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kingy1

Sorry for late reply.
Unfortunately the hard top is now sold

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Yes warrior, it is in good nick.
Im in Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80

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Sadly due to unforeseen circumstances I’m having to sell my black Z3 roadster hardtop. It’s in good condition,there’s also the fitting kit, and hard top storage bag.
I’ve not listed it on eBay yet because I’m hoping one of my fellow enthusiasts will want it first.
£600.

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Code reader is an Autel maxidiag elite, not a Chinese copy. The 02 reading ok and fluctuating as it should on live readings Stft seams to work ok, disconnect a vac line and it goes positive adding fuel to compensate. Ltft seems to be stuck at -21%, even when a vac line unplugged. Just seems weird lo...

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Thanks for the quick response. To reply to your questions, Yes its the M44 1.9 engine, and its the start up when cold problem. With the previous MAF i did disconnect but it made no difference, but ive not done it with this new MAF sensor ( ill try tomorrow ). Ive checked all the bellows ( ok ) and a...

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Well after all the advice and not listening regarding the aftermarket MAF sensor :head: , i replaced and reset everything. The next morning i started the car in a very heavy frost and everything was brilliant, the revs were a lot higher, and it seemed very smooth. The only problem is after two days ...

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Thanks colb, In respect of the measurement it didn't really move above 3.5. yep I'm going to do exactly as you recommended, just doing my research for best quality and price maf sensor. I rang BMW up today £308 + vat 😂😂😂😂 You can buy a car for that !! Just want a Bosch one for £40 but not looking li...

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After all the great advice, today I did a bit of further investigative work. Checked all the rubbers and couldn't find any leaks. When plugged into the code reader the MAF gave a reading of 2.63, I then cleaned the maf, it went up to 3.1, then dropped back down to 2.6. Any ideas if the running measu...

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I think firstly colb im going to look at the maf and rubber pipework. Then the exhaust sensor, and hopefully your advice will get me to the problem, fingers crossed !
Thanks again

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Thanks colb, thats great advice and exactly what ive been looking for. Ive already put a new icv valve on, and cleaned the Maf sensor, (but not with the correct maf cleaner though). Water temp seems fine though according to the guage and recently ive had a new thermostat and water pump, so would i b...

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After the wonderful warm months driving the Z generally with the roof down. The cold weather has highlighted its weakness to start in the cold. The reason for this post is to hopefully diagnose the issue that causing this. Ive noticed when i do eventually get it started the revs are only about 700rp...

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Thats it then rafolian, think i too am going to go for it, you got a link ?

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Hope you don't have the problems I had jonco, mine had also been in 15yrs, and after two days of many many problems I had to drill the water pump out and meticulously break it up with a hammer!! The plastic impeller had wedged into the end of the pump, which wouldn't allow it to come out!! Good luck...

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Where did you end up going, because I'm just starting out in my search for a replacement?

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How good is that service??? Advice, part number, and best place to purchase from, all in less than 24 hrs, thanks guys what a service !!

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Thanks for info lads,
I think for the 1.9 M44 it's all one unit which incorporates the thermostat and housing, of course I've been wrong before!!!

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I know, I know another bloody thermostat post, but in short does anyone have a quick link to a site either UK or Worldwide for a cheap OEM thermostat for a 1.9 1997 M44, ive had a lot of success recently from members who have saved me quite a lot of money from their recent searches, so thought id tr...

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Well eventually, ( hurrah ) ive had some success in purchasing my back exhaust box. went for the one that geminimustang kindly gave me the link too, £169 from kmspartsonline on ebay, it was an OE exhaust and had the required flat to allow easy fitting, ( see previous posts )!!! Anyway shes on and sh...

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Thanks fellas for the advice, I've taken the exhaust back, and got a full refund, I suppose you pay for what you get. ( £140 ), prob my nativity but just can't get my head around that they are making exhausts for our cars that don't fit!!
What's the point I may as well buy for a bloody metro !!

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Thanks geordie, yes the one that I removed and have now had to refit also had the area flattened ( original exhaust ), but I wondered if all replacements were the same, and that they needed 'squeezing' to fit, or that it was just my luck that I got a brand that needed doctoring.

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Hello, due to my central exhaust silencer beginning to rattle i decided to change it today. After ordering a standard exhaust, nothing fancy from my local well used reliable motor factors. everything went well on removal. The problem arose when trying to fit the new one, for some reason the exhaust ...

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Thanks brian

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Ok, and can there be any issues caused through the engine not getting up to temperature.
Or am I going to have to strip it and change ( like I should have done in 1st place)

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Thanks everyone, covered most angles there. Firstly don't think there is any air in system because heater is working lovely, I do think it's running a little rich though especially when starting, she's a bit 'agricultural' and you can sometimes smell fuel. Is it that the thermostats not opening full...

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Hello, I recently changed the water pump, due to my car having the original plastic pump in. But since doing so, the temperature seems to be a lot lower around the first mark on the gauge. With hindsight i should have probably changed the thermostat, but didnt. Is the car ok? is it doing any damage ...

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Welcone,

Have you seen the one posted on here by Johnny Blanco?

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/clas ... 998/909215

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Yeah, too right gookah, ha ha.
At one stage, my darkest hour, told the missis I was scrapping the ba@@ard thing.
Glad I didn't

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Thanks

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Well 3 days in, and success the water pump is finally out. I've had to drill very carefully around the edge of the pump ( not catching the water pump housing ) then tap the centre spigot breaking it away. Eventually after much pulling and pushing and hitting with a hammer it's out. The reason for it...

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Yep, they've snapped of, and I was very careful !!

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Yeah I no its only a O ring, but there must be someone holding it the other side, the amount of force I've put on it, there's no way a bit or rubber can hold it in!!
Day 3 tomorrow!!

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Thanks swamper, the pump is moving about only slightly, but there is movement. Think I may have to invest in a pulley though, cos it just does not want to come out.
Cheers

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Has anyone got any tips for removing a stuck water pump. Followed loads of advice from here re removal, but it appears that the previous owner had never changed the coolant, and the coolant has caused the pump to probably seize in block, I have gently/equally screwed out using the 6mm bolts. But the...

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To be honest i wont be able to speak to him before dinner, so if its no problem i'll leave the phone call to you if thats ok. But im sure if theres enough interest he may be able to do us a bit of ' block booking discount' its worth a try in these days of austerity!! Thanks i'll check in tomorrow. G...

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Yes, thanks for the write up, I too am going to give him a call, wonder if he'd do a Z3 group discount??

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Thanks ( as always )jt
Yes I new it was a tricky question, but just on off chance I thought someone would have a son that had had a crash.
I no the insurance are going get me re the premiums just trying to take some of the sting out!!!

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Hello everyone, I wonder if my Z friends can give me advice on the best solution regarding an insurance issue/dilema i have, In February, my eldest son who was on my wifes car insurance, decided to play dodgems with a brand new mercedes, needless to say he came of second best and our other car was a...

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Ok cheers, I may take a seat out, it's only a 5min job and will probably assist in getting access.

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Thanks lazzzydog, for me it's not that I doubt the quality, it's just that I don't fancy the fabric edge.
My screen is ok, but the rubber edge has gone and ideally I would if poss want to get it back to how it was when leaving the production line.

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Thanks,
I've looked at various posts and fitting guides, and I think the fitting of the new window generally is down to the fitters abilities.
It appears that the main prob is aligning the zip, would that be right??

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Thanks jonttt, once again priceless advice, you posted just in time cos I was. Contemplating the £60 rear window, but didn't fancy the fabric finish/surround!!
Just need to find one with the rubber seal. Then probably gonna try and take the job on myself.

Cheers

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A not quite run in 1997 1.9 with 45643 miles on the clock

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Cheers DC

So i presume when a new rear window is zipped in this also includes/replaces the external rubber seal???

Thanks

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Hello can anyone help??? Unfortunately some numpty has cut the external rubber seal on the rear window, does anyone know if this can be replaced? I have glued it, but when i put the roof down ( at every opportunity) the rubber comes unstuck, it looks very unsightly, and wondered if it was replaceabl...

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Hi Robert have you any info or links for the seat belt wind deflector, ( on a budget) had a search on knowledge base but couldnt find anything.

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Sorry buddy the hardtop is black, and its going to be in the garden shed. Just wondered if anyone had got the type that hang on the wall. Are they quite protective? Cos kids bikes are in as well. If not it may have to be the shed roof one out the way!! Either that or i will have to join G4s and keep...

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It has crossed my mind but if i push for that, will probably end up in there myself if erindoors finds out. Mind you if i can get a telly in may not be a bad thing. Lol

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Thanks tim, if you can also give me some tips on sons that wont get out the shower, want the telly remote, leave the lights on etc etc, would be much appreciated, just as life was getting eaasier!!!

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