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- Mon 21 Aug, 2017 19:02
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: ABS fault unsolvable bricked car
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15900
Re: ABS fault unsolvable bricked car
Managed to fix my ABS module last week. Removed the control unit, sealed unit so cut the lid off with a Dremel. 2 broken solder joints inside, resoldered. Fitted the lid and sealed with black silicone sealer. ABS light was still on, drove for 1/4 mile, lights went out and stayed out. Now lights go o...
- Sun 19 Mar, 2017 19:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Rear Brake Pipe Replacement
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1278
Re: Rear Brake Pipe Replacement
If you can remove the old one and measure the length, then any decent motor factors can make you one up.
- Wed 15 Mar, 2017 20:39
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Sticky Brake Caliper?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4781
Re: Sticky Brake Caliper?
You can usually pump the piston out once the pads are removed, just using the break pedal.
A bit messy once the piston pops out, just have a bowl underneath.
Thats how i did mine.
A bit messy once the piston pops out, just have a bowl underneath.
Thats how i did mine.
- Sun 12 Mar, 2017 18:49
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Sticky Brake Caliper?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4781
Re: Sticky Brake Caliper?
Just done this last week, very easy to do.
A kit to do both rears from Big Red £43 delivered, comes with pistons, all seals, grease.
The other essential piece of kit is a Sealy VS820 pressure bleeder, makes bleeding a doddle.
A kit to do both rears from Big Red £43 delivered, comes with pistons, all seals, grease.
The other essential piece of kit is a Sealy VS820 pressure bleeder, makes bleeding a doddle.
- Sun 19 Jun, 2016 19:18
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Antifreeze Capacity? where's it hiding?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11201
Re: Antifreeze Capacity? where's it hiding?
TYpe in last 7 digits of your vin into this:
http://www.bmw-z1.com/VIN/VINdecode-e.cgi
will tell you all you need to know.
http://www.bmw-z1.com/VIN/VINdecode-e.cgi
will tell you all you need to know.
- Sun 13 Sep, 2015 18:39
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Nasty noise diagnosis
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2115
Re: Nasty noise diagnosis
I had a similar noise on my E36 M3, was coming and going and changed with engine noise.
Finally traced it to the plastic undertray, part of the fixings had broken away causing the undertray to rub against the air con pulley.
Finally traced it to the plastic undertray, part of the fixings had broken away causing the undertray to rub against the air con pulley.
- Fri 04 Sep, 2015 21:28
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: On Board Computer
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1367
- Thu 19 Mar, 2015 21:47
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted rear wheel arch liner
- Replies: 4
- Views: 984
Re: Wanted rear wheel arch liner
Got my arch liner, exactly as described, very happy.
Thanks Andy.
Thanks Andy.
- Fri 13 Mar, 2015 20:00
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted rear wheel arch liner
- Replies: 4
- Views: 984
Re: Wanted rear wheel arch liner
Pm sent
- Thu 12 Mar, 2015 19:34
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted rear wheel arch liner
- Replies: 4
- Views: 984
Wanted rear wheel arch liner
Anyone got one for a 1999 pre facelift, passenger side rear?
Im located in Bucks, J5 M40.
Thanks.
Im located in Bucks, J5 M40.
Thanks.
- Mon 26 Dec, 2011 12:19
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Traction control + ABS lights permanently on
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1175
- Sat 26 Mar, 2011 20:32
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: No ABS light (update)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 913
- Tue 08 Mar, 2011 17:58
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: SANDAL BMW Huddersfield - Avoid
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3644
- Thu 17 Feb, 2011 19:45
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: After an OEM sticker, can anyone help?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1122
That sticker is identical to the one in my 1994 M3 Coupe. I also have a second sticker the same size at the opposite end of the cluster telling you to check your oil regularly. And the running in sticker on the windscreen is the best one: First 1000 miles dont go over 107mph First 5000 miles dont go...
- Thu 17 Feb, 2011 19:39
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Newbie help please !! ABS and ASC light on ? rear window
- Replies: 5
- Views: 729
- Mon 14 Feb, 2011 17:59
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: ABS and ASC lights on
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7370
Got the exact same problem, lights would come on intermittently. Then over the last few months they are on all the time. The resistance of each sensor measures 1000 Ohms which is correct and using an oscilloscope I can see the waveform generated by each sensor and they are okay. I thought I would th...
- Sun 30 Jan, 2011 21:55
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted standard rear springs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 606
- Sun 30 Jan, 2011 15:46
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted standard rear springs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 606
Wanted standard rear springs
Anyone got a standard pair for a 99 1.9 z3?
- Fri 17 Sep, 2010 18:28
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Exhaust failure - advice wanted (glasgow)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1714
Had exactly the same break in exactly the same place. The exhaust is ordinary mild steel and very easy to weld. I took mine off and welded it up and it has been fine for the last 3 months. Shame you are so far away, I would have done it for you. You should be able to find someone local who could do ...
- Wed 30 Jun, 2010 18:02
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 1.9 Exhaust
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1490
- Sat 05 Jun, 2010 19:09
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Gearbox shudder after replacing clutch?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 834
Where exactly was the flywheel free play? If it was rotational, then they are supposed to be like that, up to 30mm. From the LUK website who make BMW clutches and flywheels: 3. With the flywheel still fitted... Rotate the inner mass by hand anticlockwise and mark the flywheel then rotate it clockwis...
- Fri 04 Jun, 2010 19:13
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Gearbox shudder after replacing clutch?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 834
- Tue 01 Jun, 2010 15:28
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Flywheel and clutch on 1997 2.8
- Replies: 6
- Views: 985
Taken from the LUK (who make BMW clutches and flywheels) website: 3. With the flywheel still fitted... Rotate the inner mass by hand anticlockwise and mark the flywheel then rotate it clockwise and measure the travel. REPLACE if the movement is: - Less than15mm or - More than 30mm 4. Check the beari...
- Mon 31 May, 2010 19:15
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Flywheel and clutch on 1997 2.8
- Replies: 6
- Views: 985
Are you sure the rattling is the flywheel? Sounds more like the release bearing, i spent 9 hours yesterday dropping the gearbox for a similar noise along with juddering. Release bearing is totally shot but flywheel seems okay, i'm borrowing a flywheel checking tool tomorrow to check if the free play...
- Sun 30 May, 2010 19:24
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Is fuel filter replacement part of a BMW service?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 638
Is fuel filter replacement part of a BMW service?
Just spent the last 9 hours under the z3, taking out the gearbox.
Noticed the date code on the fuel filter is 09-98, and the car has full BMW history.
Noticed the date code on the fuel filter is 09-98, and the car has full BMW history.
- Tue 25 May, 2010 12:02
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: One thing after another
- Replies: 0
- Views: 445
One thing after another
Last week the clutch and or flywheel have decided to give up, so the Zed is undriveable.
Moved it last night to begin dropping the gearbox, as i started it i could hear the exhaust blowing
Its blowing close to the narrow pipe near the back box.
Moved it last night to begin dropping the gearbox, as i started it i could hear the exhaust blowing
Its blowing close to the narrow pipe near the back box.
- Tue 25 May, 2010 11:57
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 1.9 Dual Mass Flywheel Wanted
- Replies: 3
- Views: 615
- Tue 18 May, 2010 13:43
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 1.9 Dual Mass Flywheel Wanted
- Replies: 3
- Views: 615
1.9 Dual Mass Flywheel Wanted
Dont definitley need one at the moment, will be taking gearbox out in the next week to change the clutch, so will check the flywheel at the same time.
But if anyone has one they might part with, let me know.
But if anyone has one they might part with, let me know.
- Tue 18 May, 2010 10:07
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Anyone changed a 1.9 Z3 clutch themselves?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1415
- Mon 17 May, 2010 21:22
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Anyone changed a 1.9 Z3 clutch themselves?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1415
- Mon 17 May, 2010 20:39
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Anyone changed a 1.9 Z3 clutch themselves?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1415
- Sat 15 May, 2010 14:57
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Anyone changed a 1.9 Z3 clutch themselves?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1415
- Sat 15 May, 2010 10:45
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Anyone changed a 1.9 Z3 clutch themselves?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1415
Anyone changed a 1.9 Z3 clutch themselves?
Wifes Z3 1.9 clutch is on its way out, release bearing sounds like a machine gun
Going to attempt to replace in a couple of weeks, anything i should know?
Thanks.
Hope to God the flywheel is still okay.
Going to attempt to replace in a couple of weeks, anything i should know?
Thanks.
Hope to God the flywheel is still okay.
- Sat 06 Feb, 2010 15:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Avoid Coopers Bmw
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3277
Mines due a service very soon, Anyone had experience of Stratstone in Maidenhead? I have when it used to be Altwoods. How about 2 day old Z3 gets a puncture, i take it to local tyre place and they find its FULL OF BLOODY TYRE WELD :head: Altwoods would not admit it but i got a new tyre off them for...
- Thu 14 Jan, 2010 15:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Dash instruments not working any ideas please
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1073
- Thu 02 Jul, 2009 10:08
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Front kidney grilles wanted
- Replies: 5
- Views: 979
- Wed 24 Jun, 2009 11:40
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: E36 M3 alloys for sale
- Replies: 0
- Views: 497
E36 M3 alloys for sale
Have a set of these, genuine M3 early 'sunflowers' for sale, came off my 1994 M3. Same size all around i.e. not staggered. 17 inch by 7.5J ET 41 in fairly good condition, thought they might look a bit different on a Z3. http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i164/67rustbucket/alloy.jpg Some corrosion sta...
- Sun 14 Jun, 2009 09:27
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Front kidney grilles wanted
- Replies: 5
- Views: 979
- Tue 09 Jun, 2009 12:01
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Front kidney grilles wanted
- Replies: 5
- Views: 979
Front kidney grilles wanted
Anyone got any?
Missus has had an argument with a car park wall and lost
Missus has had an argument with a car park wall and lost
- Mon 27 Oct, 2008 21:37
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: how much coolant
- Replies: 6
- Views: 713
Type your chassis number into this and all will be revealed:
http://www.bmw-z1.com/VIN/VINdecode-e.cgi
http://www.bmw-z1.com/VIN/VINdecode-e.cgi
- Tue 29 Jul, 2008 17:54
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How can buying a battery be so difficult?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 843
How can buying a battery be so difficult?
Z3 has been off the road 6 days now :( Ring up Euro Car Parts tell them i want a 70Amp battery for a Z3. 'Nah computer says you need 55 Amp mate' 'No i want a Bosch, 70 Amp as i have the electric hood and the battery should have a vent' 'What's a vent?' Anyway they order me one and i picked it up la...
- Sat 26 Jul, 2008 20:39
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Creaking clutch pedal?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 901
- Wed 23 Jul, 2008 12:07
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: New Battery needed.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 772
- Wed 23 Jul, 2008 08:52
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: New Battery needed.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 772
- Wed 23 Jul, 2008 07:52
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: New Battery needed.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 772
New Battery needed.
Our Z3 needs a new battery, have seen on Euro Car Parts site the Bosch ones for reasonable money.
One question though, our Z3 has a vent tube on the battery, never had a car with a vent tube fitted before.
Does it matter if the new battery has one or not?
Thanks.
One question though, our Z3 has a vent tube on the battery, never had a car with a vent tube fitted before.
Does it matter if the new battery has one or not?
Thanks.
- Mon 21 Jul, 2008 09:37
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Metallic rattle
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1543
- Sun 20 Jul, 2008 16:05
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Metallic rattle
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1543
Its probably the clips on the handbrake. When you are driving along gently pull on the handbrake and if it stops rattling there is your answer. Thanks, i will try that. When you say handbrake clips, do you mean the ones underneath the car that hold the cable to the body? If so i have checked all th...
- Sun 20 Jul, 2008 15:16
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Metallic rattle
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1543
Metallic rattle
Have searched on here for rattling noises and done just about everything suggested. Have a 99 1.9 and for the last few months it has a metallic rattling sound coming from the drivers side rear. Have checked everything underneath and cant find anything wrong. Emptied the boot completely today but the...
- Sun 06 Jul, 2008 08:39
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Driving in France
- Replies: 4
- Views: 840
- Sat 05 Jul, 2008 16:35
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Driving in France
- Replies: 4
- Views: 840
Driving in France
Going to France in the Z3 in August.
Can i just get those sticky beam deflector things for the headlights or do the headlights have to be adjusted by the dealer?
On my old E36 i was told the lights could only be adjusted by the dealer.
Thanks.
Can i just get those sticky beam deflector things for the headlights or do the headlights have to be adjusted by the dealer?
On my old E36 i was told the lights could only be adjusted by the dealer.
Thanks.