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by jimmyh
Sun 22 Sep, 2019 23:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Alterator Maintenance and replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 2593

Alterator Maintenance and replacement

Hi All Not sure if the right place to put this. This last week my Z3 failed me. In particular the alternator failed. This taught me a few valuable lessons. Most importantly that it is a maintenance item. Due to what i consider a dumb design there is an air scoop from the bottom of the front bumper t...
by jimmyh
Fri 04 Nov, 2016 20:53
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 broken seatbelt guide fix
Replies: 17
Views: 5646

Re: Z3 broken seatbelt guide fix

Could I get a set of the Blue with Z3 please?
by jimmyh
Fri 04 Nov, 2016 20:25
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: low mileage, full service history z3/z4 (minter!)
Replies: 51
Views: 9895

Re: Wanted: low mileage, full service history z3/z4 (minter!

If you are still looking for a Z3 in good condition bridgend car spares in Kent have one in their yard. I have no idea of cars history but it is exactly the same spec as mine I believe which is Topaz Blau exterior with blue interior and a very nice looks like new dark blue roof. Its a 2.8 with +-60k...
by jimmyh
Thu 24 Mar, 2016 18:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Some newbie Technical help needed please.
Replies: 11
Views: 1430

Re: Some newbie Technical help needed please.

Thanks for the sympathy you sods.. :lol: Well interestingly the problem is still there. Started it from dead cold and it was doing its usual attempt to stall thing... My issue now is I took it to a garage and I believe they replaced the timing? sensor about 8 months ago which was pretty damn expensi...
by jimmyh
Wed 23 Mar, 2016 19:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Some newbie Technical help needed please.
Replies: 11
Views: 1430

Re: Some newbie Technical help needed please.

I have a bone to pick with all the Z owners... Why The F did you not make it clear what a nightmare it is to change the elbow??? :shock: Took me the better part of 2 hours of faffing around and breaking a tool to swap out the old cracked unit for a new one. The good new is its fited now and seems on...
by jimmyh
Tue 22 Mar, 2016 21:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Some newbie Technical help needed please.
Replies: 11
Views: 1430

Re: Some newbie Technical help needed please.

TA. A gearbox flush is on the cards as soon as I can release the funds for it and as soon as I can decide whether to try DIY or just hand it to my mechanics.
by jimmyh
Tue 22 Mar, 2016 20:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Some newbie Technical help needed please.
Replies: 11
Views: 1430

Some newbie Technical help needed please.

Firstly Hi All. :wave I am as above a newbie to Z3's. I recently bought a 2.8 which is turning into something of a project car as I am a bit obsessive. So far it has had new disks and pads all round new rear springs etc etc. Today I replaced the serpentine belt. Very chuffed with myself and super ea...