head off

[Mark CSL]

pistons out

[Mark CSL]

scores on the bores and the cam followers that failed

[Mark CSL]

head on the floor not looking well :hahaha:

[M3_CSL]

quite shocked and sad to see those photos of the beast heart got ripped apart like that.... but look at the brighter side.... it will be all good at the end with new bits in it... and in no time, the beast will be back with you, stronger and better!!! Keep us posted mate!

cheers,

richie

[Mark CSL]

The new engine is on it's way from germany as we speak
It will be as good as new. with 0 miles i will have to run it in .

My local bmw dealer are doing a great job and I will post up
Pictures of the new engine when it arives with my dealer before it
Gets fitted.

[david]

do you have any clue of that really happened to the engine? what comes out of the dealer analysis..?

[Mark CSL]

David they are not sure what has caused this :whistle:
But a result i am geting a new engine thanks to BMW warranty
It is worth every penny :thumbs:

[derek]

Is it true you got a newbody shell as the original was dirty as a good will gesture from bmw :hahaha::hahaha:

[Mark CSL]

yes i told you not to tell :whistle: they will all want 1 now :hahaha:

[Bealo]

Bloody hell Mark

What happened????? pm me if you want......

You keeping the car now then? now it's getting a new lump in it.... :thumbs:

[NZ_M3]

Bloody hell Mark

What happened????? pm me if you want......

You keeping the car now then? now it's getting a new lump in it.... :thumbs:

Nah he's selling it as a new car now :gayfight:

Broken vanos can do that to an engine ...

[Mark CSL]

Here is the new Baby ready to go in more pix to follow :thumbs:
It should be back on the road on friday I cant wait it will be like getting the CSL all over again 9 weeks without it :thumbs: