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by mickdev
Wed 24 Feb, 2021 09:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Oil Leak
Replies: 6
Views: 2832

Re: Oil Leak

My timing chain cover is also leaking oil, I was advised to have the chain water pump done at the same time saves on labour, does this sound right?
by mickdev
Thu 07 Mar, 2019 14:48
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: 220bhp 2.8 for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 1472

Re: 220bhp 2.8 for sale

any pictures?
could you email me at m.devlin@leeds.ac.uk
by mickdev
Sat 01 Dec, 2018 10:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: wheels
Replies: 1
Views: 1447

wheels

Hi Guys/Gals I know people have posted on this subject but I am confusing myself over wheel sizes etc on the charts that people have posted(bit thick lol), to cut to the chase I have a z3 1.8 with 16 inch wheels on and have bought some MV2 18J wheels which I have just had refurbed. Question is will ...
by mickdev
Mon 19 Nov, 2018 10:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: accelerator pedal
Replies: 5
Views: 2721

Re: accelerator pedal

Thanks will try the cable
by mickdev
Fri 16 Nov, 2018 07:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: accelerator pedal
Replies: 5
Views: 2721

accelerator pedal

After owning my 1.8 Z3 for 4 years now, I can honestly say its been four years of very pleasurable motoring, she is in very good nick and has been very reliable. My only bug bear is the accelerator pedal it sticks on first contact when pushing the pedal, leading to jerky set offs, has any one else g...
by mickdev
Fri 31 Aug, 2018 13:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ABS lights - frustration!
Replies: 51
Views: 18287

Re: ABS lights - frustration!

Ive just had my abs pump sent off for refurb with lifetime warranty it cost £600 and it has solved the problem for good . don't do it through BMW
by mickdev
Wed 29 Aug, 2018 07:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: car dead any ideas
Replies: 8
Views: 2916

Re: car dead any ideas

Sorted it, thanks for suggestions, it turned out when I had time to look that It turned out to be a loose battery terminal on the positive side, it was sometimes making contact sometimes not, knocked it down with a piece of wood and tightened it up, been fine ever since.
by mickdev
Fri 24 Aug, 2018 08:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: car dead any ideas
Replies: 8
Views: 2916

Re: car dead any ideas

yes, I will get the jump leads on it from the other car tonight.
by mickdev
Fri 24 Aug, 2018 08:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: car dead any ideas
Replies: 8
Views: 2916

Re: car dead any ideas

I have been using it regularly as the weather has been so good but only a couple of miles in the morning and couple in the evening to the train station and back and a ride out at weekends ten to twenty miles or so, funny enough I used my headlights yesterday morning.
by mickdev
Fri 24 Aug, 2018 07:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: car dead any ideas
Replies: 8
Views: 2916

Re: car dead any ideas

Thanks, will have it checked
by mickdev
Fri 24 Aug, 2018 06:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: car dead any ideas
Replies: 8
Views: 2916

car dead any ideas

Ok, Over the past couple of days, my remote has been working intermittently, not opening the doors and a couple of times when I have put the key in the ignition, the dash lights up momentarily then goes blank, after a couple of tries at putting the key back in the ignition its lit up and started. th...
by mickdev
Thu 23 Aug, 2018 08:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: passenger side clear indicator lens
Replies: 3
Views: 1840

Re: passenger side clear indicator lens

Just looked on ebay and ordered a pair for 45 quid.
by mickdev
Tue 21 Aug, 2018 08:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: passenger side clear indicator lens
Replies: 3
Views: 1840

passenger side clear indicator lens

Did a stupid thing last night and thought I could squeeze the Z3 in the garage around the citroen, big mistake ! I caught the front bumper on the garage door frame, smashing the clear indicator lens on the front bumper. Can I buy just the lens or do I have to buy the whole unit, any ideas where the ...
by mickdev
Thu 26 Jul, 2018 07:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hardtop for sale.
Replies: 10
Views: 3697

Re: Hardtop for sale.

I have a 2000 1.8 facelift model, would this hardtop fit.im only in Yorkshire so not that far
by mickdev
Mon 09 Jul, 2018 10:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ABS & DSC lights again!
Replies: 9
Views: 3493

Re: ABS & DSC lights again!

My C110 tells you which wheel it is, mine kept coming on periodically, turned out it was my ABS pump, expensive job, but you get a lifetime warranty with it.
by mickdev
Fri 08 Jun, 2018 11:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: MOT failure
Replies: 8
Views: 2528

Re: MOT failure

cheers will try it
by mickdev
Fri 08 Jun, 2018 08:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: MOT failure
Replies: 8
Views: 2528

Re: MOT failure

I have read the manual and I know where the fog lights illuminate on the dashboard, if you read the thread properly, my vehicle has always, when pulling the knob out for the lights, illuminated a green panel on the dash to say that my lights are on, likewise the blue light for main beam illuminates ...
by mickdev
Wed 06 Jun, 2018 09:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: MOT failure
Replies: 8
Views: 2528

MOT failure

Got the Z3 out this morning and it was a little grey in the skies, so I put the lights on and noticed that my green "lights on" indicator was not illuminated, is this an MOT failure? or an easy fix.
by mickdev
Tue 10 Apr, 2018 11:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: abs pump refurb needed
Replies: 1
Views: 1143

abs pump refurb needed

Well after a couple of years of getting away with the abs/asc light on and off , It has finally given up the ghost, put the code reader on last year and it was showing rear left wheel speed sensor fault and abs pump. put it on reader yesterday and only fault was showing abs pump. took it t my mates ...
by mickdev
Wed 24 Jan, 2018 13:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: any ideas
Replies: 4
Views: 2108

Re: any ideas

New battery sorted it !
by mickdev
Sat 13 Jan, 2018 10:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: any ideas
Replies: 4
Views: 2108

any ideas

Before I put the Z3 away for winter I was having an intermittent problem where if I turned the engine off and then tried to restart the car the dash would go completely dead and the car would not start no noises at all, completely dead. I checked the battery terminals all seemed fine. I went to the ...
by mickdev
Thu 04 Jan, 2018 13:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Solar trickle charger
Replies: 13
Views: 6010

Re: Solar trickle charger

I have a solar charger, I lengthened the wires by soldering extra onto the original leads, connected it through the battery terminals in the boot, there is enough gap between boot and body not to trap the cables
by mickdev
Tue 14 Nov, 2017 08:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ABS relay location...
Replies: 7
Views: 5111

Re: ABS relay location...

I have the same problem after every winter after garaging the car, nearside rear wheel sensor but after using the car on a more regular basis in the so called summer ,it goes off and stays off
by mickdev
Mon 30 Oct, 2017 13:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: strange problem this morning
Replies: 4
Views: 2710

Re: strange problem this morning

will do , strange went into the garage yesterday pressed the remote the alarm went off and I opened the door manually put the keys in and started it up no problem, but the radio code went again, strange things are a happening
by mickdev
Fri 27 Oct, 2017 07:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: strange problem this morning
Replies: 4
Views: 2710

strange problem this morning

Pulled up at the shop this morning , lights were on as it was dark, went to turn ignition off and the whole car shut down. Totally dead, tried turning it over, nothing , completely dead. My mate was passing and said is it central locking I said yes, he said get out of the car close your door and ope...
by mickdev
Tue 11 Apr, 2017 12:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: lambda sensor
Replies: 5
Views: 2455

Re: lambda sensor

unfortunately on my model the 1.8, the engine management light comes on as amber and says in the manual that it is the lambda sensor.
I have had this verified by having the code read at the garage and it does back up the manuals statement that the fault is with the lambda sensor
by mickdev
Tue 11 Apr, 2017 11:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: lambda sensor
Replies: 5
Views: 2455

lambda sensor

Well the light has come on the dash again for the lambda sensor, I have been looking on ebay and they vary in price immensely from original £130.00 from BMW down to £25.00 with 2 year warranty from companies who say they supply to garages. Has anyone changed one and if so do you recommend sticking w...
by mickdev
Wed 29 Mar, 2017 12:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: CD Changer removal
Replies: 19
Views: 6179

Re: CD Changer removal

if you wedge a fork behind the plastic covers they just lift out
by mickdev
Fri 17 Mar, 2017 08:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: warning light
Replies: 13
Views: 3479

Re: warning light

Thanks Bladerunner. I will take that into consideration
by mickdev
Thu 16 Mar, 2017 13:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: warning light
Replies: 13
Views: 3479

Re: warning light

thanks for that , I do start it religiously every week in the garage and make sure it gets up to operating temperature, and I have a solar panel on the outside of the garage which is attached to the cars battery. I move it in and out of the garage to stop any flats developing on the tyres and leave ...
by mickdev
Wed 15 Mar, 2017 20:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: warning light
Replies: 13
Views: 3479

Re: warning light

Its the 20 pin obd under the bonnet, turned out it was the lambda emmisions sensor, but was showing intermittent so he turned the fault light off and said keep using it as its been stood. If it comes on again replace it
by mickdev
Wed 15 Mar, 2017 09:45
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Hood dye/restorer
Replies: 11
Views: 8903

Re: Hood dye/restorer

ive used renovo in the past and found it good
by mickdev
Wed 15 Mar, 2017 09:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: warning light
Replies: 13
Views: 3479

Re: warning light

I have it booked in this morning at a local garage to have the codes read (mates rates). I put my reader on and it didn't pick anything up .
I have a C110 scanner
by mickdev
Tue 14 Mar, 2017 13:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: warning light
Replies: 13
Views: 3479

Re: warning light

the picture in the handbook definitely says exhaust emmissions deterioration problem take it to BMW
by mickdev
Mon 13 Mar, 2017 13:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: warning light
Replies: 13
Views: 3479

warning light

My 1.8 Z3 has been in the garage for the winter, I start it and move it regularly whilst it is stored. I had the usual amber ABS warning light that come on every year until I run her and the rear left sensor fault clears(dirt on the sensor). I took her out on Saturday for a run and the ABS light cle...
by mickdev
Mon 12 Sep, 2016 12:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: accelerator pedal sticking
Replies: 6
Views: 2671

Re: accelerator pedal sticking

Thanks for the info
by mickdev
Fri 09 Sep, 2016 11:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: accelerator pedal sticking
Replies: 6
Views: 2671

accelerator pedal sticking

Hello all, I have a 2000 Z3 1.8 and when I press the accelerator pedal, the firsty10mm or so are very stiff leading to a jerking action when accelerating.
Past the first 10mm or so it is perfectly smooth.
Any advice on either a simple ,quick or permanent fix.
cheers
Mick
by mickdev
Mon 08 Aug, 2016 12:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone use a wind blocker ?
Replies: 26
Views: 6133

Re: Anyone use a wind blocker ?

I have a plastic one with Z3 engraved into it , looks the bees knees and does the job
by mickdev
Fri 24 Jun, 2016 12:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: beige / tan leather needed fro seat
Replies: 9
Views: 1814

Re: beige / tan leather needed fro seat

there are some nice leather beige ones on ebay
by mickdev
Fri 03 Jun, 2016 10:26
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: SEAT BELT GUIDE FIX & SEAT LIFTS AVAILABLE
Replies: 3
Views: 1364

Re: SEAT BELT GUIDE FIX & SEAT LIFTS AVAILABLE

I have purchased a set of the seatbelt guides from southernboy and I fully recommend them , they look the bees knees and are so simple to fit. It saves the job of fitting new guides , upholstery off etc and it finishes the job off nicely , looks ace !!!!
by mickdev
Wed 01 Jun, 2016 12:09
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: wezmoto braided brake lines for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 1053

Re: wezmoto braided brake lines for sale

sorry , new to the site and hadn't noticed it . cheers
by mickdev
Wed 01 Jun, 2016 07:17
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: wezmoto braided brake lines for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 1053

wezmoto braided brake lines for sale

Hi, I have a set of wezmoto braided brake lines for sale , brand new , still in bag , in red colour,they are for a 1.8 , 1.9 . they are going for £79.00 on ebay.
£50.00 plus postage if anyone wants them.

Mod Edit: Moved to Stock Exchange. R.
by mickdev
Wed 25 May, 2016 07:09
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: braided brake lines for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 781

braided brake lines for sale

I have a set of brand new Wezmoto braided brake lines for sale , they are brand new and still in the packet, I have decided not to have them fitted. You can google these on ebay £79.00. They are for a 1.8 or 1.9 but would probably fit others , you would have to check before purchase They are red and...
by mickdev
Tue 24 May, 2016 18:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: oil leak
Replies: 5
Views: 1542

Re: oil leak

I have the E36 1.8 Z3
by mickdev
Tue 24 May, 2016 12:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: oil leak
Replies: 5
Views: 1542

oil leak

well looks like the oil leak is coming from the upper timing case and dropping onto the steering rack , has anyone else had this and is it a big job ?any help appreciated
by mickdev
Mon 23 May, 2016 12:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hood protector and proofer
Replies: 14
Views: 3827

Re: Hood protector and proofer

I use renovo , you can get it from ebay, I have found it to be very good
by mickdev
Tue 17 May, 2016 21:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: steering rack oil leak
Replies: 2
Views: 1057

Re: steering rack oil leak

power steering fluid should be pink ?
by mickdev
Tue 17 May, 2016 16:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: steering rack oil leak
Replies: 2
Views: 1057

steering rack oil leak

i guys, just noticed over the past 2 days a small oil leak on the floor in my garage , about the size of a ten pence piece , I have just had a crawl underneath and have noticed on the left hand side of the steering rack , as you look from the front of the car where the rubber gaitor is , a small oil...
by mickdev
Tue 03 May, 2016 18:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: abs faults
Replies: 8
Views: 3060

Re: abs faults

i only use the car from the 1st may each year for 6 months then it is garaged for 6 months , ive taken it out and driven it and the fault lights have gone out , I think this happened last year too. I have bought a second hand module and pump from ebay for £45.00 with the same part numbers, the selle...
by mickdev
Sun 01 May, 2016 19:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: abs faults
Replies: 8
Views: 3060

Re: abs faults

thanks , I will swap the sensor and give it a go