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by Y_Cymro
Sat 11 Mar, 2017 13:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Replacing rear beam bushes: 3 questions for you
Replies: 39
Views: 12223

Re: Replacing rear beam bushes: 3 questions for you

Do you notice any difference in differential noise? In the Coupe I imagine it's more likely to change more than the roadster. Is it via OBD? If you concentrate you can hear a slight diff noise, though it's not noticeable most of the time. Similarly, there's a slight increase in vibration though it'...
by Y_Cymro
Sun 05 Mar, 2017 14:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Replacing rear beam bushes: 3 questions for you
Replies: 39
Views: 12223

Re: Replacing rear beam bushes: 3 questions for you

The subframe bushes have been replaced with Powerflex purple poly bushes and whilst there's a minor difference to the ride quality, it's certainly not harsh. The tail still wiggles when the rear crosses transverse ridges on curves (such as bridge expansion joints) but the rear is more precisely cont...
by Y_Cymro
Wed 08 Feb, 2017 13:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Replacing rear beam bushes: 3 questions for you
Replies: 39
Views: 12223

Re: Replacing rear beam bushes: 3 questions for you

Del wrote:I used a local BMW specialist who had a special support jig and commercial puller - cost around £100 to insert the main beam bushes, which I bought myself.
Wow, is that price for just inserting the bushes or for the whole job? I've been quoted more than twice that for just labour for it all.
by Y_Cymro
Wed 08 Feb, 2017 13:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Replacing rear beam bushes: 3 questions for you
Replies: 39
Views: 12223

Re: Replacing rear beam bushes: 3 questions for you

I wouldn't bother with poly for rhe the trailing arms but defo worth it for the beam and diff mount. My z3m caught me out a few times when on the limit. With solid bushes it's lots more predictable when you lose traction and a safer car. Thanks, hadn't thought too much about the diff mount. Will ch...
by Y_Cymro
Wed 08 Feb, 2017 13:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Replacing rear beam bushes: 3 questions for you
Replies: 39
Views: 12223

Re: Replacing rear beam bushes: 3 questions for you

I'm around the 20 mark now for Z3 rebuilds and the only real bit that makes me nervous every time is removing the 4 m6 cap heads (2 each side) that hold the beam plate in place. If you round these heads they are a pain to get to, the fuel tank is inches away. You might need to look at the exhaust b...
by Y_Cymro
Wed 08 Feb, 2017 09:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Replacing rear beam bushes: 3 questions for you
Replies: 39
Views: 12223

Re: Replacing rear beam bushes: 3 questions for you

Yes, I did, as well as polybushing the front control arms. I didn't replace the trailing arm bushes but I believe that the recommendation is to replace those with original bushes as polybushes tend to start squeaking after a while. Thanks for confirming. I've also fitted polybushes to the front and...
by Y_Cymro
Wed 08 Feb, 2017 08:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Replacing rear beam bushes: 3 questions for you
Replies: 39
Views: 12223

Re: Replacing rear beam bushes: 3 questions for you

I've also done it. Getting the old bushes out is a bit of a pain, but other than that it's very straightforward. I'm not really sure what the chap is concerned about, unless you have significant corrosion underneath? Seems like a strange concern for a mechanic, unless he normally only works on bran...
by Y_Cymro
Wed 08 Feb, 2017 00:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Replacing rear beam bushes: 3 questions for you
Replies: 39
Views: 12223

Re: Replacing rear beam bushes: 3 questions for you

Great. How did you get on, any problems removing the beam or old bushes?
Did you replace the trailing arm bushes too? Were there any problems, and did you use ordinary or eccentric bushes?
by Y_Cymro
Tue 07 Feb, 2017 22:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Replacing rear beam bushes: 3 questions for you
Replies: 39
Views: 12223

Replacing rear beam bushes: 3 questions for you

My Indie is concerned about replacing the rear beam bushes on my year 2000 2.8 in case the bolts holding the beam are corroded, snap when being dismantled. and have to be re-drilled and tapped, thus taking a lot of time and costing me more money. Does anyone have experience of changing the bushes an...
by Y_Cymro
Tue 07 Feb, 2017 22:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Cost of replacement Dual Mass flywheel?
Replies: 4
Views: 2155

Re: Cost of replacement Dual Mass flywheel?

Bob, I'd be surprised if your backlash problem is the flywheel as I'd have expected it to make a rumbling noise if it's that badly worn. When the DMF packed up at 90k miles on my 2.8 I replaced it with a solid flywheel and clutch kit from Eurocarparts for about £500 though sometime there are 30% dis...
by Y_Cymro
Tue 07 Feb, 2017 21:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Cost of replacement Dual Mass flywheel?
Replies: 4
Views: 2155

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by Y_Cymro
Tue 07 Feb, 2017 21:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Dual Mass Clutch Failure "Symptoms"
Replies: 10
Views: 5437

Re: Dual Mass Clutch Failure "Symptoms"

When mine went it made a deep rumbling noise that sounds like your engine's main bearing are worn. The noise sounds so much like run bearings that even when I noticed the noise stopped when the clutch was pressed, I believed it was caused by knackered crank end float bearings, until connecting a pre...
by Y_Cymro
Wed 07 Dec, 2016 00:06
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted! Z3M Exhaust Manifold
Replies: 3
Views: 1378

Re: Wanted! Z3M Exhaust Manifold

Have sent a PM.
Cheers
by Y_Cymro
Thu 20 Aug, 2015 23:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear subframe and trailing arm bushes
Replies: 1
Views: 531

Rear subframe and trailing arm bushes

Can someone suggest a garage or mechanic who can replace the rear subframe and trailing arm bushes with polyurethane ones on my z3 2.8? I'm based in Swansea but prepared to travel to a recommended supplier with a good price.
Thanks!
by Y_Cymro
Wed 19 Aug, 2015 19:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What is the normal ride height?
Replies: 3
Views: 623

Re: What is the normal ride height?

Hi, thanks for your reply, my car hasn't been lowered so I'll buy either Eibachs or H+Rs. Btw, whilst it's true that height varies with wheel size if you measure from ground to wheel arch or lower rim to wheel arch as suggested by BMW in the documents you've linked, I deliberately asked for the meas...
by Y_Cymro
Tue 18 Aug, 2015 21:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What is the normal ride height?
Replies: 3
Views: 623

What is the normal ride height?

I plan to lower my 2.8 but looking at photos of other cars mine seems lower than normal.
Before I buy springs would someone please do me a favour and measure the distance from the centre of their road wheels to the wheel arch above.
Thanks
by Y_Cymro
Thu 16 Jul, 2015 23:31
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: Bootlid, Front wings, Side bonnet grilles, Bumpers
Replies: 7
Views: 1828

Re: Wanted: Bootlid, Front wings, Side bonnet grilles, Bumpe

Hi Dan
I have all the parts available in Titan silver and in very good condition.
Cheers
Steve
by Y_Cymro
Thu 16 Jul, 2015 23:28
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: S54 Z3 M Roadster for sale
Replies: 35
Views: 10721

Re: S54 Z3 M Roadster for sale

In my experience POA is used when the car is overpriced
by Y_Cymro
Sun 05 Jul, 2015 20:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone tried borbets A
Replies: 7
Views: 1852

Re: Anyone tried borbets A

Protruding wheels may be fashionable to some, but they will gradually flay the paint off the wings, and are also illegal - is it worth the potential trouble just to be fashionable? Mile, the op was asking for advice about the size of wheels that will fit within the arch. By measuring how much a whe...
by Y_Cymro
Sun 05 Jul, 2015 16:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone tried borbets A
Replies: 7
Views: 1852

Re: Anyone tried borbets A

So from your trial fit it seems to prove that the maximum offset for Z3 is about ET 38. ET8 + 30mm that they stick out = 38 With a 9" wide rim, you are correct. However, there is a small wheel arch lip of about getting 8mm, and the wheel arch splash hard will need to be trimmed for maximum cle...
by Y_Cymro
Sat 04 Jul, 2015 23:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone tried borbets A
Replies: 7
Views: 1852

Re: Anyone tried borbets A

Here's a trial fitting of my Remotecs - 9x17 ET8mm. There are 25mm spacers already fitted so without those the rear tyres would poke out by about 30mm http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s149/y_cymro/84e9093804238a0b88d828f7d002a2bf.jpg http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s149/y_cymro/5bc9c7ead9cf5620...
by Y_Cymro
Tue 04 Nov, 2014 20:25
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Changing big end bearings
Replies: 0
Views: 1141

Changing big end bearings

I need to change the big ends on my m52tu28 and due to the documented problems with some z3ms thought I'd ask here whether it's possible to do without removing the engine.
It would be great if someone could confirm and describe the process.
by Y_Cymro
Tue 04 Nov, 2014 20:20
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: High pressure power steering hose needed for a 6 cylinder Z3
Replies: 2
Views: 1175

Re: High pressure power steering hose needed for a 6 cylinde

Thanks NRU.
Was lucky to buy a second hand hose from the Z3 section.
by Y_Cymro
Tue 04 Nov, 2014 20:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Replacing big end bearing on a 2.8 Z3
Replies: 3
Views: 779

Re: Replacing big end bearing on a 2.8 Z3

Thanks for your insight Southernboy.
Would appreciate comments from someone who's changed big ends on 6 cylinder Z3 without removing the engine.
by Y_Cymro
Mon 03 Nov, 2014 23:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Replacing big end bearing on a 2.8 Z3
Replies: 3
Views: 779

Replacing big end bearing on a 2.8 Z3

The big end bearings need changing on my m52tu28. Can this be done without removing the engine?
Can someone suggest the process - can the cross member be removed or what is the best way?
by Y_Cymro
Sat 25 Oct, 2014 09:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: High pressure power steering hose needed for a 6 cylinder Z3
Replies: 12
Views: 3039

Re: High pressure power steering hose needed for a 6 cylinde

johnjo wrote:If you let me have your email address I will send pictures I now have two pipes !!!!!
Brilliant. Email addy sent
by Y_Cymro
Thu 23 Oct, 2014 14:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: High pressure power steering hose needed for a 6 cylinder Z3
Replies: 12
Views: 3039

Re: High pressure power steering hose needed for a 6 cylinde

I have a friend who has just broken a 2.8 I will see if he has the pipe Or the end of mine might help if you have to have one made That's great Johnjo - thanks. If your pipe looks like No3 below, I could cut off the the steel pipe(shown near the washer no4) and have it crimped onto my existing rubb...
by Y_Cymro
Thu 23 Oct, 2014 09:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: High pressure power steering hose needed for a 6 cylinder Z3
Replies: 12
Views: 3039

Re: High pressure power steering hose needed for a 6 cylinde

Thanks Dave, but I'm in the same position as you - the double flare at the end of the steel pipe has fractured.
I need the complete hose assembly or just the steel end which can then be crimped onto the existing rubber hose.
by Y_Cymro
Tue 21 Oct, 2014 07:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: High pressure power steering hose needed for a 6 cylinder Z3
Replies: 12
Views: 3039

Re: High pressure power steering hose needed for a 6 cylinde

Thanks Johnjo, but the 6cyl and 4cyl pipes are different
by Y_Cymro
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 19:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: High pressure power steering hose needed for a 6 cylinder Z3
Replies: 12
Views: 3039

High pressure power steering hose needed for a 6 cylinder Z3

Hi The high pressure hose assembly between pump and rack has stress fractured at the pump end meaning I need a replacement. It's shown as No3 here http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/q/d/35.png and is part number 32416754173 which fits all the 6 cylinder Z3s except Z3M. I've repaired it once by braz...
by Y_Cymro
Sun 19 Oct, 2014 20:01
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: High pressure power steering hose needed for a 6 cylinder Z3
Replies: 2
Views: 1175

High pressure power steering hose needed for a 6 cylinder Z3

Hi The high pressure hose assembly between pump and rack has stress fractured at the pump end meaning I need a replacement. It's shown as No3 here http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/q/d/35.png and is part number 32416754173 which fits all the 6 cylinder Z3s except Z3M. I've repaired it once by braz...
by Y_Cymro
Mon 10 Nov, 2008 22:15
Forum: Performance
Topic: Newbie alert asking about LSD
Replies: 0
Views: 683

Newbie alert asking about LSD

Hi! This is my first post and I hope it doesn't offend if I start with a question. I'm about to fit an M50 engine and E36 gearbox into my E30 and need a suitable diff replacement to match the direct drive top gear. I've read that the Z3 2.8 has my ideal 3.15 ratio and my question is do they all have...