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Aware of the reluctance of many around cica 100k and beyond but personally not scared of miles if priced to reflect mileage & with appreciation that the next keeper may also encounter similar sale issues. Price to allow for any work important too - nice to see you are being upfront re the steer...

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Still looking for the right car & sensible deal , (despite the two above posts). Please pm me with accurate descriptions only &/or contact info. Mine's going up for sale very soon, 1998 2.8 silver with red leather and red hood. It's going into local indy (for a steering problem) on Monday, ...

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cheers all - am having the steering looked at first so will look at this after the steering works properly again! - fingers crossed....

btw, can the slip ring be done by an enthusiastic amateur or do you need specialist tools. I'm fairly accomplished but don't have all the tools in the world!

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_wendy_ wrote:thanks lurker, but have a zed now.

good luck with the sale, or repair

cheers, its going in to the local indy on monday - suspected power steering pump! - fingers crossed

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thinking of selling mine but.... There are a couple of faults on it, one that would need rectifiying. On the positive side that brings it down to your budget and its in Nottingham but It will need looking at, depends on your mechanical knowledge or access to - could be a simple fix. - Best I can des...

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mine's gotten worse - and I have a steering prob which I don't think has helped it (putting extra stess on the joints poss?!) - anyway - quick query, to do the lubing mentioned above, did you have to remove the steering wheel or just some of the trim surrounding? - worried about airbag issues so hav...

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Well you have to start by eliminating things. Does the belt tension seem OK? Get some belt dressing spray like this stuff... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BD-90-BELT-SPRAY-AND-DRESSING-TREATMENT-500ml-AEROSOL_W0QQitemZ220280823655QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item220280823655&_trksid=p328...

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OK - update - I did a fair bit of driving yesterday (looking for some rear tyres but that's another story!) and had the problem happen a few times. each time I felt it the steering just went really heavy and its definitely as if the power assistance stops assisting. Next time it happens I'll try to ...

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I've got a similar problem. I put it down to tracking problems. What is it like in the wet / dry? Mine is easier / quieter in the wet, what about yours? Mine is easier / quieter in the wet, what about yours? No Spokey-type comments, please :oops: . yeah, good point - haven't spotted a difference to...

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I tried the ignition off / ignition on thing and there was a difference. So it works - at least some of the time.... the problem is it seems to go heavy on occasions while driving - can anyone think of another reason (aside from power steering) that this might happen? Cheers in advance p.s. - not ta...

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try turning the wheel whilst stationary with the engine on and off. if there's any difference it's working! good point! btw, I'm presuming that the power steering assistance amount varies with speed? - is there a switch or something that deals with this? - just wondering if its getting the weightin...

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Oh, and its possible I'm in denial that its intermittent and that its actually totally stopped (EDIT: I mean that the power steering has totally stopped working, not that the fault has stopped - as I re-read this it didn't sound right!). Would this still scan? I'm pretty sure it does still work some...

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Thanks Stu, will check - guess I prob need a friend to help with that one! Spunky, don't think I'm losing any fluid as I've never had to top it up. First had probs with it back in April/May that's when I took it to be looked at - though I don't do that many miles... Checked the fluid yesterday and i...

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probably me being stupid but I can't spot the pressure relief valve. Having looked at the exploded diagrams I can't see what else could be at fault. Is it the pressure relief valve that activates the power (sorry can't visualise how the steering wheel 'tells' the pump to activate. perhaps there's a ...

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It's mechanical (driven by a v belt as you mention). Quite unusual to go intermittent, when they do it's usually either low fluid or slipping belt. Sounds like you've eliminated both those so I wonder if the pressure relief valve is faulty? Hmmm, is that something I can test? - or perhaps my belt's...

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Hi all, ('98 2.8 105,000miles) I'm experiencing heavy steering intermittently - I'm thinking poss the power steering pump has gone - can anyone help? I've checked the fluid and there's plenty in there and it isn't foaming. I'm worried as its quite dangerous. Is the power steering pump mechanical or ...

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have noticed it appears to be more creaky when turning right if that helps anyone!

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An interesting point - perhaps the additional body roll permitted by the worn ARB links was permitting the edges of the tyres to assume an angle tothe road surface, and so promote tramlining - that's one I hadn't thought of! I have driven lots of miles with both ARBs disconnected - after a long run...

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domross wrote:Hi Lurker...have exactly the same thing going on...would also be interested to know how to fix it...

No joy yet - I still haven't managed to work out why it does it some times and not others.... - I'm suspecting the trim below the steering wheel shaft but I don't know why!

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Mike Fishwick wrote:...I doubt if the ARB drop links would induce tramliniing, they would promote a bit of sloppiness in handling.

Far be it from me to contradict you, but after replacing my ARB droplinks, the tramlining I had been experiencing has improved no end - don't know the maths of this but it has!

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Check your ARB droplink bushes (unless you replaced them too) worn droplink bushes can induce tramlining.

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The bits aren't available seperately as they're not supposed to break or come off the "unit". The black adjuster that is supposed to be there which the white allen key moves should be fixed onto the adjuster "shaft". They often sieze up and the weak plastic can't cope with turni...

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Hi all, when I had my MOT I noticed that there's a part of the offside headlight height adjuster missing - so it won't work any more - just wondered if anyone knows if these things are available separate to the headlight or if its a complete unit? - I'll post a pic when I get a mo but for the moment...

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Hi all, my steering wheel has always 'kind of' rubbed on the trim in some way - I always assumed it was a feature. Unfortunately now it makes quite a creaking sound (still sounds trim-y) when turning to full lock - but not always.... Anyone had any experience of this?? hoping its not something bad....

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siwilson wrote:
lurker wrote:Possibly best to actually go in with your chassis number in hand rather than ring.
Best to do it while actually spending some money with them!

or at least with the air that you're about to part with some cash, even if you don't...

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top tip - when requesting the options from the dealer, ask for the parts dept, not service..... my mistake when trying to find out about the LSD....

Possibly best to actually go in with your chassis number in hand rather than ring.

oh, and enjoy the car!!

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just a quick note - I don't have a valet either, nor do I have the valet key - but its more if you go somewhere they have valet parking (more in the States of course but equally useful if you use airport parking perhaps) than for having servants! p.s. my siren doesn't work either, but don't worry, t...

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This thread has been most informative and has stopped me buying a key off Ebay. Interestingly I did see one advertised on Ebay that basically said what "ribs" has said that you won't be able to code it to your vehicle which I thought strange and set alarm bells ringing in my head, why wou...

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Cheers Gary, ALl done this evening - just a slight graze to the elbow from repeated attempts to free the first nut.... O/S took about an hour start to finish (as I learned what to do on the way) and the second was much quicker - particularly once I'd learned the 'loosen the ARB trick! Car is much ti...

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Bought the cheap ones from Euro - cash too tight to go mental and any searches I did all pointed at replacing the ARB, which isn't feasible at the mo!

Will have a go tomorrow, wish me luck!

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BTW prices from the usual suspects:

Euro Car Parts: £8.53 plus VAT

GSF: £16 plus VAT for OEM
£10 plus VAT for pattern

so at present, on price alone, Euro are the ones.

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Hi all, just failed MOT on a worn bush on the o/s drop link. I'm thinking of just getting a replacement (and doing the n/s too as that's an advisory) but wondered if there's mileage in upgrading. Cost and availability will be an issue though as I'd like to get this MOT sorted (and get back to worryi...

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All done, thanks for all the help! - nipped home in my lunch hour and switched out the oil having bought new crush washers and the correct oil!

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It's a bugger when you get mis-information from the so called professionals isn't it. That's why these forums are so invaluable. It won't have done any damage for the time you've had the wrong stuff in though so don't worry. Cheers, hopefully the oil will arrive in the morning and I'll get it put r...

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Just been in to Sytner Nottingham, been to the parts desk and the guy took my chassis number, went on the computer and told me it definitely HAS an LSD! so, gonna buy the correct oil from Opie, assuming they can deliver pronto! meanwhile will try not to drive the car, but have her booked in for MOT ...

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yeah, that's my thinking, also if I pose the question as if I'm about to try to buy the oil or another related part they'll have to answer properly!

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just told me, which is what has me worried. Will go and get the printout.

Which is the best dept, Parts or Service? - I'm thinking parts!

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I have to confess to being totally paranoid about this whole thing now and am inches away with draining the oil out and buying some LSD friendly oil instead , just in case! More investigations needed I think. If I ask the dealer about the spec do I want the parts or service dept?? - I found out by r...

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still seems odd if it is a UK 2.8 that it has no LSD? I have the 1997 UK sales brochure and standard on the 2.8 was 'limited-slip differential with 25% locking action' Mad that they would take that away from standard a year later. ...waiting a week for a print out of my cars options. sent them the ...

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still seems odd if it is a UK 2.8 that it has no LSD? I have the 1997 UK sales brochure and standard on the 2.8 was 'limited-slip differential with 25% locking action' Mad that they would take that away from standard a year later. ...waiting a week for a print out of my cars options. sent them the ...

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OK, having got in touch with dealer (Sytner) they also tell me there's no LSD on my car. So I bought the oil and a crush washer and changed it. Surprisingly easy. There was only just under 1litre of oil in my bucket when I drained so it was in desperate need of sorting. Oil was quite brown too :( an...

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Shouldn't be too hard but be very careful not to set off the airbag warning light when you remove the seat. - no problems if you disconnect the battery - basically there's a cable and connector which, if you turn on the ignition with disconnected will result in an airbag warning light which you'll h...

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Just go to a dealer and get an options printout for your car - it is a safer bet than listening to a call centre person. The 'turning wheels' trick does not work on mine, although it has a LSD, which seems to be a characteristic of a Torsen diff. Buy your diff oil from Opie Oils of Redrith - see th...

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When is an option standard? When it is specified for a specific national market. In other words, a Z3 for some markets will not have an LSD, while a Z3 for another market will. These Standard Options are specified by - in our case - BMW (GB), which is why just about every UK Z3 from September 1998 ...

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The LSD is shown under 'Standard Options,' as item '0209 Sperrdifferential (25%)' It is important to find out, as use of a non-LSD oil will cause rapid wear to an LSD, while use of an LSD oil in a plain diff will cause drag. A 14 mm hex key is a standard sump plug fitment, and is available form Hal...

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ajones13 wrote:Hi, filler plug is directly above the drain plug. It's in right above it in your picture.

OK cheers - thought it might be but wanted to be sure, now, all I need's a 14mm hex bit and some kind of pump!! (as well as a new washer etc)

this could end up cheaper if the garage do it!

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Also a bit of advice, before removing the bottom drain plug make sure that you can easily remove the top fill plug otherwise you could end up draining all the diff oil and not be able to get the top fill plug out easily and then be left with a diff that you cannot fill and therefore a car that you ...

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thanks guys. Just been under to check tightness and discovered that I don't have a large enough hex. It seems to be a 14mm, largest I have is 12mm. so its prob a garage job anyway. According to the 'complete z-series' book the 2.8 should have LSD, but will check to make sure. Thanks again for the he...

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cheers chaps - what oil is in the diff? just engine oil?

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hi all, just reversed the car onto my ramps to check the exhaust (had some rattling issues as mentioned by someone else in another post) - I've noticed what looks like a leak on the gearbox. Does anyone have experience of this sort of thing - is this likely or could it be another component? - will p...

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heavy steering / power steering pump?

Re: ARBs

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Headlight height adjusters

Creaking steering wheel - iintermittent when turning it

Anti Roll Bar Drop Links - just replace or upgrade?

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possible gearbox leak?? anyone?