FFS dude. Really sorry to hear that. Had way too much experience of that one with people close to me recently.
I hope you make a good recovery and have plenty to look forward to ahead of you.
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- Mon 08 Jan, 2018 15:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: off line for a bit
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7012
- Fri 05 Jan, 2018 15:06
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Door lock actuators - Chinese v
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2304
Re: Door lock actuators - Chinese v
Can help with secondhand if required. PM me if interested.
- Mon 01 Jan, 2018 17:41
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Valuation Required on 2.2 Sport
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1794
Re: Valuation Required on 2.2 Sport
I think that’s good advice. You’ll get a lot of different views otherwise. And there’s not really enough information to be accurate.
The fact it’s Estoril Blue and has low mileage should help.
Anywhere between £3k-£5k depending on exact condition. But you probably know that much already.
The fact it’s Estoril Blue and has low mileage should help.
Anywhere between £3k-£5k depending on exact condition. But you probably know that much already.
- Thu 21 Dec, 2017 23:20
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: WANTED!!!!!! 1.9 engine
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4684
Re: WANTED!!!!!! 1.9 engine M44
I plan too. Been to more than one garage and they're just not interested. as soon as they know they have to pop the bonnet it's like "sorry love, we don't really do engines here, that's a big job" ..... it was two gaskets..... :x That is pitiful. Presumably they are a Kwik Fit style garag...
- Thu 21 Dec, 2017 13:15
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted. Z3 bumper positional light marker lense.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1980
Re: Wanted. Z3 bumper positional light marker lense.
This is BMW (the BMW) on ebay.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genuine- ... 1080138289
They are normally £25.12 but as luck would have it they are currently discounted by 10% to £22.62. That's a good deal.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genuine- ... 1080138289
They are normally £25.12 but as luck would have it they are currently discounted by 10% to £22.62. That's a good deal.
- Thu 21 Dec, 2017 13:12
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted. Z3 bumper positional light marker lense.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1980
Re: Wanted. Z3 bumper positional light marker lense.
As Gazza says, the best bet is from a dealer as second-hand ones are in high demand and fetch nearly as much as new ones. Although I think they are more like £25 than £20. I don't have one currently any how. But I do have a garage load of spares from multiple breakers and I'm just starting on a 1.9....
- Tue 19 Dec, 2017 18:15
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: WANTED!!!!!! 1.9 engine
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4684
Re: WANTED!!!!!! 1.9 engine M44
I can help with a cheap option. Send me a PM.
- Mon 11 Dec, 2017 13:11
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: wanted hardtop mount guides
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1796
Re: wanted hardtop mount guides
I’m not sure what part you are after.
But I have a complete mounting kit if any use. Complete with T-spanner for the front fixings.
PM me if interested.
But I have a complete mounting kit if any use. Complete with T-spanner for the front fixings.
PM me if interested.
- Fri 08 Dec, 2017 10:24
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted: Wide Body Rear Bumper (FOUND)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2658
Re: Wanted: Wide Body Rear Bumper (FOUND)
Pleasure to help. Cheers Adam.
- Wed 06 Dec, 2017 09:40
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted: Wide Body Rear Bumper (FOUND)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2658
Re: Wanted: Wide Body Rear Bumper
Always lots of spares here not required for my own projects. Happy to post smaller stuff. I live half the week in Swindon and half the week in Swansea so I'm forever up and down the M4 and happy to deliver bigger stuff or meet within 15 minutes of the motorway. I get out and about around the country...
- Tue 05 Dec, 2017 14:26
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rain Water Ingress - I'm out of ideas
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5642
Re: Rain Water Ingress - I'm out of ideas
There are 3 bolts securing the quarter glass. 2 at the top and 1 at the bottom. Can’t remember which definitely need loosening so do them all, just slacken so theres movement then relighted while pulling in towards the car. A split in the lower door aperture seal could let water in as it’s running o...
- Tue 05 Dec, 2017 12:54
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rain Water Ingress - I'm out of ideas
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5642
Re: Rain Water Ingress - I'm out of ideas
Have you loosened the quarter glass bolts, pulled the quarter glass in towards the car and tightened it under tension? That's how I solved my issue in that location. Are you 100% sure it's coming from there? Have you definitely sealed the door membrane correctly, with butyl tape? Are there any holes...
- Tue 05 Dec, 2017 10:47
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted: Wide Body Rear Bumper (FOUND)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2658
Re: Wanted: Wide Body Rear Bumper
Hi Adam.
I have a very nice one in Artic Silver. I will even deliver it to you at no additional cost in Newport on Thu evening.
PM me for photos/to arrange
I have a very nice one in Artic Silver. I will even deliver it to you at no additional cost in Newport on Thu evening.
PM me for photos/to arrange
- Mon 27 Nov, 2017 17:27
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Breakdown cover
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5020
Re: Breakdown cover
I've been with Autoaid for 2 years. I've not claimed yet. I've heard nothing but positive things about the claim process. And now they settle directly (with most, possibly all recovery companies) so you don't need to fork out. My gut feel is their model works well enough they'll expand, go household...
- Fri 24 Nov, 2017 09:31
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Help!!! Power steering pipe
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2092
Re: Help!!! Power steering pipe
My best guess would be that something else in the system is either distorted and exerting undue pressure on the connection - like the cooling loop it connects to at the other end. It's not unknown for the cooling loop to get bent, eg an old accident repair. Or that the hoses are not properly secured...
- Fri 29 Sep, 2017 08:35
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 2.8 front and rear springs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2593
Re: 2.8 front and rear springs
I would gratefully take these off your hands to help save the Z3s I rebuild and restore for fun. 3 done. 3 more in the queue.
But won't be up Loughborough way anytime soon.
But won't be up Loughborough way anytime soon.
- Thu 28 Sep, 2017 22:58
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 2.8 front and rear springs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2593
Re: 2.8 front and rear springs
Is there a link or eBay number?
- Sat 16 Sep, 2017 16:17
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: MOT failure help!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3389
Re: MOT failure help!
I really would suggest getting the same make as you did the other side with for your own safety and control of the vehicle. Where doing in pairs Meyle for the suspension arm. I wouldn't have them piddle around just changing the ball joint within the arm. Plenty of good deals for those on eBay. They ...
- Sat 16 Sep, 2017 12:46
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: MOT failure help!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3389
Re: MOT failure help!
It depends if you want to patch it up by replacing bust side only or do it more future proofed/safely by replacing in pairs.
- Wed 13 Sep, 2017 08:23
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: 1997 2.8 trailing arm
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2047
Re: 1997 2.8 trailing arm
I have a complete rear axle with trailing arms, diff and propshaft. I was going to keep it for myself but happy to free the space and take the cash if it goes to a forum member. I'm looking for £250. It's from a well maintained 2.2 but the trailing arms/brakes are all the same. It's solid with surfa...
- Sun 10 Sep, 2017 12:31
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Which exhaust?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1359
Re: Which exhaust?
Yep. For a 1.9. About £45 on eBay. It's cheap so don't expect quiet but it's not deliberately noisy either. Very happy with it.
- Sat 09 Sep, 2017 22:24
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: long way arround screen washer pipe
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3173
Re: long way arround screen washer pipe
Remember that on some Z3s the washer bottle is front left of the engine bay not rear right. It's possible BMW wanted to keep a single entrance point up onto the bonnet.
- Mon 04 Sep, 2017 15:02
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Temporary brake failure - advice
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6077
Re: Temporary brake failure - advice
I had that many years ago in an almost brand new XR3i company car. I was approaching stationary traffic at a roundabout.
I pumped the pedal repeatedly and it came back.
I pumped the pedal repeatedly and it came back.
- Mon 28 Aug, 2017 21:41
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Leather Repair Kits
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2990
Re: Leather Repair Kits
Yes. Try Furniture Clinic.
- Sat 19 Aug, 2017 20:55
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: MOT concern
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5852
Re: MOT concern
Years of clean mot results always sets of alarm bells for me. Everything wears and nothing lasts forever. Would rather see advisories. Makes me think it was an honest mot and gives me things to check have been done. Clean sheets on 15-20 year old cars is not the norm. Interesting view and I get the...
- Sat 19 Aug, 2017 20:02
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: MOT concern
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5852
Re: MOT concern
The oil leak and prop shaft joint wear are not frequently seen on advisories. The other items are and could go on fine for years if you do low mileage. It only needs a tiny bit of wear to get a tester excited. The oil leak I would probably want to trace but might just be a cover gasket gone. And the...
- Tue 15 Aug, 2017 17:39
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Sadly selling Silver/Grey 3.0i - very low mileage
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2034
Re: Sadly selling Silver/Grey 3.0i - very low mileage
Sounds like a fair price with that sort of low mileage and hardtop. I am in the market for a 3.0 Sport but I'd prefer it wasn't Titan Silver as I've had too many silver cars over the years. The funds are also a bit tight at the moment with other Z3 projects on the go. If I move on a couple of these ...
- Fri 11 Aug, 2017 11:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How do I remove a seized on starter motor?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5316
Re: How do I remove a seized on starter motor?
My other half usually says don't even bother starting the job these days.
- Fri 11 Aug, 2017 10:44
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How do I remove a seized on starter motor?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5316
Re: How do I remove a seized on starter motor?
You'd only have 2 mounting points without the pin which may not be enough to stop the torque unseating it I guess. I wouldn't leave it out.
I'll have a look on my brother's 1.9 tomorrow (if i remember - busy day) and see if I can figure out something. I'm not sure cutting it is either wise or easy.
I'll have a look on my brother's 1.9 tomorrow (if i remember - busy day) and see if I can figure out something. I'm not sure cutting it is either wise or easy.
- Fri 11 Aug, 2017 07:51
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How do I remove a seized on starter motor?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5316
Re: How do I remove a seized on starter motor?
This tells you what you need to know. I wouldn't try and cut through it.
http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techart ... cement.htm
http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techart ... cement.htm
- Thu 10 Aug, 2017 23:06
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How do I remove a seized on starter motor?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5316
Re: How do I remove a seized on starter motor?
It will almost certainly be the locating pin seized. You can drift it out from the other side. I've had to do that twice but it was on engines out of the car. So I can't think if there is room to do it in situ. You can use all the releasing fluid you want but it won't really help. It gets very stuck...
- Tue 18 Jul, 2017 13:05
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Boot lid stuck
- Replies: 25
- Views: 12565
Re: Boot lid stuck
If you PM me I can advise. There is a convention on the forum not to share this info to the whole world (i.e. Non forum members) for security reasons.
- Sat 03 Jun, 2017 19:32
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Pair of side gills
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1556
Re: Pair of side gills
Unusual colour to come up.
I'm thinking they might look okay on a Titan Silver car with red roof? As well as a Sienna car.
Just trying to broaden your market
I'm thinking they might look okay on a Titan Silver car with red roof? As well as a Sienna car.
Just trying to broaden your market
- Sat 03 Jun, 2017 19:29
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Mounting a hardtop
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2199
Re: Mounting a hardtop
In case you're interested I have a Topaz Blue hardtop with mounting kit for sale at £900.
I'm a good 80 miles south of West Bromwich too
I'm a good 80 miles south of West Bromwich too
- Wed 31 May, 2017 23:51
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Sill Repair/Replacement
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6107
Re: Sill Repair/Replacement
I'm not sure sill replacement counts as a 'big job'! They bolt on and off, so if you have a place that can paint to a reasonable degree, I'd just get them to do the painting and bolt them on yourself. Absolutely. And unlike a bodyshop you'll be bothered to clean out all the cr*p that lurks behind a...
- Wed 31 May, 2017 23:46
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wax oil/undersealing
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4782
Re: Wax oil/undersealing
Not a how to but some clues in the my rebuild thread here.
http://zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=44270
It's a worthwhile exercise. In fact it's vital to stop your Z3 from rotting away.
http://zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=44270
It's a worthwhile exercise. In fact it's vital to stop your Z3 from rotting away.
- Mon 29 May, 2017 22:01
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Coolant flushing
- Replies: 16
- Views: 30342
Re: Coolant flushing
BMW concentrate.
I'd happily use Halfords or quality alternative but the BMW stuff comes in around the same price.
I'd happily use Halfords or quality alternative but the BMW stuff comes in around the same price.
- Mon 29 May, 2017 20:23
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: MOT Failure - £1000
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2822
Re: MOT Failure - £1000
I would have been tempted to take the clear front & rear lights off and replace with amber. And remove the split rims and replace with whatever cheapies. The surplus might have seen you £400 back. Then sell the car for £600. I think your problem is with a 1.9 the ceiling price for an MOT failure...
- Mon 29 May, 2017 20:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Coolant flushing
- Replies: 16
- Views: 30342
Re: Coolant flushing
When you drain the system via the radiator and block plug I believe a quantity of coolant remains in the heater matrix. So if you flush with plain water you will leave a quantity of it in the system. And whether you flush with plain or distilled you'll need to remember to make a stronger mix of cool...
- Wed 24 May, 2017 22:53
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Hard seats
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2354
Re: Hard seats
The Sport seats are definitely firmer than a non-Sport seat. I like a hard, tight seat. The ones in my 330 Gran Turismo are perfect.
- Wed 24 May, 2017 22:50
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 Front Stabi Drop Link Lower Brackets
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4936
Re: Z3 Front Stabi Drop Link Lower Brackets
Hi Yeah - that's exactly what I am after...but I should have added that I want them sameday/next day. Just spoke to my local BMW dealer (Stephen James in North London) and they are only £7.10 each plus VAT! So, I shall get some genuine bits. The only problem is, if you do not have an account you ha...
- Tue 23 May, 2017 23:19
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Accelerator Removal
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1842
Re: Accelerator Removal
Or release the floor end first by pulling the clip up then slide off the arm at the other end. That's the easier way round.
- Thu 18 May, 2017 06:29
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Screen Washers
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3104
Re: Screen Washers
They are surprisingly cheap - £5 ish.Tufarlian wrote:I remember manual screen washers
The one way valves do eventually fail internally but they are really quite cheap to buy from your friendly neighbourhood dealer....
- Thu 18 May, 2017 06:21
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wheel Arch Repairs
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4116
Re: Wheel Arch Repairs
The catch is it's not that easy finding pre-facelift rear wings or sill covers without rust. And when you do you need them to be in your colour or you're looking at spraying. Rust free and your colour, probability not so good. Nice pair with no serious paint faults... The wings rayman mentioned were...
- Thu 11 May, 2017 09:20
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: For Sale - Z3 3.0i Very low mileage - immaculate
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6620
Re: For Sale - Z3 3.0i Very low mileage - immaculate
Within a certain corridor there isn't a right or wrong price. Just more or less interest. At £8k you'll be counting the interest on the fingers of one hand. But then you only need 1 enquiry to come off anyway. At £7k you may need 2 hands worth of fingers. At £6k you'll get both your hands bitten off...
- Thu 11 May, 2017 07:27
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: WANTED: Z3 Engine M44 1.9 140bhp
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3596
Re: WANTED: Z3 Engine M44 1.9 140bhp
You may want to have a look at my M54 engine swap I'm doing currently. The M54 is a much bigger engine so I'm going to greater lengths to extract it easily by dismantling the front of the car. But that would give you the easiest access on any Z3. I've had the subframe/steering/suspension out on mine...
- Thu 11 May, 2017 07:19
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: WANTED: Z3 Engine M44 1.9 140bhp
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3596
Re: WANTED: Z3 Engine M44 1.9 140bhp
You should be able to pick up a whole MOT failed/accident damaged car for around £500. Of course your issue is getting it home. £100-£250 ish in transporter fees. Still, if you need a few other bits it might be worth thinking about. You also have the option of getting one from an E36 3 Series. Acco...
- Wed 10 May, 2017 06:32
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How to replace Bonnet release on RHD Z3
- Replies: 1
- Views: 901
Re: How to replace Bonnet release on RHD Z3
To the level of detail you need to actually do the job - I believe not as I've checked previously. It's a fiddly, irritating job which drove me mad. The best advice I can give is to make very careful notes of how it goes together before you remove the old. In particular where the cable routes and ho...
- Tue 09 May, 2017 15:22
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: 2002 Z3 Bonnet release.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2354
Re: 2002 Z3 Bonnet release.
Wow. Didn't know about that web site. Is it BMW themselves?
- Tue 09 May, 2017 13:26
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: 2002 Z3 Bonnet release.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2354
Re: 2002 Z3 Bonnet release.
The only sensible source is the main dealer. Cost £30 ish for the main cable which includes the handle. I looked into making my own up but I don't think it's viable. However you also need to look into why it snapped. The 2 front panel latches become stiff over time and may be responsible for the cab...