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by chiefriley
Thu 07 Mar, 2013 20:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Leaky roof...is this the solution!!!
Replies: 25
Views: 4230

Re: Leaky roof...is this the solution!!!

Thanks southernboy...in the words of the 'yoof'...you da' man!

S )
by chiefriley
Thu 07 Mar, 2013 19:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Leaky roof...is this the solution!!!
Replies: 25
Views: 4230

Re: Leaky roof...is this the solution!!!

Cheers Robert, wasn't being off...just completely miffed...so to re-cap do I have to remove a door panel? And what does he mean by 'accessing through the window' I think your right about the generation line as I would fearlessly dismantle any computer..yet my car totally intimidates me :shock: Cars ...
by chiefriley
Thu 07 Mar, 2013 19:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Leaky roof...is this the solution!!!
Replies: 25
Views: 4230

Re: Leaky roof...is this the solution!!!

Wow...sorry southernboy...I work in computers and please forgive me for seeming dum, but I am not mechanically minded in anyway...you completely lost me with the 1/4 light, the foot.... etc......is there a way of translating it for an idiot.... :wink:

Apprecite ALL the help....
by chiefriley
Thu 07 Mar, 2013 18:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Leaky roof...is this the solution!!!
Replies: 25
Views: 4230

Re: Leaky roof...is this the solution!!!

..I don't think rubber washers will push the rubber trim down as it sits in the rail...??
by chiefriley
Thu 07 Mar, 2013 18:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Leaky roof...is this the solution!!!
Replies: 25
Views: 4230

Re: Leaky roof...is this the solution!!!

This is the first time I heard of this fix so I will just update, I rushed back after work armed with m trusty 10mm socket and sure enough the bolts sit quietly under the door, however I tightened the passenger one up and it seems to have closed the gap between the seal and the window a bit, tested ...
by chiefriley
Tue 05 Mar, 2013 21:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Leaky roof...is this the solution!!!
Replies: 25
Views: 4230

Re: Leaky roof...is this the solution!!!

Mmmm.....not heard that one wonder loaf...I must admit, could you explain further, eg. Where are these bots, do you have to remove a panel, I'm a 2000 2.0l by the way.

Thanks in advance
S
by chiefriley
Tue 05 Mar, 2013 20:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Leaky roof...is this the solution!!!
Replies: 25
Views: 4230

Re: Leaky roof...is this the solution!!!

Thanks jonco didn't mean to sound wound up...avin' a proper 'victor meldrew' yes I did see that article but its not just hat area, it's almost all along the rubber where the window meets, there's the odd little gap.

But cheers.
S
by chiefriley
Tue 05 Mar, 2013 19:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Leaky roof...is this the solution!!!
Replies: 25
Views: 4230

Leaky roof...is this the solution!!!

I am sick to the back teeth of reading about this and trying to find a solution to the DREADED leaky roof, even though its not actually the roof, it's the gap between the A pilla and the gap between the window and rubber...so after trying almost everything I'm having one last stab at this... The sol...
by chiefriley
Fri 22 Feb, 2013 17:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Is it a straight 6 !!
Replies: 19
Views: 1439

Re: Is it a straight 6 !!

I fully understand...thanks for the welcome, a wise man once said...

Learning Is A Treasure That Will Follow Its Owner Everywhere...

Take care all..
S
by chiefriley
Thu 21 Feb, 2013 21:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Is it a straight 6 !!
Replies: 19
Views: 1439

Re: Is it a straight 6 !!

Lol...good call Dave...))
by chiefriley
Thu 21 Feb, 2013 17:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Is it a straight 6 !!
Replies: 19
Views: 1439

Re: Is it a straight 6 !!

Wow....mixed answers there...I appreciate all of them I know everyone's trying to help in their own way... and the mystery is resolved...thanks to gas guzzler. I checked the V5 it's 2000 (first UK register) and its 1991cc so it's a six cylinder...WAHEY!! :wink: so thankfully I didn't have to cut a h...
by chiefriley
Wed 20 Feb, 2013 19:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Is it a straight 6 !!
Replies: 19
Views: 1439

Is it a straight 6 !!

...please forgive me for my ignorance but I'm starting to doubt myself, when I bought my z3 a year ago I'm sure he said it was a straight 6...I wasn't too concerned as the body work etc won me over however I'm now wondering if it is...but ow do I find out!! Is there a way without unscrewing things i...
by chiefriley
Sun 13 Jan, 2013 10:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Does anyone have. Roof installation instructions
Replies: 6
Views: 574

Re: Does anyone have. Roof installation instructions

Thanks guys ...love this damn forum... )
by chiefriley
Sat 12 Jan, 2013 23:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Does anyone have. Roof installation instructions
Replies: 6
Views: 574

Does anyone have. Roof installation instructions

Hi all I have the chance to buy a better hood for the car, however A couple issues

Is it easy enough to take the old one off (the roof and frame)

Is it easy enough to put the new one back on

Does anyone have any instructions like a PDF.

Will I need any special tools

Cheers guys.

Steven
by chiefriley
Mon 07 Jan, 2013 20:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What can I put in the hole........
Replies: 7
Views: 658

Re: What can I put in the hole........

Cheers Rich, I saw someone with what looked like a 'parrot' device fitted over the size of 2 switch covers...I was wondering if here was anything out here like thos cup holders that pop out or 'modding' a phone holder...

Riley.
by chiefriley
Mon 07 Jan, 2013 19:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What can I put in the hole........
Replies: 7
Views: 658

What can I put in the hole........

Hi all....blank switch plates... 2000 2l z3 roadster I've lost my rear panel one and It got me thinking... A: where can I buy a replacement in the UK B: what else could you put in there... has anyone put a fab little gadget in.... so has anyone got any good ideas (no silly suggestions please. ) Also...