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by elwood158
Thu 09 Mar, 2017 22:51
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Secondary Air Injection Pump
Replies: 15
Views: 6993

Re: Secondary Air Injection Pump

Its a euro or UK spec car. It has the pump. The mechanic has disconnected it for now so it doesn't make that crazy noise.... Its only at point of sale, it must be reconnected or replaced. What you do after that while you own the car, is not tested.
by elwood158
Thu 09 Mar, 2017 01:38
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Secondary Air Injection Pump
Replies: 15
Views: 6993

Re: Secondary Air Injection Pump

In Oz, in Melbourne anyway, you dont go to a govt dept for a road check, you go to your local mechanic, even a BMW indy... who know specific cars. An astute buyer or a BMW enthusiast should check you've got a credible road check done. Not via some dodgey bloke who wouldnt know a fiat from an alfa. B...
by elwood158
Sun 05 Mar, 2017 02:37
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Secondary Air Injection Pump
Replies: 15
Views: 6993

Re: Secondary Air Injection Pump

In Melbourne you only need to get it tested when you buy or sell a car. Buyers expect a car to be tested and OK, otherwise the price goes down alot. So, its in the sellers interest to get it tested to maximise their sale price. During ownership, you don't need to get regular testing but if police st...
by elwood158
Fri 03 Mar, 2017 00:47
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Secondary Air Injection Pump
Replies: 15
Views: 6993

Re: Secondary Air Injection Pump

Ah I seem just noticed you are in Australia, over in the UK the car is tested at normal operating temperature (so the pump has long stopped working). Yep, in Oz... the aussie testing is based on overall function rather than just at startup or at normal operation when warm etc.... so if its on the c...
by elwood158
Thu 02 Mar, 2017 00:56
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Secondary Air Injection Pump
Replies: 15
Views: 6993

Re: Secondary Air Injection Pump

It wouldn't surprise me if Pierburg is the OE manufacturer for it I agree. Pierburg seem to have cornered the market for a lot of auxiliary/secondary electronically controlled pumps around the engine bays of German cars. This same question crops up a lot on Audi forums for a similar little (cooling...
by elwood158
Thu 02 Mar, 2017 00:55
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Secondary Air Injection Pump
Replies: 15
Views: 6993

Re: Secondary Air Injection Pump

It wouldn't surprise me if Pierburg is the OE manufacturer for it. The pump isn't necessary though, it's just a cold air pump on warm up. Yes, my mechanic said same. In fact he disconnected it last time I was in to stop the stupid noise it was making.. but now, it has a test to pass and needs to be...
by elwood158
Wed 01 Mar, 2017 03:54
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Secondary Air Injection Pump
Replies: 15
Views: 6993

Secondary Air Injection Pump

Hi, It appears my "pump" on my 1999 M Roadster (S50) needs replacing.... I can only find 2 versions online, the original BMW part (for $400+ US) and a non-BM part made by 'pierburg' (around $200+ US) which seems to be compatible. Anyone know of another suitable part for this pump or confir...
by elwood158
Thu 09 Feb, 2017 01:19
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: How to Repair the S50B32 VANOS
Replies: 8
Views: 6470

Re: How to Repair the S50B32 VANOS

Pingu, great post mate.
Love your work. Unfortunately, I'm not techie enough to attempt such work but will direct my mechanic to this post when I decide to do some fixing up....

Thanks

Elwood
by elwood158
Thu 09 Feb, 2017 01:09
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal
Replies: 671
Views: 308578

Re: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal

Hi Jonttt, You wont know me but I sure know you... when I joined back in 2011 with my newly purchased Z3M, I definitely tuned in to your posts, a major contributor to this site. I read with keen interest your insights and tech knowledge... well done and thanks for all those great contributions, the ...
by elwood158
Tue 07 Feb, 2017 23:47
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: HOW MANY Z3M ROADSTERS LEFT?
Replies: 12
Views: 11337

Re: HOW MANY Z3M ROADSTERS LEFT?

Hi guys,
In Australia, there were only 67 sent, all S50's. Didn't get any S54's.
And I have one of the them !!! :)
by elwood158
Mon 14 Sep, 2015 10:09
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Dashboard plastic cover replace
Replies: 7
Views: 2313

Re: Dashboard plastic cover replace

yep no rush....
if you thinks its clean and I can attach it ok, let me know when you're back.

Elwood
by elwood158
Sun 13 Sep, 2015 12:12
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Dashboard plastic cover replace
Replies: 7
Views: 2313

Re: Dashboard plastic cover replace

Cheers mate, that helps a lot. With info like that I may even try it myself!! (now that's a scary thought) Well, as you suggested I might try and source a local standard z3 2nd hand cluster if not too pricey.... Unless I hear back from sailorbaz with a gleaming account of his spare cluster. If no re...
by elwood158
Sun 13 Sep, 2015 11:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Car cover or not?
Replies: 19
Views: 4278

Re: Car cover or not?

I've found a plastic cover can give the duco micro scratches over time right where the corners, edges rub against the cover.... also when sunny, it can sweat underneath.... which is not good if moisture sits under there awhile. The other problem is when you put the cover on when the car is dirty, th...
by elwood158
Sun 13 Sep, 2015 11:26
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Dashboard plastic cover replace
Replies: 7
Views: 2313

Re: Dashboard plastic cover replace

Guys.... thanks for the replies and apologies for the delay in responding. I'm not technical so removing the cluster myself is unfortunately not an option but appreciate the insight southernboy as I like to understand detail which hopefully helps me talk slightly intelligently when I speak to my mec...
by elwood158
Sun 06 Sep, 2015 01:59
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Dashboard plastic cover replace
Replies: 7
Views: 2313

Dashboard plastic cover replace

Hey guys, Just wondering if you know if the clear plastic cover over the main cluster/dials (speedo revs, petrol, temp) can be removed/replaced without having to open the dash or remove/replace the whole cluster...? (I've a 1999 S50 M). If so, can you just buy that clear cover? Everything is working...
by elwood158
Mon 11 Nov, 2013 22:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: wind deflectors
Replies: 8
Views: 1225

Re: wind deflectors

I've purchased a windblox for my Z3M just a few months ago now and its great and my partner loves it even more as her hair now stays in place. I got the tinted or smoked version. Unlike caledonian I haven't found the quality to be lacking and it fits very well and the velcro works well. I went for t...
by elwood158
Thu 25 Jul, 2013 22:15
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Subframe/crossmember remedied
Replies: 14
Views: 4705

Re: Subframe/crossmember remedied

Hi ya Per, Thanks for this info. I'm not very techo though, can you explain this line more as my exhaust is not standard...? " You also get a new impulse wheel that you need if you want to swap to a differential cover with two ears (only possible with non OEM exhaust " What's an impulse wh...
by elwood158
Sun 21 Jul, 2013 22:27
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Subframe/crossmember remedied
Replies: 14
Views: 4705

Re: Subframe/crossmember remedied

Hey Elwood, I've think I've seen you around, is yours estrol blue, I'm in Melb and mine is that colour. Cheers . . . Mike Hiya Mike, No, mine is black. I't'd be great to catchup and chat about our cars, I feel like the only one in the whole country at times. Where are you? I'm in the elwood, bright...
by elwood158
Tue 07 May, 2013 13:26
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Crack in Diff to Subframe area - Spot welds in the Boot?
Replies: 50
Views: 14372

Re: Crack in Diff to Subframe area - Spot welds in the Boot?

Just for the record.... Z3's are just as crap over here in Australia!! I've just been told and shown by my mechanic (in for a service) a small tear you know where.... Join the club as they say!! Randy Forbes here I come ! Not so happy, Elwood :cry: PS. can BMW recruit a new design and engineering te...
by elwood158
Tue 07 May, 2013 13:03
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Subframe/crossmember remedied
Replies: 14
Views: 4705

Re: Subframe/crossmember remedied

Hi Kornknarr, Thanks for this post as I have just been told by my mechnaic about this problem in my 1999 Z3M... After being shocked and then furious, I have also found the randy forbes kit searching online. The issue in my car is very juvenile currently, so not a real problem now but would like to k...
by elwood158
Mon 01 Apr, 2013 12:39
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: 5th gear with no spring
Replies: 4
Views: 946

Re: 5th gear with no spring

great, thanks for this.
will try the fluid as a first step but I fear the pins might be the culprit.
by elwood158
Sun 31 Mar, 2013 06:58
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: 5th gear with no spring
Replies: 4
Views: 946

5th gear with no spring

Hi ya, I have a 1999 M roadster and was wondering if anyone might know what my problem might be, if its a common S50 gearbox issue and is it a major hit to the bank accout to get fixed?? If I change out of 5th gear to neutral, not change down, the gear stick doesnt pop back to centre and then puttin...
by elwood158
Wed 19 Sep, 2012 22:37
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Cleaning lines on deep dish rear wheels (Z3M)
Replies: 2
Views: 939

Re: Cleaning lines on deep dish rear wheels (Z3M)

....i use a silicone sealant on them....

Good one, can you give me a name or brand? Does it last long? Need to apply after each wash?
by elwood158
Wed 19 Sep, 2012 05:22
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Cleaning lines on deep dish rear wheels (Z3M)
Replies: 2
Views: 939

Cleaning lines on deep dish rear wheels (Z3M)

Just thought I'd share a great cleaning tip on those deep dish M roadster rear wheels. I'm no detailing expert, so this is a good intro/novice bit of advice: I recently had my wheels refurbished on my 1999 Z3M and they came up a treat but a few weeks later I noticed a few lines appearing along the d...
by elwood158
Sun 13 May, 2012 09:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 car cover
Replies: 6
Views: 900

Re: Z3 car cover

Hi Nicko,
A bit light on info.... can you add a pic?
- what colour?
- fabric? waterproof on indoor only?
- elastic, clips, straps to grip around the base?
- not familiar with the original BM cover, does it have a logo on it?
- do you have a price range in mind?


elwood
by elwood158
Sun 22 Jan, 2012 12:03
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Vanos question - seals only or repair?
Replies: 10
Views: 2053

Thanks all... Hornel:- the mrvanos seal kit comes with the stronger bolts by the looks of his site, so good tip to ensure I do this too. And no, didn't think you were implying I do it. Pingu: thanks for the vids, will check them out. Didn't know about a filter though, can this be accessed when the m...
by elwood158
Sat 21 Jan, 2012 02:04
Forum: Test track
Topic: test ava
Replies: 1
Views: 4012

test ava

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by elwood158
Sat 21 Jan, 2012 01:43
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Vanos question - seals only or repair?
Replies: 10
Views: 2053

Vanos question - seals only or repair?

Hi ya, Just trying to understand the difference between getting the seal kits from mr.vanos or doing a vanos repair.. (im not tech). My car doesn't have major woes and has no rattles, just seems slugglish on take off and that points me to the seals (from what I've read). 88pounds (from mr.vanos) is ...
by elwood158
Thu 23 Jun, 2011 11:22
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: dashboard dial lighting problem
Replies: 6
Views: 1048

re: dashboard lighting

Shanty,
Thanks for the pic too.... wow!!!

I believe the bulb holder for the heater can be seen here between the two switches with a green band round it.

A: Yes, I can see this...
Q: Can you point out the 2nd globe in the pic? So I can show my mechanic? Or is it hidden?
by elwood158
Thu 23 Jun, 2011 11:16
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: dashboard dial lighting problem
Replies: 6
Views: 1048

re: dashboard lighting

Guys (shanty... & lebigmec), Thanks heaps... the cost of those panels was freaky expensive!! And now to know there's 2 globes not one, makes all sense, as the whole logic was based on there being one globe. I assume the cold side of your heater switch is also out or very dull? A: YES, exactly. I...
by elwood158
Wed 22 Jun, 2011 11:07
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: dashboard dial lighting problem
Replies: 6
Views: 1048

dashboard dial lighting problem

Hi, I have a 1999 s50 M roadster.... and the air flow direction dial does not light up. The other 2 dials (hot/cold and fan strength) are still ok, are well lit. My indy mechanic has said there's only one globe lighting all three dials, so it must be in the channels directing the light or the panell...
by elwood158
Sat 16 Apr, 2011 12:15
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: cold start noise, S50
Replies: 7
Views: 1345

cold start noise update

Well, I couldn't wait for my next service, the noise was very annoying on a quiet morning stroll through the neighbourhood. Took it in for the mechanic to look at it and I've had the drive belts and a couple of pulleys replaced. And guess what, my baby purrs like a kitten now!!! :-) phil (elwood158)
by elwood158
Sun 03 Apr, 2011 12:46
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: z3m headlights - come on as parking lights?
Replies: 8
Views: 1310

Yes, gazza... more detial please and a few more pics too
by elwood158
Sun 03 Apr, 2011 10:15
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: z3m headlights - come on as parking lights?
Replies: 8
Views: 1310

z3m headlights - come on as parking lights?

Hi, Having recently purchased an m roadster I've noticed the headlights don't come on at all when you put the parking lights on. Only the little side slit lights in the bumper come on. To change this so that the headlights also come on but in a very low glow (not low beam) like other younger BM mode...
by elwood158
Sun 03 Apr, 2011 09:47
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale S50 Simota induction NOW SOLD SUBJECT TO PAYMENT
Replies: 3
Views: 1102

Hi there perrin,
Can you tell us why its been removed...? Was there any drawbacks you found in having one fitted?

phil (elwood158)
by elwood158
Sun 20 Mar, 2011 09:55
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: cold start noise, S50
Replies: 7
Views: 1345

Guys... thanks heaps for your replies. I wasn't sure if anyone would reply but this is very helpful.... will follow up with a wd40 squirt as suggestd and my local mechanic at the next service.

phil
PS. see what I can do with adding some pics
by elwood158
Fri 18 Mar, 2011 19:27
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: cold start noise, S50
Replies: 7
Views: 1345

cold start noise, S50

Hi all,
When I start my car cold, it has a constant high pitched squealing sound, then once it warms it fades away. It doesn't change on speed or revs.

Any ideas or has anyone else had this?

Oh btw, have a 1999 m roadster.

phil
PS. My first post! Just joined...!