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by pingu
Wed 15 Feb, 2017 19:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What price genuine diff carrier bushes
Replies: 12
Views: 4104

Re: What price genuine diff carrier bushes

£140ish is the price now. They used to be £0ish, but BMW had to have some more made to the original pattern and obviously didn't have the economy of scale from when they were originally made. The only alternative that I know of is non-OEM. If it were me, I'd try to negotiate as good a deal as I coul...
by pingu
Tue 14 Feb, 2017 19:17
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: cam belt change
Replies: 18
Views: 9570

Re: cam belt change

Why do you have to drain the coolant to change the belt?
by pingu
Mon 13 Feb, 2017 17:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Resprays Leicester area
Replies: 5
Views: 2222

Re: Resprays Leicester area

lightning wrote:It may sound unlikely, but try the BMW main dealer bodyshop.
I had a full respray at BMW Sytner Sheffield for £2000. They sorted all the problems (and there will be issues with any respray) without quibble.

I know that Sheffield isn't Leicester, but it was a main dealer.
by pingu
Sun 12 Feb, 2017 23:13
Forum: Performance
Topic: Intake questions
Replies: 8
Views: 5490

Re: Intake questions

dCatch wrote:Ahhh okay. So is that set-up (basically what I suggested in my second option) what the Z3M comes with stock?
Yes :)
by pingu
Sun 12 Feb, 2017 22:43
Forum: Performance
Topic: Intake questions
Replies: 8
Views: 5490

Re: Intake questions

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/images/diag_1kq.png The one above is the realoem for my car, but it is wrong. 11 is actually a hose that goes from the bottom of the filter to the brake duct (Item #7 below)... http://www.realoem.com/bmw/images/diag_1ic7.png The brake duct fits in the hole where your fogl...
by pingu
Sun 12 Feb, 2017 20:51
Forum: Performance
Topic: Intake questions
Replies: 8
Views: 5490

Re: Intake questions

Look at the M setup on realoem (or elsewhere). It has the fogged airbox as standard. There is no anti-rodent mesh - and you do have to be aware that you can't drive through floods :shock: .
by pingu
Sun 12 Feb, 2017 20:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Replacing rear beam bushes: 3 questions for you
Replies: 39
Views: 12181

Re: Replacing rear beam bushes: 3 questions for you

I think poly subframe bushes with stock diff bush should work well, with the poly bushes preventing the overall subframe float and an "axial"(?) rotation of the subframe. Since they are at the far extensions of the subframe and the diff bush is fairly central I think you can argue they ca...
by pingu
Sat 11 Feb, 2017 20:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Replacing rear beam bushes: 3 questions for you
Replies: 39
Views: 12181

Re: Replacing rear beam bushes: 3 questions for you

I can't believe that fitting a marginally harder polyurethane bush would cause the diff bracket to rip away after a relatively short time - I've never seen this reported anywhere else. In my view it's more likely to be pre-existing damage/flaw either in manufacture or due to an old, wobbly OE bush....
by pingu
Sat 11 Feb, 2017 18:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Replacing rear beam bushes: 3 questions for you
Replies: 39
Views: 12181

Re: Replacing rear beam bushes: 3 questions for you

I'd be tempted to swap that one with Andy. I doubt that many people wanting a diff won't already have a cover, and if they do, they will get one in April. I disagree with your thinking about the poly bush on the diff - I think that was the cause of your failure. The video in Deano's post clearly sh...
by pingu
Sat 11 Feb, 2017 16:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 410992

What did you make your Z3 this week ?

A Trolley jack jacking pad http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv218/Ardchyle/E0CC803C-0FBD-4879-A7AF-F76A7AE349D9_1.jpg http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv218/Ardchyle/3A976858-AFBD-4149-97AB-0219D128E7DA.jpg [skinflint]Would you be surprised to learn that I made one from some scrap wood?[/skinfl...
by pingu
Thu 09 Feb, 2017 19:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Replacing rear beam bushes: 3 questions for you
Replies: 39
Views: 12181

Re: Replacing rear beam bushes: 3 questions for you

I'd be tempted to swap that one with Andy. I doubt that many people wanting a diff won't already have a cover, and if they do, they will get one in April. I disagree with your thinking about the poly bush on the diff - I think that was the cause of your failure. The video in Deano's post clearly sho...
by pingu
Wed 08 Feb, 2017 13:18
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: cam belt change
Replies: 18
Views: 9570

Re: cam belt change

As some of you may know treat my car gently. It's my age as well as the car's! So I have been slightly naughty and in the habit of changing the belt every 5 years. Working on the principle that BMW must err on the cautious side when stating service replacement intervals! I always replace the idler ...
by pingu
Mon 06 Feb, 2017 21:10
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal
Replies: 671
Views: 308485

Re: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal

Congrats. Sounds like you could have the best of all worlds if you ask him :D .
by pingu
Fri 27 Jan, 2017 23:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Still some very low mileage Z3s around
Replies: 8
Views: 2578

Re: Still some very low mileage Z3s around

Personally, I'd rather have a car that had done 6,000 miles per year from new than a 16 year old car that had only done 9,000 miles.

It would be different if I had a heated showroom where I could add it to my collection :).
by pingu
Fri 27 Jan, 2017 22:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Devastated -help needed asap
Replies: 11
Views: 3626

Re: Devastated -help needed asap

As long as the car is used it will be ok. I have an E46 auto that is rarely used and it's auto-box has problems until it has been used for a day or two.
by pingu
Fri 27 Jan, 2017 18:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.2 to 3.0 M52 engine swap/conversion - whats involved ?
Replies: 3
Views: 1278

Re: 2.2 to 3.0 M52 engine swap/conversion - whats involved ?

Are you planning to swap from a donor car, or to get the parts individually. I ask this because with the donor car option, it is probably easier to swap everything, whether it's different or not. From what I understand, the main problem will be the ECUs and the ignition key, and the instrument clust...
by pingu
Mon 09 Jan, 2017 20:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: being dazzled
Replies: 15
Views: 4044

Re: being dazzled

Gazza wrote:Mine was a 1969 MKII Morris Cooper S with ext. hinges and sliding windows :wink:

Photo for ref. only :D
A car we dreamed of, but they were either in museums, hedges or dustbins.

:thumb:
by pingu
Mon 09 Jan, 2017 19:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: being dazzled
Replies: 15
Views: 4044

Re: being dazzled

Gazza wrote:In the good ol days we had spotlights mounted on the rear bumper as reversing lights :D

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Wrong tail-lights tor a twin-tanked Mini :drive :thumb:

I hope it had sliding windows and external hinges :D
by pingu
Fri 06 Jan, 2017 12:40
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: To my .org friends!
Replies: 39
Views: 13889

Re: To my .org friends!

Yes I Know this is .net,.... but I am banned on .org! :devil: Merry Christmas to Zedders everywhere. :wave :cheers Bonzo You may be banned, but I'll bet your alter ego isn't :wink: . . You mean the the guy that went for the therapy under Prof. Erik Shurn? :cheers Bonzo. If Erik is someone on .org, ...
by pingu
Mon 02 Jan, 2017 20:23
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: The law when indicating?
Replies: 11
Views: 6449

Re: The law when indicating?

IMO you and the other driver are jointly and severally blameworthy. I would never rely on the self-cancelling mechanism unless it cancelled before I can do it. Likewise, the other driver is foolish to believe a signal that was not initiated within their view. 50:50 fault distribution. Sorry, but yo...
by pingu
Fri 30 Dec, 2016 18:36
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal
Replies: 671
Views: 308485

Re: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal

Badman gee wrote:Nothing wrong with not using it if it's serviced properly and on trickle charge.

Mark
Doesn't sound like it gets - nor needs - either.
by pingu
Wed 28 Dec, 2016 11:36
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: To my .org friends!
Replies: 39
Views: 13889

Re: To my .org friends!

If you want to see some inappropriately displayed M badges ...

Check this out

:D
by pingu
Sat 24 Dec, 2016 21:04
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: To my .org friends!
Replies: 39
Views: 13889

Re: To my .org friends!

Bonzo wrote:Yes I Know this is .net,.... but I am banned on .org! :devil: Merry Christmas to Zedders everywhere. :wave

:cheers

Bonzo
You may be banned, but I'll bet your alter ego isn't :wink: .

Yuletide felicitations to everyone out there in internetland :wave .
by pingu
Wed 21 Dec, 2016 15:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hardtop fitting kit, why so few, why so pricey?
Replies: 12
Views: 5275

Re: Hardtop fitting kit, why so few, why so pricey?

Sorry for the slightly terse reply earlier - quoting is a bit fiddly on Tapatalk. To my knowledge, there is not and never has been anything to disable on a Z3 before fitting the hardtop. That sounds like it relates to cars with pop up rollover protection, which I think was only ever fitted to 4 sea...
by pingu
Sun 11 Dec, 2016 03:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: an offer you can't refuse
Replies: 13
Views: 3425

Re: an offer you can't refuse

peter2b wrote:Nothing was mentioned, after I told the service chap I had a twin arm car lift in my man shed so I was going to do it my self once I got my mgb gt off it that I'm referbing
Peter2b
I guess that means that it must have been free. And as my £250 was the lowest bid - I win :D :cheers
by pingu
Sat 10 Dec, 2016 16:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: an offer you can't refuse
Replies: 13
Views: 3425

Re: an offer you can't refuse

Boosh wrote:...how much are you going to save by doing those jobs yourself? They surely slipped in a 'little' quote, didn't they?...
Please - do tell. There is a virtual pint at stake here :D .
by pingu
Fri 09 Dec, 2016 01:35
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: A Surprise From WeBuyAnyCar.com
Replies: 8
Views: 6594

Re: A Surprise From WeBuyAnyCar.com

I have no intention selling the car. I was just surprised that the offer was almost reasonable, compared to the £1,000 that I was offered the last time.

I wonder what my Ferrari 250GTO is worth :shock: .
by pingu
Thu 08 Dec, 2016 20:01
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: A Surprise From WeBuyAnyCar.com
Replies: 8
Views: 6594

A Surprise From WeBuyAnyCar.com

Last time I did it, they offered £1000 for the M with 120,000 miles on it.

I thought that I'd try it again for a laugh and this was the response with 129,000 miles...

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by pingu
Thu 08 Dec, 2016 18:13
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Red Z1 - Auction
Replies: 12
Views: 6545

Re: Red Z1 - Auction

Do people who bid at auction just go over the top because of auction fever?

I cannot understand how something with a one hour warranty can attract a premium price.
by pingu
Mon 05 Dec, 2016 21:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: an offer you can't refuse
Replies: 13
Views: 3425

Re: an offer you can't refuse

just booked my z3 in for a winter check wash and hoover out and with any luck a bmw brolly at my local bmw dealer in Shrewsbury for the princely sum of £25 peter2b I think we should have a Xmas game. Guess the quote for work :D I guess £200 - £250 + VAT. If it needs a service and an MOT, I revise m...
by pingu
Fri 02 Dec, 2016 23:57
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Shift Pin Tools for ZF S5D 320Z Gearbox
Replies: 1
Views: 1013

Re: Shift Pin Tools for ZF S5D 320Z Gearbox

There is usually one of these on eBay.

If you want a set, PM me or see my eBay listings

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/sony_jim/m.html?
by pingu
Sun 27 Nov, 2016 21:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 410992

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

after 5 months hiding in its cover hard top on all ready for winter , only trouble I loosened the 3 screws on the front latches to line it up guess what lost the t25 key that does them up got another some where too dark now peter2b If you've lost it, buy a full set from Halfords for about £10-£15. ...
by pingu
Sun 27 Nov, 2016 21:20
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Shift Pin Tools for ZF S5D 320Z Gearbox
Replies: 1
Views: 1013

Shift Pin Tools for ZF S5D 320Z Gearbox

£41.99 delivered in UK (£55 delivered overseas)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332045872676
by pingu
Sat 26 Nov, 2016 19:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear Window Defrost/demist
Replies: 2
Views: 1308

Re: Rear Window Defrost/demist

I found out today that having a permanent wind deflector means that the heater-to-clear trick doesn't work. Anyway...

by pingu
Wed 23 Nov, 2016 23:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Halfords Deals.......looky looky.
Replies: 6
Views: 2468

Re: Halfords Deals.......looky looky.

In fairness to Halfords they're the only shop so far that has vaguely inspired me about Black Friday. All tools are 15% off today (except the 200 piece set). The Advanced stuff is great quality. I would however encourage you to make sure that the 200 piece set is the best value for you. You may fin...
by pingu
Tue 22 Nov, 2016 12:58
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Cars as investments
Replies: 18
Views: 9468

Re: Cars as investments

It tends to be specific models of car that are the "investment". Lots of us talk about the "Z3" being a potential investment. Look at the reality of the current "good investments"... Capri 2.8 Injection - not the Capri 1.6 Laser Escort RS2000 - not the Escort 1.3GL Ori...
by pingu
Tue 22 Nov, 2016 00:56
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Cars as investments
Replies: 18
Views: 9468

Re: Cars as investments

It tends to be specific models of car that are the "investment". Lots of us talk about the "Z3" being a potential investment. Look at the reality of the current "good investments"... Capri 2.8 Injection - not the Capri 1.6 Laser Escort RS2000 - not the Escort 1.3GL Orig...
by pingu
Sat 19 Nov, 2016 13:18
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Needless ritual?
Replies: 23
Views: 10041

Re: Needless ritual?

Some people would call 1959 "modern". [emoji38] My Sprite is largely based on engineering from an earlier age. If it hasn't run for a while it seems to take some effort to get fuel through the carb, so spinning the engine without ignition would probably also help with that. I have to turn...
by pingu
Sat 19 Nov, 2016 13:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: tool box
Replies: 8
Views: 2538

Re: tool box

They have a black Friday event coming up on the 25th of this month I think....so they might be even cheaper, I try not to buy from Halfords but some times you have to for convenience etc.......their advanced range of tool\socket sets are highly rated tho, and come with a free lifetime no quibble re...
by pingu
Fri 18 Nov, 2016 19:11
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Needless ritual?
Replies: 23
Views: 10041

Re: Needless ritual?

how many cars are on the road that do not do any of this at all, and they all seem to still be working fine... I think you are probably right. Next time I use my jallopy, I think I'll jump in, fling the door open so it bounces off the stop and closes by itself, start it up, rev the balls off it, sl...
by pingu
Fri 18 Nov, 2016 02:21
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Makeshift shelter - condensation?
Replies: 4
Views: 4942

Re: Makeshift shelter - condensation?

Airflow is good for airing the car, but bad when the wind gets up - as I found out a couple of winters ago :shock: .

Best might be to have air gaps, but to loop straps over the structure and bolt them to the floor.
by pingu
Fri 18 Nov, 2016 02:17
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Needless ritual?
Replies: 23
Views: 10041

Re: Needless ritual?

Some "rituals" do more harm than good. I don't think yours will do any harm. I always warm the engine up slowly before giving it the beans. That's why I don't do the "dawn runs" and I like being at the back on cruises :wink: . I don't see the point of engaging ALL the gears, but ...
by pingu
Thu 17 Nov, 2016 19:17
Forum: Site Announcements and Feedback
Topic: Performance Problems
Replies: 6
Views: 6025

Re: Performance Problems

John Wilson wrote:Thanks for sorting it out, Robert. You re a hero. Now just come round and sort out my landline cold calling.
Sorted...

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:D

BTW, thanks RT :)
by pingu
Thu 17 Nov, 2016 13:57
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: S50B32 & S54 Constant Pressure Valve O-Ring & Tool
Replies: 3
Views: 1948

Re: S50B32 & S54 Constant Pressure Valve O-Ring & Tool

You know that very much looks like the tool I made to do mine which I subsequently handed on for others to use. I made it out of a Renault sump plug adapter. Is this your ebay add Gary? Yup. Decided to make tools to sell. Lots of the things you can buy in the market-place are either over-priced, no...
by pingu
Mon 14 Nov, 2016 21:55
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: S50B32 & S54 Constant Pressure Valve O-Ring & Tool
Replies: 3
Views: 1948

S50B32 & S54 Constant Pressure Valve O-Ring & Tool

Seal to cure a leaking CPV AND the tool to replace it...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332031924109
by pingu
Mon 14 Nov, 2016 21:49
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: S50B32 Vanos Seal Kits
Replies: 0
Views: 1347

S50B32 Vanos Seal Kits

All the seals (including the solenoid seals that aren't supplied by Beisan)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332027642765

Video of how to fit them...

Removing the Vanos

https://youtu.be/aiLbv35Mhws

Removing the VANOS and the Diaphragm Springs

https://youtu.be/jgRI5t12GxY
by pingu
Tue 08 Nov, 2016 12:36
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Looks for all kinds of parts to fix our Z1 1989
Replies: 12
Views: 4182

Re: Looks for all kinds of parts to fix our Z1 1989

Have you checked RealOEM to compare part numbers with other models.

Shift Boot, for example, may also be fitted to an E30.
by pingu
Mon 07 Nov, 2016 12:32
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: 3.0 Z3 (2002) as a Donor car (shocking I hear you say !!)
Replies: 15
Views: 4990

Re: 3.0 Z3 (2002) as a Donor car (shocking I hear you say !!

I'd be very surprised if the driveshafts would be too weak to handle the torque. If you use a 1.9 diff, that could be too weak, but finding out is part of the fun :D . These torques are engine torques, you will have to calculate worst case scenarios using g/box and diff ratios... 1.9 torque = 180Nm ...