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- Wed 20 Jun, 2018 20:08
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Breaking: blue 2.0 z3
- Replies: 31
- Views: 12614
Re: Breaking: blue 2.0 z3
he is not here anymore.....
- Wed 02 May, 2018 18:52
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Breaking: blue 2.0 z3
- Replies: 31
- Views: 12614
Re: Breaking: blue 2.0 z3
the poster of this advert last visited the site in July 2017.
You may have to wait for an answer
You may have to wait for an answer
- Tue 24 Apr, 2018 19:43
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How nickable are Z3's?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7482
Re: How nickable are Z3's?
apologies didn't mean it to sound as it reads. I think the best one is the disc lock though its a bit more expensive Someone my wife knows has yesterday just had his whole steering wheel with the flappy paddles pinched from his 3 series. According to the police they have had a few steering wheels pi...
- Sun 22 Apr, 2018 21:50
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How nickable are Z3's?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7482
Re: How nickable are Z3's?
I didn't realise they still made them :o :o http://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-accessories/car-security/stoplock-pulsar-with-flashing-light-steering-wheel-lock?cm_mmc=Google+PLA-_-Car+Accessories-_-Car+Security-_-370320&istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istItemId=lipxwl&am...
- Sun 18 Mar, 2018 19:40
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How to remove your ABS module
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16019
Re: How to remove your ABS module
my method does work
- Thu 15 Feb, 2018 19:59
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How to remove your ABS module
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16019
Re: How to remove your ABS module
I’m not completely convinced that’s the correct procedure. Unless somewhere an onboard backup is kept. Otherwise where do all the bespoke settings getting loaded from? My process takes a backup, copies it to the input file format required and uploads it. That process may copy the VIN around but I’m...
- Tue 26 Dec, 2017 21:00
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Were Either Model Made With Automatic Gearbox?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5946
Re: Were Either Model Made With Automatic Gearbox?
its a 2.8 auto
not a Z3M
not a Z3M
- Mon 25 Dec, 2017 22:00
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Were Either Model Made With Automatic Gearbox?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5946
Re: Were Either Model Made With Automatic Gearbox?
loads of the roadsters.
all engines except the M
all engines except the M
- Tue 19 Dec, 2017 22:13
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: WANTED!!!!!! 1.9 engine
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4903
Re: WANTED!!!!!! 1.9 engine M44
I just despair that the"too big a job to do the oil leak" is now an engine change instead.
I would be changing my mechanic.
I would be changing my mechanic.
- Tue 19 Dec, 2017 22:09
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 Cold engine RPM
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7074
Re: Z3 Cold engine RPM
did you ever try disconnecting the MAF as posted above? I cannot see anywhere that you mentioned you had done this?
- Sun 26 Nov, 2017 19:34
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Broken suspension springs ??
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9032
Re: Broken suspension springs ??
All my replacements were fitted with care not to damage or scrape coating and treated to prevent rusting using Dinitrol. That wont prevent it all together, Salt/Grit gets on the spring base of the shocker or trailing arm The movement of the spring then presses it on the grit and it punctures the co...
- Fri 17 Nov, 2017 21:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Import Z3s
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7747
Re: Import Z3s
not a fail according to the MOT manual. It has to work, be covered with an unbroken lens and be lit. No mention of speed measurement in MPH
- Wed 25 Oct, 2017 22:00
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 3.0 M Sport Roadster
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4214
Re: Z3 3.0 M Sport Roadster
Yalden is correct, all 'true' 3.0 Sport models came with a crisscross front grill and a sculptured (brushed) aluminium console that were not available as options out of the factory to other 3.0 cars. This has a lot of sport model additions -Seats/wheels/maybe Msport suspension, that could be picked ...
- Thu 12 Oct, 2017 19:21
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Loss of power
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6310
Re: Loss of power
I have been suffering from a similar problem on my 2.8. Down on power and then recently started misfiring. No codes at all being set. I disconnected the plug to the MAF and it restored everything. One second-hand MAF later and all is good again this test costs nothing and takes 30 seconds. Try it fi...
- Thu 07 Sep, 2017 15:24
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: MoT rollers and Torsen diffs
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5779
Re: MoT rollers and Torsen diffs
I think you are alone in not risking it.
Everyone else just has a normal MOT.
Everyone else just has a normal MOT.
- Wed 06 Sep, 2017 21:44
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: MoT rollers and Torsen diffs
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5779
Re: MoT rollers and Torsen diffs
I have never heard of anyone having problems with the Z3 diffs, and each of these cars have now had at least 12 MOTs.
Why worry?
Why worry?
- Fri 11 Aug, 2017 12:01
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How do I remove a seized on starter motor?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5496
Re: How do I remove a seized on starter motor?
Success! I have successfully removed the starter motor from the BMW Z3 1.9L M44 4 cylinder engine without removing the manifold. I will write up in detail about the procedure soon. I'm off to buy a cigar! Thanks for all the input. Much appreciated. If anyone has any questions let me know. Persisten...
- Thu 10 Aug, 2017 20:13
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How do I remove a seized on starter motor?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5496
Re: How do I remove a seized on starter motor?
A bigger hammer, If its broken, then there is no harm in leathering it some more
- Sun 30 Jul, 2017 18:37
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: Z4 programmable functions scanner tool
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6976
Re: Z4 programmable functions scanner tool
I have carly pro on my samsung android phone. I have been able to code loads on the E85 Z4, and its very clear and easy to do. It wouldn't code anything on the z3 which i hoped it would, and I cannot connect using a Samsung tablet which is a shame. Not cheap though, I have the cable version and alto...
- Tue 25 Jul, 2017 20:35
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: ABS fault unsolvable bricked car
- Replies: 20
- Views: 16002
- Tue 25 Jul, 2017 20:32
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: ABS fault unsolvable bricked car
- Replies: 20
- Views: 16002
- Fri 21 Jul, 2017 17:56
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: ABS fault unsolvable bricked car
- Replies: 20
- Views: 16002
- Sun 16 Jul, 2017 22:06
- Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
- Topic: Inspection 1
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6576
Re: Inspection 1
I thought BMW insp 1 on a Z4M was about £700, and £1100 for an insp2
Thats how much it was when I had mine
Thats how much it was when I had mine
- Fri 07 Jul, 2017 18:18
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: HELP Advice on selling
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9534
- Fri 07 Jul, 2017 14:16
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: HELP Advice on selling
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9534
Re: HELP Advice on selling
swap the parts back and sell as original then sell on the extras. More money to be made that way from people that are actually looking for the extras. If they are left fitted in the car, the buyer of the car may not be that bothered they are in, or even appreciate them and you will get more people a...
- Fri 07 Jul, 2017 10:24
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: ABS fault unsolvable bricked car
- Replies: 20
- Views: 16002
Re: ABS fault unsolvable bricked car
I paid £45 for a secondhand ABS ECU unit, and coded it myself with a £30 Inpa/NCS setup from eBay.
Its easy.
Its easy.
- Mon 03 Jul, 2017 21:29
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Useless (French) BMW dealers
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3147
Re: Useless (French) BMW dealers
if its anything like the diff rear cover, they were on back order of 8 weeks, I paid and after 6 weeks got a call saying they would no longer be making any more, so was refunded.
- Fri 30 Jun, 2017 08:50
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rubbish Bodyshop
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3229
Re: Rubbish Bodyshop
£130 is the price of a smart repair which is what you got. Normally £250 ish for a full bumper.
I wouldn't blame the garage unless they specifically told you they would do the whole bumper at that price, or if you had asked for it to be done.
I wouldn't blame the garage unless they specifically told you they would do the whole bumper at that price, or if you had asked for it to be done.
- Wed 28 Jun, 2017 20:27
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Aircon compressor question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3171
- Sun 04 Jun, 2017 21:28
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Power steering
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3476
Re: Power steering
Have you checked the fluid level?
try the steering with the engine on, then with it off, there should be a distinct difference.
No difference.... its not working
check tyre pressures too.
try the steering with the engine on, then with it off, there should be a distinct difference.
No difference.... its not working
check tyre pressures too.
- Fri 02 Jun, 2017 20:35
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Europe breakdown cover
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2589
Re: Europe breakdown cover
how come when you go to Europe the distance is converted to km. Is it automatic.?peter2b wrote: 10 days all told and about 2600km
- Wed 31 May, 2017 21:49
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Window won't go up in one go.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2190
Re: Window won't go up in one go.
wind down and hold for 5 seconds
wind up and hold for 5 seconds
wind down and hold for 5 seconds
done
wind up and hold for 5 seconds
wind down and hold for 5 seconds
done
- Fri 26 May, 2017 21:11
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Replacement Key
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6509
Re: Replacement Key
SHRS2000 wrote:I had this done a couple of weeks ago at a local locksmiths. Cost was £120 for a key, cut, coded & fully working.
It is however, the later 'lozenge' shape key but I wasn't bothered too much about that.
does it start the engine?
- Fri 26 May, 2017 21:09
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Pictures of you and your car
- Replies: 200
- Views: 66757
Re:
muppet wrote:New motor
a blast from the past.....
thats shiney, we like shiney......
- Fri 26 May, 2017 21:06
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Buying cam sensors, whats all the fuss about?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4968
Re: Buying cam sensors, whats all the fuss about?
handsomejackuk wrote:bought oem fitment.. for £30 works great for me... sensor was exactly the same as oem... seem to remember it being lucas...
spanner/works.....
actually good to hear a success story about aftermarket ones.. there is hope then..
- Fri 26 May, 2017 08:52
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Buying cam sensors, whats all the fuss about?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4968
Re: Buying cam sensors, whats all the fuss about?
That is a convincing No. Darn I may be in for £130 then... Maybe, so total cost will be £160, and job being done twice. Some things of BMW are not the best, and don't last long so aftermarket is good,, but if they have been on for 20 years before a problem then an original is a good idea. Anything ...
- Fri 26 May, 2017 08:41
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 Front Stabi Drop Link Lower Brackets
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5072
Re: Z3 Front Stabi Drop Link Lower Brackets
I have ordered a new one from Eurocarparts - they have a massive sale on line this weekend - up to 60% off. I will fit the new one tomorrow morning and monitor.. unlike the one they will have next week or last week,,.... Does anyone ever buy from Eurocarparts in the week? same with their sister com...
- Sun 14 May, 2017 21:00
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: ABS warning light
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1880
Re: ABS warning light
how come you removed the hydraulic pump?
the abs ECU just unbolts with 4 bolts with no loss of fluid or need to bleed the brakes? the fault is normally just a dry joint with the eco
the abs ECU just unbolts with 4 bolts with no loss of fluid or need to bleed the brakes? the fault is normally just a dry joint with the eco
- Sat 13 May, 2017 15:52
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What power supply for diagnostics?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5501
Re: What power supply for diagnostics?
and I would just chance it....
- Sat 13 May, 2017 13:55
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What power supply for diagnostics?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5501
Re: What power supply for diagnostics?
I have never needed a power supply when doing diagnostics or coding with INPA and NCSexpert for the ABS module. Current draw is very low, and it usually doesnt take very long. Battery will last hours on diagnostics provided everything else is not being used. turn off heater fans, lights etc etc firs...
- Fri 05 May, 2017 20:56
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: ABS fault?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4329
Re: ABS fault?
You will need to get the codes read.. the faults will be stored...yme402 wrote:I appear to have a similar issue. This has only just started today and both will light up on one journey, but will be gone on the next...so very intermittent. any suggestions?
- Sat 29 Apr, 2017 15:37
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 Chrome pack
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6188
Re: Z3 Chrome pack
Uncle_Clanger wrote:
Have you fitted a chrome windscreen frame Gookah?
Nope, just trying to help with the OP's question
- Sat 29 Apr, 2017 11:51
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 Chrome pack
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6188
Re: Z3 Chrome pack
My question is.. can you buy the chrome around the windscreen as an aftermarket piece? If so, where & how much are they? showing online as available at https://www.online-parts.co.uk/bmw-spare-parts/51168398507_Cover-Windscreen-Panel-Top.html 51168398505 £47 left 51168398506 £47 right 511683985...
- Fri 28 Apr, 2017 16:41
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
- Replies: 2088
- Views: 417745
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Rules are simple.
SORN last day of the Month
re-tax 1st day of the month
As you are always charged the full month from the instant its done, No choices are offered.
SORN last day of the Month
re-tax 1st day of the month
As you are always charged the full month from the instant its done, No choices are offered.
- Sun 23 Apr, 2017 11:47
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: For Sale - Z3 3.0i Very low mileage - immaculate
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6761
Re: For Sale - Z3 3.0i Very low mileage - immaculate
Mine was unsold at £8,000 and very similar to this one. Nobody even came to see it. I think these 3.0 Z3's are undervalued at present. or maybe overpriced. the viewpoint is different as an owner, to a buyer, but a sold one will ultimately will determine the real value. My wife's Z3 (though certainl...
- Sun 23 Apr, 2017 11:31
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 Chrome pack
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6188
Re: Z3 Chrome pack
showing online as available at
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https://www.online-parts.co.uk/bmw-spar ... l-Top.html
51168398505 £47 left
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- Sat 15 Apr, 2017 11:46
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Expensive problem still not fully resolved
- Replies: 35
- Views: 15859
Re: Expensive problem still not fully resolved
my opinion is that after removing the throttle body to fit the cable, the round plug was not fitted correctly resulting in all the codes and problems, A subsequent refit of a new TB saw it connected properly. I know from experience that it is a pig to get at, plug in and rotate fully. I have removed...
- Fri 14 Apr, 2017 22:47
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Expensive problem still not fully resolved
- Replies: 35
- Views: 15859
Re: Expensive problem still not fully resolved
the electronics are only for the idle control valve and it was expected that this should just have reset to the original default values but it hasn't. the M52tu indeed has a hybrid control,..... yes its cable throttle, but its an electronically controlled motorised throttle too, The electronics are...
- Fri 14 Apr, 2017 16:22
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Expensive problem still not fully resolved
- Replies: 35
- Views: 15859
Re: Expensive problem still not fully resolved
the high idle speed is not just incorrect adjustment of the new cable is it? holding the throttle sightly open?
Funny all this has happened after the install of a cable..
Funny all this has happened after the install of a cable..
- Tue 11 Apr, 2017 15:54
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: lambda sensor
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2518
Re: lambda sensor
unfortunately on my model the 1.8, the engine management light comes on as amber and says in the manual that it is the lambda sensor. I have had this verified by having the code read at the garage and it does back up the manuals statement that the fault is with the lambda sensor Check all the vacuu...