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- Wed 11 May, 2016 13:20
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 2.8 For sale £1000
- Replies: 1
- Views: 827
Z3 2.8 For sale £1000
1997 2.8 Arctic silver Z3, red leather interior. Location = Lincoln. Suspect head gasket failure - AA told me there are traces of exhaust gases in the coolant. I've not touched it in a few months and have bought alternative transport. No room to store in doors, still waiting on a local council garag...
- Sat 12 Mar, 2016 18:31
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 2.8 power loss - help required!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2706
Re: Z3 2.8 power loss - help required!
Funny you should mention that . . . Might post it up as the engines swan song . . The CAT being blocked did the engine no favours and it died this week I guess it's linked. Exhaust gases in coolant according to the AA who got me home. No time to investigate as yet. And just on the way home from gett...
- Sun 21 Feb, 2016 21:02
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: HELP needed total loss of power
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6588
Re: HELP needed total loss of power
Check the cat!! Sounds similar to my problems. Not the ask though.
Good luck.
Good luck.
- Sun 21 Feb, 2016 20:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 2.8 power loss - help required!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2706
Re: Z3 2.8 power loss - help required!
Fixed. Cat was blocking exhaust flow. Popped the exhaust off at that the down pipe and it revs crisp and clean to the red line. Put the cat on and it ran ok but quiet way to quiet then started struggling on load. Got brutal to get me mobile and knocked the stuffing out the cat and blew it out. Now d...
- Sat 20 Feb, 2016 23:13
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 2.8 power loss - help required!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2706
Re: Z3 2.8 power loss - help required!
Oil level is spot on no mayo present.
No coolant loss no oil spotted in there.
Taking exhaust off - collapsed cat theory.
And will take the fuel filter out it see if it's blocked.
No coolant loss no oil spotted in there.
Taking exhaust off - collapsed cat theory.
And will take the fuel filter out it see if it's blocked.
- Sat 20 Feb, 2016 15:30
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 2.8 power loss - help required!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2706
Z3 2.8 power loss - help required!
Hello, My poor old 2.8 didn't feel as quick as it did. A bit sluggish to rev like the brakes were on slightly. As I was having to do a few hundred mile trip I got the fault codes read at a local specialist. None found. Checked all wheels were free and induction side had no obvious faults. All OK. Dr...
- Fri 16 Oct, 2015 12:01
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Sudden, scary power loss
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5615
Re: Sudden, scary power loss
If it has an immobilizer check the earth. I had a similar problem on my MX5, it would cut power randomly. Took be ages to find and seconds to fix.
- Thu 25 Jun, 2015 12:17
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 roll bar removal - Caps for holes left
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3386
Re: Z3 roll bar removal - Caps for holes left
I have the interior panels from when I swapped mine to have roll hoops, it's sat in a box in the shed, yours if you want it!
- Tue 24 Mar, 2015 09:36
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Strut Brace questions
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8725
Re: Strut Brace questions
Get a solid one piece bar. If it's bolted to separate mounts like 90% of the ones I've seen it's pretty much useless.
I got a solid bar (forget the make - will check) for an E36 (cost about £100), it fouled the bonnet . . . until I took an angle grinder to it
I got a solid bar (forget the make - will check) for an E36 (cost about £100), it fouled the bonnet . . . until I took an angle grinder to it
- Fri 13 Mar, 2015 11:02
- Forum: Better Driving
- Topic: Hardknott Pass
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7067
Re: Hardknott Pass
Was that on the 'Westmorland'??6 pot roadster wrote:I did the hardknott and wrynose passes some years ago on a road rally, we managed to average 30mph from Langdale to the Woolpack at night. A fantastic drivers road, It would be nice to do it by day some time.
I had some fun up there in a Lada Riva!
- Fri 13 Mar, 2015 10:50
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Mazda MX5 OR BMW Z3? Your views guys...
- Replies: 82
- Views: 29975
Re: Mazda MX5 OR BMW Z3? Your views guys...
A BMW Z3 forum is not somewhere you are likely to get an unbiased view on Z3 vs MX5! I see the MX5 getting bashed on here and perhaps more so on .org site, which I see as rather childish and myopic. I own a 2.8 Z3 and a mk1 MX5 1.6, a side from having 4 wheels, 2 seats and soft tops they are very di...
- Mon 09 Mar, 2015 15:16
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Rear muffler delete on 2.8 m52b28tu
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8124
Re: Rear muffler delete on 2.8 m52b28tu
Popped mine on this weekend in a similar location, but valve mounted vertical. Chopped the vee band flange off, then welded it to a profiled bit of tube, so the position of the valve can easily adjusted, then a dump pipe pointing down about 45 degrees from vertical. I was going to do a bit more pipe...
- Mon 09 Mar, 2015 09:16
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Pipercross Air Induction unit
- Replies: 5
- Views: 742
Re: Pipercross Air Induction unit
Sounds like an air leak, especially if it does it under no load. Check the rubber bellows for cracks or splits.
- Thu 26 Feb, 2015 07:36
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Rear muffler delete on 2.8 m52b28tu
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8124
Re: Rear muffler delete on 2.8 m52b28tu
Well I'm suitable inspired to pull my finger out now, ebay here I come!
- Wed 25 Feb, 2015 15:16
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Rear muffler delete on 2.8 m52b28tu
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8124
Re: Rear muffler delete on 2.8 m52b28tu
Nice, just how I want my z3 to sound! I had a similar idea, but never pulled my finger out! :dunce: Just a thought, it might rattle while closed if the valve is handed (for direction of flow). From the bottom picture, it looks like there is a seat/stop for the butterfly, if that faced the flow it mi...
- Thu 23 Oct, 2014 07:52
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: High pressure power steering hose needed for a 6 cylinder Z3
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3039
Re: High pressure power steering hose needed for a 6 cylinde
If you can salvage the connector that goes into the power steering pump, a place like Pirtek will make you one (take the old one). I had one make cost about £50. Unfortunaltely my end connector was goosed so I had to get a BMW as I couldn't find any alternative.
- Tue 09 Sep, 2014 08:46
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: For Sale - LHD 2.8 Hellrot Red Z3 Coupe, lots of mods
- Replies: 35
- Views: 7667
Re: For Sale - LHD 2.8 Hellrot Red Z3 Coupe, lots of mods
I'd love it, but left hand drive puts me right off (I guess its the same as many other people). I do have an itching to buy it and 'reshell' my 2.8 into it and convert it to right hand drive, but I have too many projects on and not enough time or storage space left. I thought about giving you a chee...
- Tue 19 Aug, 2014 14:25
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Underbonnet Tacho/Rev counter
- Replies: 4
- Views: 569
Re: Underbonnet Tacho/Rev counter
A digital tacho of some decription? Seemed easier than messing about with laptop (would have to borrow the misses) under the bonnet with a running engine spraying WD40 or carb cleaner about etc.
- Tue 19 Aug, 2014 13:11
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Underbonnet Tacho/Rev counter
- Replies: 4
- Views: 569
Re: Underbonnet Tacho/Rev counter
I'm hoping to hear the revs pick up, but I'm not convinced I will. Found this on a E36 site:- X20 1 - GE CAN HIGH DME>ABS/ASC/EGS 2 - BR CAN LOW DME>ABS/ASC/EGS 3 - GR/VI DME>EXHAUST FLAP MS41 (SW/GN TEMP SWITCH>INST M1.7.3/M5.2) 4 - SW/BL DME>A/C RELAY MS41/MSS50/M50 5 - SW/GR SW/BR(SW/GR M50) DME<...
- Tue 19 Aug, 2014 12:56
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Underbonnet Tacho/Rev counter
- Replies: 4
- Views: 569
Underbonnet Tacho/Rev counter
I'm trying to find an inlet manifold leak and would like to use a tacho/rev counter as a visual guide while under the bonnet. Can someone tell me if it's possible to tap into the diaognositic port and pull out a signal for RPM and which pin /pins I would need to do that?? I've tried looking on the i...
- Tue 29 Jul, 2014 13:33
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Power Steering woes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 342
Re: Power Steering woes
I'll see if I can get some tonight. It's the mulitswaged connection with a O ring seal. I'm guessing the thread is tapered which may bugger up my plan to go to a banjo fitting as they are all (I think) parallel threads. I've currently bypassed the system and running no power steering, but I'm not ha...
- Tue 29 Jul, 2014 12:49
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Power Steering woes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 342
Power Steering woes
The high pressure hose connection keeps braking on me Z3 2.8, it last a few months then dumps all the fluid out, it's now done it 3 times. :head: Seems it be fracturing the pipe where is swaged. I doubt it's fitting error as from the get go I've been careful and even had the last one fitted by a mec...
- Tue 29 Jul, 2014 12:38
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: WANTED: 2.8 power steering pump
- Replies: 0
- Views: 622
WANTED: 2.8 power steering pump
As above, not sure mines gone, but the high pressure connection pipe(/s now the 3rd one gone) keeps cracking, so grasping at straws maybe it's the pump vibrating??? I've surrently bypassed the whole system and running with no power steering at the moment, I'd be happy with it on a race track, but no...
- Sat 28 Jun, 2014 08:07
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: New Video Review of Z3 on YouTube
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1608
Re: New Video Review of Z3 on YouTube
Ive not driven a mk3 MX5, but the best of the rest is certainly the mk1, it's a brilliant car. The build quality is amazing. Where it out shines the Z3 is handling, it's such a forgiving car and really rewarding when pushed to and over the limit. The 2.8 Z3 handles fine, but not as good as the MX5, ...
- Fri 13 Jun, 2014 12:46
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: BMW Z2
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5822
Re: BMW Z2
I've driven FWD and RWD cars. I own 4 cars currently all RWD. I just think they are more fun. I also much prefer oversteer to understeer. It's not a question of what is best on paper or whats practical, it's about feeling for me, passion. There is no reason a 'sports car' cannot me RWD, it's a silly...
- Mon 19 May, 2014 12:10
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Exhausts interchangability - straight 6's
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1223
Exhausts interchangability - straight 6's
I've got a 2.8 Z3 and the exhaust has seen much better days. Bottom line is, will a 3.0 litre exhaust fit on a 2.8 - (thinking of keeping the 2.8 manifolds)??? I'm not really keen on a stainless exhaust, but looking at later models of Z3 i.e. the 3.0 litre the exhaust is a twin system all the way to...
- Tue 13 May, 2014 12:00
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: FS: Black Z3 side vents/gills SOLD
- Replies: 5
- Views: 778
Re: FS: Black Z3 side vents/gills
Go on then, I'll see if they suit my silver zed!
PM payment details please!
PM payment details please!
- Thu 18 Jul, 2013 15:35
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Tramlining - sorted
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2859
Re: Tramlining - sorted
My bushes had no visable problems, but I could grab the wishbone and move it by hand, they have no lateral structure, that struck me as really poor. I did experiment a bit with tyre pressures which seem to help a little. Maybe what we should do is start a list of tyres that do and don't tramline, th...
- Thu 18 Jul, 2013 09:10
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Tramlining - sorted
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2859
Re: Tramlining - sorted
I just thought I'd post and as alot of people p[ost problems but rarely seem to post the solutions. I agree - it is often tantalising on forums generally. Where did the washers fit on the wishbone bushes - was it where the two bolts go into the bulkhead i.e. between the bush holder and the bulkhead...
- Wed 17 Jul, 2013 10:22
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Tramlining - sorted
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2859
Re: Tramlining - sorted
Some people bought new tyres that made the tramling worse so it's not just about new tyres. Mine might have been down to tyres, but the gap in the wishbone was a big step change, so it's worth looking out for. I think my overall advise would be with start with tyres, swap them over front to back and...
- Wed 17 Jul, 2013 09:10
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Tramlining - sorted
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2859
Tramlining - sorted
Actually enjoying driving the Z3 now! This is not a definitive 'how to fix you Z3 tramlinging', just a statement on what I've done to mine. Poly bushed the wishbone bushes - no improvement felt, but on inspection after fitting I noticed the off side wishbone was not fully engaged into the bush, so t...
- Thu 07 Mar, 2013 07:48
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 Parts For Sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 598
Re: Z3 Parts For Sale
PM'd regarding fault code reader.
- Tue 04 Sep, 2012 14:12
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Cam position sensors?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 481
Re: Cam position sensors?
I'd go BMW; in fact I DID go BMW with my sensor.
I tried a GSF one and it wasn't up to much at all.
I tried a GSF one and it wasn't up to much at all.
- Wed 22 Aug, 2012 14:22
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted: Z3M air filter housing
- Replies: 0
- Views: 323
Wanted: Z3M air filter housing
Any one got one knocking about?
Cheers,
Dave
Cheers,
Dave
- Tue 14 Aug, 2012 07:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: 2.8 v 3.0 - tell me the differences :)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1602
Re: 2.8 v 3.0 - tell me the differences :)
What might put me off the 3.0 is the fly by wire throttle, I've driven a few cars with them and hated them, but not driven a 3.0 litre Z3 so not sure what they are like
I also prefer the pre facelift Z3.
On the plus side 231bhp for a 3 litre
I also prefer the pre facelift Z3.
On the plus side 231bhp for a 3 litre
- Tue 14 Aug, 2012 06:47
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 Windblocker 750mm centers
- Replies: 0
- Views: 314
Z3 Windblocker 750mm centers
As above, genuine BMW wind blocker on ebay now, no reserve 99p start (I think the misses wants it out of the way!) :D http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-Windblocker-/180951786806?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a21912536 Incluse moutning brackets and case, worked spot on, now have r...
- Tue 07 Aug, 2012 10:08
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: FS: Z3 Parts 18" Wheels, Spacers, Tonneau, Lights & more...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2393
- Mon 30 Jul, 2012 09:54
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Broken wind deflector
- Replies: 2
- Views: 449
Re: Broken wind deflector
I'm not sure on repairing, but I do have a wind deflector sat around doing nothing at the moment if you want a replacement.
- Thu 19 Jul, 2012 08:49
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 - 2.2 misfire
- Replies: 3
- Views: 563
Re: Z3 - 2.2 misfire
Get your code read, that should tell you if and where and when you are having a misfire, then start a more indepth check.
- Wed 18 Jul, 2012 06:26
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 2.8 stall, loss of power, hard to start
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6630
Re: Z3 2.8 stall, loss of power, hard to start
Sensor swapped out, torque is back - woohoo
- Tue 17 Jul, 2012 11:50
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 2.8 stall, loss of power, hard to start
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6630
Re: Z3 2.8 stall, loss of power, hard to start
Codes read - faulty crank sensor
Awaiting part from BMW, fixed the electric seats and fitted roll hoops as we had a day of good weather on saturday (well enough to get the job done before the tropical storm hit).
Awaiting part from BMW, fixed the electric seats and fitted roll hoops as we had a day of good weather on saturday (well enough to get the job done before the tropical storm hit).
- Thu 12 Jul, 2012 08:26
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 2.8 stall, loss of power, hard to start
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6630
Re: Z3 2.8 stall, loss of power, hard to start
I've read that while in the warm up cycle the engine runs a standard map or closed loop that takes no external input from any/most of the sensors. I might attempt to remove the O2 sensor and see if it crusted up and clean it to see if it helps, I'm almost at a point of removeing the whole inlet and ...
- Thu 12 Jul, 2012 06:45
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 2.8 stall, loss of power, hard to start
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6630
Re: Z3 2.8 stall, loss of power, hard to start
Ran fine this morning . . . up until it can to normal running temp at which point it missfired a few times then ran rough with power loss again, was literally like some flicked a switch, must have ran bad all last night as it was warm starting. When do O2 sensors kick in? What temperature does the a...
- Wed 11 Jul, 2012 20:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 2.8 stall, loss of power, hard to start
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6630
Re: Z3 2.8 stall, loss of power, hard to start
Well fitting the new cam sensor . . . . didn't fix it, possibly even worse, runs pants all the time now. Checked for vac leaks found one possible, fixed it no change. Unplugged the MAF and it made a bit of differnence (but not much as I was expecting it to), seemed to get worse with that off so hope...
- Wed 11 Jul, 2012 06:45
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 2.8 stall, loss of power, hard to start
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6630
Re: Z3 2.8 stall, loss of power, hard to start
I'm still wait for my fault reader bits to turn up, but I got so hacked off with it I've bought a sensor and a 32mm spanner to get to the sensor, off to swap it tonight work and weather permitting. I will report back then, I'll also pull the fault codes off as they should still be there. Mine went f...
- Tue 10 Jul, 2012 07:31
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Roll Hoops
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1492
Re: Roll Hoops
You'd be suprised how easy it is to roll a car! If the tube is seamed it's not strong enough for a safety application and stainless isnt as strong as mild steel. New regs for roll cage tube are 40/50mm 2.0mm wall thickness CDS tube but even these are designed to deform to remove energy from the inci...
- Mon 09 Jul, 2012 06:46
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Roll Hoops
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1492
Re: Roll Hoops
I don't know about the materials in the BMW hoops, but unless the aftermarket ones are CDS (cold drawn steel) of a decent wall thickness that is chromed they will do bugger all.
- Fri 06 Jul, 2012 21:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 2.8 stall, loss of power, hard to start
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6630
Re: Z3 2.8 stall, loss of power, hard to start
Got a lead and a bluetooth OBD thing and an ap for my phone to get the error codes, will update when I have some answers.
- Fri 06 Jul, 2012 06:50
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 2.8 stall, loss of power, hard to start
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6630
Re: Z3 2.8 stall, loss of power, hard to start
She started up on the button this morning and ran find, silkly smooth torque is back, but does this suggest CAS or O2?
I might invest in a fault reader first.
I might invest in a fault reader first.
- Thu 05 Jul, 2012 20:17
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 2.8 stall, loss of power, hard to start
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6630
Re: Z3 2.8 stall, loss of power, hard to start
I checked the pipe between the the MAF and throttle body, I haven't check the little pipe. Plugs look good and she's running on all 6. Took her out for a quick running, still takes a few seconds to fire, rather than on the button as before. Idle is steady not hunting (I'd imagine I'd get if it was a...