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by joneseric
Sat 06 Jul, 2019 12:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 overheating.
Replies: 18
Views: 9276

Re: Z3 overheating.

That is excellant news.

Rgds

Eric
by joneseric
Sat 18 May, 2019 19:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 overheating.
Replies: 18
Views: 9276

Re: Z3 overheating.

I am coming in on the thread late, my Z3 1.9 suffered overheating after a thermostat replacement. If I am teaching to suck eggs, please accept my apologies. Refilling the 1.9 M44 engine with coolant has to be carried strictly in accordance with the procedure detailed in the workshop manual and its a...
by joneseric
Tue 07 Aug, 2018 11:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 1.9 Pre facelift M44 Engine. Lambada probe
Replies: 7
Views: 3445

Re: Z3 1.9 Pre facelift M44 Engine. Lambada probe

An update! The car had previously been failing the MOT emissions test with high CO. My car was reading 0.5. Today my car was tested and the CO was 0.06, this is a massive improvement. The effort to get there was also massive and I guess if a garage had carried out the work the cost would have writte...
by joneseric
Tue 19 Jun, 2018 15:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW Z3 1.9 M44 - Induction System - Suction Pipe
Replies: 4
Views: 1862

Re: BMW Z3 1.9 M44 - Induction System - Suction Pipe

Hi Mike, yes I did read your excellent article on the knowledge base. I am currently working a design to pick-up next to the RHS front fog lamp, or that area. At the moment the pipe is off and the car seems to running better. However that feeling can be almost phycosematic in nature. I will photogra...
by joneseric
Sat 16 Jun, 2018 19:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW Z3 1.9 M44 - Induction System - Suction Pipe
Replies: 4
Views: 1862

Re: BMW Z3 1.9 M44 - Induction System - Suction Pipe

I am looking at ducting pipe and fabricating a replacement with vibration joints at either end. I think the insulation is for noise reduction, i would not have thought it was to help to keep the air cool. The intake is alongside the radiator and the pipe routes over the fan shroud, therefore it is u...
by joneseric
Sat 16 Jun, 2018 17:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW Z3 1.9 M44 - Induction System - Suction Pipe
Replies: 4
Views: 1862

BMW Z3 1.9 M44 - Induction System - Suction Pipe

It’s me again, has anyone replaced the induction system suction pipe, Part No. 13711743351 with an alternative item. The pipe, which is a foam assembly runs from the left hand side cold air air take up and over the radiator viscous fan shroud and into the air-filter box. Mine has rotted away. Thanks...
by joneseric
Fri 15 Jun, 2018 20:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How nickable are Z3's?
Replies: 14
Views: 7413

Re: How nickable are Z3's?

It’s a bit of a pain, I use a wheel clamp, don’t bother locking it, the alarm doesn’t work.

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by joneseric
Fri 15 Jun, 2018 20:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 1.9 Pre facelift M44 Engine. Lambada probe
Replies: 7
Views: 3445

Re: Z3 1.9 Pre facelift M44 Engine. Lambada probe

Hi, sorry for late reply, still in the Middle East fixing an aeroplane! Robert, your correct the car is not plated, and only CO, carbon monoxide is measured. Both fast idle and idle failed CO. HC was 103ppm and lambda was 1.015, so within the middle of the range. The car was warm as I had just repla...
by joneseric
Mon 11 Jun, 2018 16:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 1.9 Pre facelift M44 Engine. Lambada probe
Replies: 7
Views: 3445

Re: Z3 1.9 Pre facelift M44 Engine. Lambada probe

Hi-Thanks for your advice, I got my wife to send the VIN and like magic RealOEM says my car has Qty 1 probe - pre cat.

Thanks

Eric
by joneseric
Sat 09 Jun, 2018 09:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 1.9 Pre facelift M44 Engine. Lambada probe
Replies: 7
Views: 3445

Z3 1.9 Pre facelift M44 Engine. Lambada probe

I am away from home at the moment and reading up on the Catalytic Convertor / Lambada probe installation on my car. I have had the dreaded high Co2 MOT fail. Please could somone tell me how many lambada probes my car is supposed to have. I am sure the car has one pre cat probe, but when I look at Re...
by joneseric
Mon 15 May, 2017 20:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 1.9 M44 Undertrays - Fixing Kit
Replies: 3
Views: 1469

Re: 1.9 M44 Undertrays - Fixing Kit

Hi Brian Thanks for your advice - spot on. I don't know why, but every time I looked at Real OEM I could not find that particular slide. I have now listed all I need - good stuff. Off Topic warning, The Vulcan in the background, it it XM575 at East Midlands, if it is, I worked on that aircraft and m...
by joneseric
Mon 15 May, 2017 18:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 1.9 M44 Undertrays - Fixing Kit
Replies: 3
Views: 1469

1.9 M44 Undertrays - Fixing Kit

Please could I ask if any member has sourced a kit that includes all the nessesary fixings for securing the front and mid section undertrays. I have seen similar kits for other cars on eBay.

Thanks

Eric
by joneseric
Fri 30 Sep, 2016 15:59
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 1997 Z3 Mud Flaps
Replies: 2
Views: 1020

Re: 1997 Z3 Mud Flaps

Thank you for the help, I have considered the Halfords alternative, I am really after OEM products, the search continues.

Kind rgds

Eric
by joneseric
Wed 28 Sep, 2016 21:08
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 1997 Z3 Mud Flaps
Replies: 2
Views: 1020

1997 Z3 Mud Flaps

Ok here's a long shot, does anyone have a set of mud flaps for the Z that they may want to sell. :roll: :roll:

Kind rgds

Eric
by joneseric
Fri 10 Jun, 2016 12:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Nearside and offside sills 2000 3.0 Z3
Replies: 19
Views: 5250

Re: Nearside and offside sills 2000 3.0 Z3

I agree, the structure underneath the cover sills is massive and zinc plated. I have just replaced the sills on my 1997 car and the rust underneath was surface and cosmetic. Please can I ask do have any pictures.

Rgds

Eric
by joneseric
Thu 09 Jun, 2016 07:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Nearside and offside sills 2000 3.0 Z3
Replies: 19
Views: 5250

Re: Nearside and offside sills 2000 3.0 Z3

Hi - Just wanted to add, I purchased OEM LH and RH sills from Germany last week for £119.00 plus carriage, my old sills had damage to the front edges as expected. I have had them sprayed with stone chip guard and will also fit the modified Halfords mudflaps so that the front of the sill is protected...
by joneseric
Sat 13 Jun, 2015 21:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hamilton and Palmer Alarm System
Replies: 2
Views: 1279

Re: Hamilton and Palmer Alarm System

Thank you for very useful reply. I took the center console out and your right it's PA100. I think some parts the installation are missing judging by the amount of taped together joints. I traced H&P on the web and have written then a screed plus photoes. I'll report back what I find out. Thank y...
by joneseric
Fri 12 Jun, 2015 19:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hamilton and Palmer Alarm System
Replies: 2
Views: 1279

Hamilton and Palmer Alarm System

Hi fellow owners, the Z has been brought out of its winter home. MOT and service carried out and a new front section cat installed. All is now well, however I am trying to understand the alarm system. The system is an aftermarket Hamilton and Palmer system, I believe these units were fitted on behal...
by joneseric
Sat 13 Jul, 2013 20:00
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Hello from a new Z3 owner
Replies: 3
Views: 1452

Re: Hello from a new Z3 owner

Thank you for the kind welcome, I work in Saudi Arabia, I am home next week, so it will be a good oppuntunity to post some photoes.

Kind rgds

EJ
by joneseric
Thu 20 Jun, 2013 14:18
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Hello from a new Z3 owner
Replies: 3
Views: 1452

Hello from a new Z3 owner

Dear Forum members My first post to say hello to the forum, we finally purchased a Z3, a 1.9 1997 in dark blue and in superb condition. We searched for ages and finally found our car. It has covered 55000 miles, and in the last 4 years had only completed 500 miles. We decided on the 1.9 as insurance...