Guys I’m chasing a vacuum leak and starting at the servo. If I decide to replace the check valve and grommet does it go in dry? I’ve seen people put some silicon grease on it so I’m a bit confused.
Thanks
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- Wed 09 Nov, 2022 19:07
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Brake Servo Check Valve
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- Sat 07 May, 2022 18:47
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Bloody Alarm!
- Replies: 13
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Re: Bloody Alarm!
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=CL31-EUR-05-1999-Z3-BMW-Z3_20&diagId=65_1011 I think this is the page you need for part numbers. Mine didn’t have ultrasonic sensors it had microwave and the box was under the lower panel on the drivers side. The alarm control unit was behind the glo...
- Fri 04 Jun, 2021 10:43
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rear window - anyone done it recently?
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Rear window - anyone done it recently?
As the title suggests my window has reached the end of its life. I can’t see through it anymore! I was looking at the German supplied ones on eBay but kept getting this item doesn’t fit your model. I thought they were all the same window. So has anyone done it recently and can recommend a supplier i...
- Thu 29 Apr, 2021 19:48
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Copy panels
- Replies: 6
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Re: Copy panels
Brilliant thank you.
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- Thu 29 Apr, 2021 12:17
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Copy panels
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Re: Copy panels
Just checked eurocarparts and they want £130 but other companies price at £70. I wonder what the difference is.
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- Thu 29 Apr, 2021 09:09
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Copy panels
- Replies: 6
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Re: Copy panels
Nice not I’ve. Bloody predictive text.
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- Thu 29 Apr, 2021 09:09
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Copy panels
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Re: Copy panels
I’ve one thanks Jonco
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- Wed 28 Apr, 2021 15:35
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Copy panels
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Copy panels
Is there a preferred manufacturer of copy panels?
My NSF lower wing is shot in the bottom corner and I can’t justify the £350 plus painting for the OEM one.
Thanks.
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My NSF lower wing is shot in the bottom corner and I can’t justify the £350 plus painting for the OEM one.
Thanks.
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- Tue 06 Oct, 2020 18:44
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Aftermarket front wings. Any good?
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Aftermarket front wings. Any good?
I was more referring to the copy part panel not being too far off the original but Thank you for your explanation there’s obviously a lot more to it than I realise. Rather a dumb statement of mine anyway “how far off can it be”, obviously very far. Mines Blue Topaz and I’d hate to see a large panel ...
- Sun 04 Oct, 2020 18:51
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Aftermarket front wings. Any good?
- Replies: 9
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Re: Aftermarket front wings. Any good?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113708890559 Supplied painted....... Looks interesting - the local body shop quotes I obtained for spraying were ~£140 off the car, colour match not guaranteed, or £300 on the car and a blended match. I gave them the old panel and they matched that off the car. It’s a bit...
- Sun 04 Oct, 2020 18:48
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Aftermarket front wings. Any good?
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Aftermarket front wings. Any good?
Of course it is possible and there are plenty of offerings but quite a lot of rust damage on the ones I’ve seen even though I’ve been looking a colour specific ones. Kind of depends on your skill level as well. I’m a decent hobby mechanic but I’m no painter which is a good skill to have if you’re go...
- Sat 03 Oct, 2020 21:42
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Aftermarket front wings. Any good?
- Replies: 9
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Re: Aftermarket front wings. Any good?
It’s a job I have to do too. I’m going to try a repair first though.
I have been looking at this ad on eBay.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113708890559
Supplied painted.
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I have been looking at this ad on eBay.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113708890559
Supplied painted.
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- Sun 30 Aug, 2020 20:43
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Clear coat ruined it
- Replies: 10
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Re: Clear coat ruined it
As an update. I used 1000 grit wet sand to get through the clear coat. I did burn through To base metal in a couple of small areas but it’s all smooth. I’ll try with some thin layers of primer tomorrow then let it dry fully before a light sand with some 2000 grit to smooth. Then I’ll go for the colo...
- Sun 30 Aug, 2020 20:40
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Clear coat ruined it
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Re: Clear coat ruined it
I read about this painting method and it has been working very good for me. First, of cource, a good suitable primer and let it dry totally. Then spray a coat of color, should just be looking wet, not very wet. Wait always exactly 5 minutes between each layer. Spray 4 layers like this. Then wait 15...
- Sun 30 Aug, 2020 20:40
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Clear coat ruined it
- Replies: 10
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Re: Clear coat ruined it
It needs to release the chemicals in the paint. The time is irrelevant. Some solvents can release weeks later. The paint in all layers needs to be dry or it can fry. Try putting on thin coats, you should only need a light coat of colour then one more to cover and the metalic stand up. A light coat ...
- Mon 24 Aug, 2020 16:08
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Clear coat ruined it
- Replies: 10
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Re: Clear coat ruined it
I think you have to start it all over again! But my guess is that the color coats and the clear coat is not from the same manufaktur. Or you waited to short time. Normally when spraying, wait 5 minutes between each spray layer, but wait 15 minutes between color and clear coat layer. Lary Are you sa...
- Sun 23 Aug, 2020 14:34
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Clear coat ruined it
- Replies: 10
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Re: Clear coat ruined it
I think you have to start it all over again! But my guess is that the color coats and the clear coat is not from the same manufaktur. Or you waited to short time. Normally when spraying, wait 5 minutes between each spray layer, but wait 15 minutes between color and clear coat layer. I was sort of m...
- Sun 23 Aug, 2020 14:30
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Clear coat ruined it
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Re: Clear coat ruined it
I suppose that’s the better option so will try that first.Gazza wrote:If there is damage to the colour coat you will have to flat the clear and then do the colour coat again, then clear.
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- Sat 22 Aug, 2020 16:37
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Clear coat ruined it
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Clear coat ruined it
All that hard work and I think I’ve knackered it with the clear coat. Refurbing the mirror bases to fix the bubbled up galvanise. Rubbed down, two coats of acid etch, two coats of prime, two coats of colour all looking good. Get to the clear coat and on the second coat I dropped the mirror on one th...
- Fri 07 Aug, 2020 19:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: C110+ Scanner Software
- Replies: 12
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Re: C110+ Scanner Software
Ok thanks. I’m in the middle of refurbishing the wing mirror bases so I’ll play with it later.
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- Fri 07 Aug, 2020 19:12
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Different Greases
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2455
Re: Different Greases
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- Thu 06 Aug, 2020 19:59
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: C110+ Scanner Software
- Replies: 12
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Re: C110+ Scanner Software
Hmm ok thanks. I have a free weekend and I’ve kept the box so I’ll do some more checking. If I switch it to the under dashboard socket will this legible me a different area to look at?
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- Mon 03 Aug, 2020 18:34
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: C110+ Scanner Software
- Replies: 12
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Re: C110+ Scanner Software
Well I’ve just plugged it in under the bonnet using my round plug adapter. It comes on and I can go though the menus. I used the read codes function and it reported no errors. The software in it says v7.5 dated October 2018. I didn’t try it from inside the car. I would have thought it would reset se...
- Sun 02 Aug, 2020 17:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: C110+ Scanner Software
- Replies: 12
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Re: C110+ Scanner Software
I bought a C110 that was a fake, no updates Bought another for a little more money and that can be updated. Well that’s interesting. I still haven’t plugged it in yet but I re-read the ad on eBay and it said in red letters this can’t be updated via the internet. The whole thing is a typical Chinese...
- Fri 31 Jul, 2020 21:34
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: C110+ Scanner Software
- Replies: 12
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Re: C110+ Scanner Software
Thanks.
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- Fri 31 Jul, 2020 14:34
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: C110+ Scanner Software
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Re: C110+ Scanner Software
What software? I have one and I just plug the scanner in and it works? Robert Well in all honesty I’m not sure Robert. I believe it’s for software updates but if I don’t need it then I won’t bother. It only came today so I haven’t tried it yet. I only really bought it to see if it’s more functional...
- Fri 31 Jul, 2020 12:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: C110+ Scanner Software
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C110+ Scanner Software
Hi all,
i've just bought one of these scanners, went to download the software but it's not on the supplied CD - just the manual. All of the online resources take you to a blacklisted site so I can't get the software from anywhere. Does anyone have a resource link for the software?
Thanks
i've just bought one of these scanners, went to download the software but it's not on the supplied CD - just the manual. All of the online resources take you to a blacklisted site so I can't get the software from anywhere. Does anyone have a resource link for the software?
Thanks
- Mon 13 Jul, 2020 18:21
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Seat belt guide
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1641
Re: Seat belt guide
Nice one thank you.BonBon wrote:The Z parts that fix the guide externally are cute and save a major job
Southernboy sells them
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- Mon 29 Jun, 2020 13:32
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Seat belt guide
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Re: Seat belt guide
That's what i was afraid of. Thank you.
- Sun 28 Jun, 2020 17:41
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Seat belt guide
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Seat belt guide
Hi all. Somehow my wife has managed to break the drivers seatbelt guide completely in half. So, does anyone have a spare they wish to sell? Also how difficult is it to change?
Thx
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- Sun 24 May, 2020 20:45
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Different Greases
- Replies: 4
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Re: Different Greases
Fantastic answer thank you and a great reference. I got my new pistons and seals from bigg red and they came with silicon grease for the seals and to aid reassembly. ( I recently had to service the fronts due to seized pistons) It was the fact that I could use the grease in a chamber that contains b...
- Sat 23 May, 2020 22:42
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Different Greases
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Different Greases
We pick things up as we go along and we learn all sorts as home mechanics. Is there a definitive guide to grease? I ask because I’ve learned about silicon being dot 4 friendly and all Kinds of things like that. Things like hub grease cv joint grease etc are all different so I’d like to know why and ...
- Sat 16 May, 2020 21:48
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Front Brake Caliper Refurb
- Replies: 8
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Re: Front Brake Caliper Refurb
I feel your pain buddy! The relief when it eventually gives in and slides home is a strange pleasure indeed!
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- Fri 15 May, 2020 17:50
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Front Brake Caliper Refurb
- Replies: 8
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Re: Front Brake Caliper Refurb
Holy bjesus talk about fighting me all the way. It all started when I couldn’t get the brake line off the calliper so I could work freely with the caliper off. I had to leave it in situ. Then the rubber hose was so hard that I couldn’t clamp it off. Next the piston wouldn’t come out, I was using the...
- Thu 07 May, 2020 19:38
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Front Brake Caliper Refurb
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Re: Front Brake Caliper Refurb
Thanks everyone much appreciated. My quote from BCG came in at £180 for the pair. I think I’m gunna have a crack at buying the repair kit and do it myself. I will look at big red though Interestingly replacement exchange Bosch ones are about £50 each which I don’t think is too bad. Sent from my iPho...
- Tue 05 May, 2020 15:16
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Front Brake Caliper Refurb
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Front Brake Caliper Refurb
HI,
Anyone had their front calipers refurbished? What sort of cost and recommendations please.
Thanks
Anyone had their front calipers refurbished? What sort of cost and recommendations please.
Thanks
- Sat 04 Apr, 2020 22:22
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Aerosol Paint
- Replies: 7
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Re: Aerosol Paint
Certain Halford shops do mix colours up, if they haven't got the colour you want. Looks like Halfords do the topaz blue code 364. Worth a go I think. Going to use the zinc 182 as a primer after getting all the old bubbled paint off. I’ve seen an old YouTube video that uses a belt sander to get down...
- Sat 28 Mar, 2020 22:39
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Aerosol Paint
- Replies: 7
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Re: Aerosol Paint
Nice one thank you.Fender2004 wrote:Certain Halford shops do mix colours up, if they haven't got the colour you want.
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- Sat 28 Mar, 2020 22:39
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Aerosol Paint
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Re: Aerosol Paint
Ah brilliant thanks.Bumpa wrote:My Z3 is Estoril Blue Metallic which seems to be hard to find. I bought a can from the Scratch Doctor which is exactly the right shade.
http://www.thescratchdoctor.co.uk/
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- Fri 27 Mar, 2020 14:37
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Aerosol Paint
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Re: Aerosol Paint
Thank you. Yes you’re right about whether they are open or not I keep forgetting. I do have a Halfords I was just sure I’d seen a bmw aerosol kit you could buy.
Maybe not.
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Maybe not.
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- Thu 26 Mar, 2020 21:18
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Aerosol Paint
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Aerosol Paint
I’m going to tackle the rusty wing mirror bases. I don’t seem to be able to find the aerosol paint in topaz blue. Do body repair places mix up aerosols?
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- Sun 08 Mar, 2020 20:20
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Oil selection.
- Replies: 10
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Re: Oil selection.
Thanks.
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- Fri 21 Feb, 2020 19:09
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rear spring removal
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Re: Rear spring removal
Ah right I see thanks. I’m so conscious of bloody potholes and drain depressions in the road but unfortunately er indoors isn’t!! She seems to drive close to the curb rather than in the centre of the lane so we shall see how long these springs last. Mind you I’ve owned this car 13 years and they’re ...
- Fri 21 Feb, 2020 15:34
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rear spring removal
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Re: Rear spring removal
Managed to do the springs today, actually easier than I thought. Only a little bit of prying required to get the broken one and other one out then a bit of a shove and a little prying to get the new ones in. In the spirit of sharing here’s the old one next to the new one. Look how thin the old ones ...
- Wed 19 Feb, 2020 20:51
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rear spring removal
- Replies: 13
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Re: Rear spring removal
I managed to get some Sachs springs for £57 each on offer. I’ll be sure to report if they don’t last. Standard height for my 1.9
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- Wed 19 Feb, 2020 20:46
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Oil selection.
- Replies: 10
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Re: Oil selection.
I would avoid 'Longlife' oils, as they are invariably very thin at the cold end of their viscosity range - such as the popular 0W - 30 SAE type. In an old engine, or a badly-run in engine they can produce high oil consumption (such as the BMW 3 litre engine) and only have a benefit for those who la...
- Mon 17 Feb, 2020 09:49
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rear spring removal
- Replies: 13
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Re: Rear spring removal
Yes, the compressors are a tight fit, and will only do the job if fitted in the correct positions, but it is preferable to straining the inner CV joint by using lots of force on a crowbar, which is really butchery! I supported the trailing arm at it maximum drop angle to avoid strain on the CV join...
- Sun 16 Feb, 2020 17:54
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rear spring removal
- Replies: 13
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Re: Rear spring removal
Usually, once you remove the bottom shock bolt, you can drop the trailing arm enough to wriggle/pry the spring out and back in again. Not sure if there is enough room for a couple of spring compressors. I’ll try the pry bar method first and see how hard it is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
- Sun 16 Feb, 2020 17:53
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rear spring removal
- Replies: 13
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Re: Rear spring removal
Not much room on the rears as they’re quite there tightly compressed anyway.Mike Fishwick wrote:I have used spring compressors, which make the job a lot easier than forcing things with a crowbar, but even then you must get the compressors into the correct position.
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- Sat 15 Feb, 2020 22:18
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rear spring removal
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Rear spring removal
I have a broken spring O/S/R and there’s a couple of ways to remove them. Most seem to favour using a pry bar to get the spring out after you’ve dropped the trailing arm. Would spring compressors be better?
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