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BTW - My Meyle water pump just went 2 weeks ago after only 2 years and 40k km.

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I'll bet it's the water pump.
Take a short piece of garden hose and use it as a stethoscope. You should be able to locate the source of the whining.

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The second time was simpler....52 minutes door card to door card.
OK a week later - so must have been the actuator.
BTW - the OEM actuators are manufactured by VDO

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Fine - but I don't see how accessing the back will help.
If you really have a problem understanding what is interfering - build a clear box or a frame the shape of the head unit (even one of the frames that support head units without the unit inside) and push it in.....

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Is there a reason you cannot pull out the head unit to see what is interfering?
On mine I need to push the back end upwards to get it to fit.

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Try removing the yellow connector (two contacts inside connector) under the seat and spraying with contact cleaner - works for me and often need to do it a couple of times before getting a good contact.

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And please spell out what modification was needed to fit the clock (and also what the PN of the E30 clock is)
I'm happy with my solution - but would be even happier if my analog clock was illuminated

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Pics?

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While waiting for my Actuator to arrive - came across this fix that has been nagging me for a while:
Stiff door latch action.
This may also benefit others -
http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showt ... ing-issues

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I just realized that to see the time at night I need to look at the digital time on the radio - duh!!

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Well a lot of help you all have been... Upon inspiration from another creative zedder - I luckily found a rectangular analog wristwatch which seemed to be a perfect fit to modify an old defective Z3 digital clock '98. The watch face is 38mm high and 36mm wide (Q&Q Quartz model #VR30J002Y) eg htt...

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Here is a discussion - but I expect is only for facelift? as the analog clock PN 62138383663 is not suitable for the rectangular opening of the prefacelift. https://zroadster.org/threads/how-to-change-the-digital-clock-into-analog-clock.2590/#post-48493 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1999-2002-BMW-Z3-ANALO...

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It's an old subject with not definitive answer anywhere.
Can someone advise what analog clock is a retrofit for the rectangular digital clocks in the preface-lift console?
Much appreciated & have a nice weekend.

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Ok - thanks for the inspiration. I did it once - it'll take under a couple hours. I was stupid to put in a complete Actuator/latch assembly from a breaker considering the cheap prices on new actuators. Motormec don't seem to stock this actuator anymore and the best deal seems to be the VDO part ment...

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What was you mode of failure - I'm still trying to figure out if it's the actuator or the latch assembly beneath it. A hint that it's the actuator is that it works when the sun is shining and is more erratic when it's cold outside. A Pelican tech claimed somewhere that this indicates it's probably t...

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For some reason I'm gambling on the actuator and don't fancy going for another second hand one. (If I was not afraid of screwing up the other door, the best idea would be to swap the actuators on both doors and see where the problem ends up) Anyone tried this? http://www.ebay.com/itm/VDO-BMW-3-5-Ser...

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I removed the door card and had a look and found that my rods are connected properly as per the picture below. (the rod on the left is to the inner door latch the rod on the right is the button) The mechanism seems to be moving well - nevertheless I doused it again with silicone spray - not 100% sur...

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I like your insight about the position of the link rods. I did not think there was more than one way to insert.
Which one are you referring to? The inner handle or the button and how do I know which is the "right" way?

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OK - back to where I started.
Mechanism is acting up again - 2 months after putting in a used mechanism (actuator and latch)
I'll try lube again and see how I go. I wonder what point there will be in putting in a third latch/mechanism (unless I go for a new part...)

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I see that it's in fact Carnuba Wax & emulsifier to remove the surface dirt.
You got to have Kahunas to use it on a dirty car.

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Is the result any different than good Carnuba wax?

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Have a look what worked for me
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 45#p376345

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Anybody have a DA polisher looking for a new home?

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Seems like it's a breeze for the M44 to do 300k km - but take my word for it - assume by then you'll have every ailment listed here in the forum. Most are not too much of a challenge if you have the time and patience.

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As most know, there is a Z3 gremlin where the fuel gauge becomes erratic. Years ago it was diagnosed as gunk on the copper surface of the gauge “potentiometer”, where contact is made with the floating arm. The fix documented by a BMW bulletin was to replace complete sender unit for “complaining cust...

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Thanks for the post - enjoyed it

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Here is a tip to overcome the difficulty everyone encounters when replacing the window guide. Remove the rubber window seals. One can then clearly see the position of the window guide from above, and it's then easy to slide it upward in a clockwise motion into place.

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The uniformity of plastic materials... After 16 years, the ledges (closest to the handbrake) that support both my window switches failed within one month of each other. Interesting in that it is only a function of aging and not use (my driver's switch is used 10x more). Anyway - one ledge broke and ...

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Finally got fed up with repeatedly fussing with silicone spray to get the actuator/latch to work properly. Picked up a used part from Steve at BMWerks. Used a couple of guides: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17528 http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1072452-Z3-Passeng...

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Cooper I get the same consistent numbers on my 1.9L auto.
Perhaps the miles in the UK are really kilometers - the consumptions some quote here are hardly believable...

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You may need a bandaid for a couple of small cuts from the head unit opening

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Sounds like the light in the instrument cluster went. I never heard of an airbag light resetting itself.

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If you manage to drive with a finger on the mount you will feel the clicking

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Trianglar storage tray on left side of boot slightly out of place.
Cracked weld on the exhaust support arm
Slipped exhaust mount allowing exhaust to sway sideways and tap bumper

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Indeed Eire.
Some really patriotic people here...

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Close but no cigar..
1925 Citroen C2

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Seen during set-up on Sunday in Ireland: http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/bonboniera_2008/photo1_zps5e7f8170.jpg Some Rileys: http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/bonboniera_2008/photo3_zps59e6402f.jpg Z3 spotted opposite Flanagan's in Killaloe: http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/b...

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This week will get a breather in London and Western Ireland. Will pick up a replacement fuel level gauge and a door actuator waiting for me.

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Again for the record - 12 months to the day and started acting up again...... (seems like nothing ever changes...Also Iron Dome back in action)

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If you would have searched you would have found I discussed it already. You are only the second person to have this problem

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These two are pretty standard so I did not even list them- On a lift: 1. Check the rubber exhaust mounts and support welds 2. Check there is no rattle on either sides of the petrol tank due to softening of the foam above the support straps 3. It can also be the engine mounts that is reflected by a k...

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See if it is the connector to the microswitch that senses the temp setting to open and close the valve to the heater core.

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If it's intermittent - I doubt it's an electrical problem.

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It's quite hard to get access whether you remove the door card or not. But if you give a very generous douse of silicone spray and or WD40 -it should release for an extended period (12 months). Obviously if it's just a stuck solenoid.

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As Cheify said....look at the rubber differential mount - not the floor welds

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The exhaust rubber is pretty new & and I used a few layers of tire inner tube on top of thr fuel tank straps.

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Was not too difficult to find.
Seems like the noise was the exhaust knocking on the subframe.
Used the opportunity to change out the rubber lining under the fuel tank straps.

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37-40 MPG?
What do you get when you go uphill?

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Great "Buy it now" deal
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-side-v ... 19ef9d7ce7

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