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by HomerRamone
Thu 18 Aug, 2016 12:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.8 misfiring..
Replies: 21
Views: 5279

Re: 2.8 misfiring..

Indeed. I think engines run a little hotter when running on LPG but also the guy I spoke to explained that since LPG is harder to ignite than petrol the ignition system has to work harder anyway. So anything like this is emphasized when running on LPG.
by HomerRamone
Thu 18 Aug, 2016 08:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.8 misfiring..
Replies: 21
Views: 5279

Re: 2.8 misfiring..

So further to this I spoke with a guy I know thats a bit good with this kind of thing. (cars, lpg... anything with wheels really).. He said what has been suggested anyway. Change the plugs. did that - no difference. Replace the coils, maybe at a time. I decided (being the impatient sort) that I woul...
by HomerRamone
Fri 12 Aug, 2016 09:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone use a wind blocker ?
Replies: 26
Views: 6135

Re: Anyone use a wind blocker ?

I got a clear one from these guys
http://www.justroadster.com/

Well happy with it - tested at <ahem> the speed limit for a 150+ mile drive :)
by HomerRamone
Sun 31 Jul, 2016 17:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.8 misfiring..
Replies: 21
Views: 5279

Re: 2.8 misfiring..

the misfire is across the rev range when it happens. I trimmed one of the pipes on the LPG system @ the weekend... but have been running on petrol for the last few days. Its not done it again - but will keep on petrol for the commute tomorrow then back to gas on Tue see how it goes. Could do without...
by HomerRamone
Thu 28 Jul, 2016 21:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.8 misfiring..
Replies: 21
Views: 5279

Re: 2.8 misfiring..

Connected the diag tool today. 6 codes !! Lucky me :) 3 relating to a misfire. 238,239 and 240. Misfire Cyc 1 thru 3 202 O2 Bank 1 Control Limit 203 O2 Bank 2 Control Limit and finally 123 Electronic thermostat control My plan is this. Use it on petrol for a few days see if it recurs. Possibly at th...
by HomerRamone
Wed 27 Jul, 2016 14:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.8 misfiring..
Replies: 21
Views: 5279

Re: 2.8 misfiring..

Thanks for the super quick replies folks !! I have an adapter for the round connector under bonnet. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0054FJEDK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Its the engine ECU I need to read though right ? Presumably thats where any relevant fault codes here are ?
by HomerRamone
Wed 27 Jul, 2016 09:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.8 misfiring..
Replies: 21
Views: 5279

2.8 misfiring..

Apologies if this is covered already somewhere - I did a search and found some seemingly relevant threads but nothing conclusive... My Z3 (1998 2.8) has starting randomly misfiring. First started a few weeks ago.. driving along at a nice steady 70 and it suddenyl just felt wrong. Paused the music an...
by HomerRamone
Sun 22 Nov, 2015 10:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: I cant get in ... help !
Replies: 8
Views: 1637

Re: I cant get in ... help !

Sweet. (Though itll still have to wait a wee while - brass monkeys out there it is)
by HomerRamone
Sat 21 Nov, 2015 16:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: I cant get in ... help !
Replies: 8
Views: 1637

Re: I cant get in ... help !

Yeah - you were right. Now sorted. Thanks all This however has made me increase the importance of fixing the other side !! I did actually get the door card off when I got the car a few months back but I could neither see the lock actuator nor get my hand in there and abandoned the attempt. Im guessi...
by HomerRamone
Sat 21 Nov, 2015 13:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: I cant get in ... help !
Replies: 8
Views: 1637

Re: I cant get in ... help !

Yeah tried that. tried using a pry bar to pull it open while someone lifted the handle up but it doesnt budge.
Whilst I see the wee silver deely going up n down - with either the remote or key in the lock I dont know if its actually operating the mechanism IYSWIM
by HomerRamone
Sat 21 Nov, 2015 12:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: I cant get in ... help !
Replies: 8
Views: 1637

I cant get in ... help !

Anyone suggest a way to geti into my car. I shut the door earlier, possibly the seatbelt hadnt retracted properly - I see it sticking out of the bottom the lock goes up and down but the handle wont open it. Worse still the passenger door doesnt unlock (been like that since I got it and not gotten ar...
by HomerRamone
Thu 05 Nov, 2015 18:51
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Noooooooo !!
Replies: 4
Views: 2508

Re: Noooooooo !!

This is the reason I got my Z3. And its still my plan. The ferrari one they have on the site likes kinda cool too but I really like cobras... and I do like these kits. Ive been trying to find somewhere that has a sort of build diary/step by step deely so I know exactly whats involved (And a complete...
by HomerRamone
Fri 23 Oct, 2015 10:29
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: newbee
Replies: 10
Views: 3183

Re: newbee

Welcome to Z site :)
by HomerRamone
Fri 23 Oct, 2015 10:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411175

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

A new clock for the centre console.
I bought one when I got it cos the one that was there fell to bits. Turns out the one I bought was different so have had to buy another :(
by HomerRamone
Fri 23 Oct, 2015 08:46
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Hello folks
Replies: 4
Views: 4011

Re: Hello folks

Performance wise, If it wasnt for the lights on the button that switches from petrol to LPG you would probably struggle to notice. If you happen to be gunning it when it switches back to petrol from LPG cos its outta gas then you notice - cos it misses. The only real downside is that you can only re...
by HomerRamone
Fri 16 Oct, 2015 10:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Relocating the battery
Replies: 6
Views: 1217

Re: Relocating the battery

Its a 40l tank - but you don't get to fill them, so i'm getting around 30l in there. I think you also get slightly less MPG than you do on petrol. I might try taking the spare wheel out at the weekend and popping to see the guy I know thats knowledgeable in these matters to see what size tank I can ...
by HomerRamone
Thu 15 Oct, 2015 15:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Relocating the battery
Replies: 6
Views: 1217

Re: Relocating the battery

Yeah - It was suggested that I could put a donut tank where the spare is and even probably leave the one in the boot. But I havent gotten to look at the spare to see how big a tank would fit or how much space is there where the spare is. Or even if the battery acctually sits in the centre of the spa...
by HomerRamone
Wed 14 Oct, 2015 12:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Relocating the battery
Replies: 6
Views: 1217

Relocating the battery

Has anyone ever tried relocating the battery at all. Other than moving it to the centre for the extra backbox I mean. My Z3 has been converted to LPG but the tank in the boot aint that big. Good for around 140 miles (on the + side it only takes £15 to fill it :) ). Be nice to put a larger tank in th...
by HomerRamone
Sat 10 Oct, 2015 09:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 411175

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

I bought a clock to replace the broken one in the dash. Sadly the one I bought is different than the one that was there.. .so the plug is different. (Old one has large plug new one has small :()

Doh !
by HomerRamone
Fri 02 Oct, 2015 08:19
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Hello folks
Replies: 4
Views: 4011

Re: Hello folks

The cobra kit was this :http://nubodi.moonfruit.com/kobra/4584382812 Not sure when ill look to invest in this as yet - thought I'd drive the car for a months and see how it pans out. I filled the gas tank up Tuesday night, and 135 miles later I need to fill it again. This isnt ideal since itll mean ...
by HomerRamone
Thu 01 Oct, 2015 06:32
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Hello folks
Replies: 4
Views: 4011

Hello folks

Thought id post a quick hello. Bought myself a Z3 recently. I was getting a little bored of driving a VW Bora to work and saw a Z3 that had been converted to gas. Decided it would be rude not to.. esp since with LPG the effective MPG is around 48 - which is just shy of the 50 I was getting from the ...