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by Brian4
Thu 14 May, 2015 17:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: power steering pipe mystery
Replies: 7
Views: 1633

Re: power steering pipe mystery

Just a thought and I guess you are in Lincolnshire from your signature but might be worth contacting these. I know they fit hydraulic hoses to most items of plant and I'm sure they could make up what you want as to cost unsure. I've thought about asking them when I see them on site but never got rou...
by Brian4
Sat 09 May, 2015 14:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Leather . Leather ?
Replies: 12
Views: 2739

Re: Leather . Leather ?

E45 cream is good.
by Brian4
Thu 07 May, 2015 19:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ac type 3 18 wheels
Replies: 6
Views: 1754

Re: ac type 3 18 wheels

Agree with Johntt.
5 series wheels have a smaller offset so will stick out more than zed or 3 series wheels so spacers will make it worse.

here's a link to BMW wheels.
http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/
by Brian4
Tue 28 Apr, 2015 18:03
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15
Replies: 91
Views: 27822

Re: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15

Hi phil

Should be there 09.30 ish so will help when we get in
by Brian4
Mon 27 Apr, 2015 18:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Bad day today...
Replies: 50
Views: 8392

Re: Bad day today...

If the door car clips break some here and they ship to Europe. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-DOOR-CLIPS-CARD-TRIM-PANEL-INTERIOR-E34-E36-E38-E39-E46-3-5-7-series-/190691842905?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2c661e9b59 As Southernboy says carefully with a 2 pronged plastic tool lever the clips on...
by Brian4
Mon 20 Apr, 2015 19:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gear change thud
Replies: 5
Views: 1836

Re: Gear change thud

I think it needs to be on a ramp as the diff has to come out.
The bush is in the diff but the bracket the diff is bolted to is on the underside of the car, ( I said to the subframe before but meant the body ) and this goes both sides of the diff bush so it can't be accessed in place.
by Brian4
Mon 20 Apr, 2015 18:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: low fuel
Replies: 9
Views: 1772

Re: low fuel

Running out of fuel can damage the cat as well.
by Brian4
Mon 20 Apr, 2015 18:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gear change thud
Replies: 5
Views: 1836

Re: Gear change thud

Can you tell where the thud is coming from rear or centre of the car. Probably is the diff mounting bush from the diff to the subframe. The flexible coupling is propshaft to rear of gearbox so would come from centre of the car. Have a look for any cracks in the rubber or movement in both of these .
by Brian4
Fri 17 Apr, 2015 19:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Exhaust Question
Replies: 33
Views: 7269

Re: Exhaust Question

johnz3 wrote:In Zed-dan's picture is that the vacuum solenoid as opposed to the valve?
No John that is the valve. the solenoid has electric wire and the small pipe to and from it. I think it was under the tilt alarm sensor l hand side boot in the well behind the rear wheel.
by Brian4
Fri 17 Apr, 2015 18:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Exhaust Question
Replies: 33
Views: 7269

Re: Exhaust Question

I have read somewhere that the flap was not fitted to the autos but I may be wrong. Ours hasn't got the valve but the vacuum solenoid is fitted in the well behind the rear wheel.
by Brian4
Fri 17 Apr, 2015 18:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: speedo reading a bit slow
Replies: 43
Views: 8653

Re: speedo reading a bit slow

' speedo IS working ok now it was me who thought it was wrong just seemed to going slower that i thought it should ' I guess from that statement that you daily drive is a diesel ours is 1750 at 80 in 8th
by Brian4
Sun 12 Apr, 2015 16:11
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15
Replies: 91
Views: 27822

Re: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15

Only if you stop being dyslexic Mork
by Brian4
Sun 12 Apr, 2015 15:28
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15
Replies: 91
Views: 27822

Re: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15

Koolflyer and Jasez3M added. Looks as if it will be 60+ cars including Z4 forum great turnout.
by Brian4
Sat 11 Apr, 2015 18:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: BMW AC Schnitzer wheel question.
Replies: 3
Views: 928

Re: BMW AC Schnitzer wheel question.

If all 4 wheels are 8.5" they might be a bit tight on the front. Check with the seller as the usual fitment for Z3 and 3 series was 7.5" front and 8.5" rear. If you put your wheel sizes into this calculator might help. http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php?width=225&aspect=45&d...
by Brian4
Fri 03 Apr, 2015 16:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New Z3 owner with a few niggles
Replies: 13
Views: 2805

Re: New Z3 owner with a few niggles

Sticking window usually needs some silicon spay along the window guides. It is better if you can get the door card off and access the window guides from behind the membrane. Careful not to tear it as it is part of the waterproofing for the door. If not can be done without and keep trying the window ...
by Brian4
Mon 30 Mar, 2015 18:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Mystery Noise after stone passed under car
Replies: 25
Views: 5936

Re: Mystery Noise after stone passed under car

If you use the rubber mallet don't have your head/face too close as the hammer may bounce back at you off the tyre. Clean off both the inside of the wheel and the spigot on the hub and small amount of copper grease.
by Brian4
Mon 30 Mar, 2015 18:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How do you change the plugs on a 1.9 Roadster using the BMW
Replies: 6
Views: 1772

Re: How do you change the plugs on a 1.9 Roadster using the

The plugs are under the cover that runs down the centre of the cylinder head not to one side. The plug leads run from the black box (Coil pack) around and under the cover and are quite well buried into the head. A magnet is useful to lift the plugs out if using the bmw box spanner.
by Brian4
Mon 30 Mar, 2015 18:39
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: ouch z3 on the A51
Replies: 4
Views: 1570

Re: ouch z3 on the A51

Shame as that will be another one gone. Insurers won't pay for a new bonnet £1K + bits + paint = £2k+
by Brian4
Mon 30 Mar, 2015 18:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: wheel merchant comes unstuck?
Replies: 14
Views: 3183

Re: wheel merchant comes unstuck?

Hi wheelsinheaven. To work out how you wheels will fit try this site. http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php?width=225&aspect=45&diameter=17&wheelwidth=7.5&offset=41&width2=245&aspect2=40&diameter2=17&wheelwidth2=9.5&offset2=25#content If you think they are bmw whee...
by Brian4
Thu 26 Mar, 2015 19:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 3.0L =- what tyres?
Replies: 14
Views: 3754

Re: 3.0L =- what tyres?

Those F1 gsd3 are directional tyres and zeds were designed to run on assymetrical tyres and mostly came with Conti sport contact 3 fitted. I have heard some good reports on Falken 914 tyres £60 ish from online suppliers
by Brian4
Wed 25 Mar, 2015 19:40
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15
Replies: 91
Views: 27822

Re: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15

johnz3 wrote:Hi Brian. Can you please check I am down as well. Thanks.
Not ready yet wrote:Can I put my name down for this also please

Both added filling up nicely now.
by Brian4
Wed 25 Mar, 2015 17:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Power Steering
Replies: 6
Views: 3282

Re: Power Steering

Hi Patty first thing is to check you have some fluid in the reservoir. The fluid is pumped round the system when the engine is running. Check for leaks from the pipes to the steering rack. The bungs on the rack aren't drains but part of the rack. Here's 3 ways http://www.dvatp.com/bmw/power_steering...
by Brian4
Tue 24 Mar, 2015 20:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 - A Neo Classic!
Replies: 6
Views: 1276

Re: Z3 - A Neo Classic!

Looking good Mike. I hope there wern't too may stone chips after the photo.

Z3's seem to be getting a bit of good press recently. Mine was featured in Practical Classics Feb '14
by Brian4
Tue 24 Mar, 2015 20:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Nuts and bolts
Replies: 14
Views: 2218

Re: Nuts and bolts

Agree with Bentleyboy high tensile stainless are harder to find and torque settings are different because there is less friction with stainless threads. Fine for non loadbearing bolts but not for suspension etc replacement. bit of bling is fine.
by Brian4
Sun 22 Mar, 2015 19:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Nuts and bolts
Replies: 14
Views: 2218

Re: Nuts and bolts

If you are replacing the control arms complete most seem to come with new bolts and nuts so should be ok. If you are just refurbing and painting the control arms just note that the nyloc huts for the inner. outer and steering ball joints are metric fine thread not the normal thread pitch and the bol...
by Brian4
Thu 19 Mar, 2015 20:16
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New Z3 owner (MGB Convert!)
Replies: 14
Views: 4617

Re: New Z3 owner (MGB Convert!)

The rear dampers are fairly easy to do but the fronts need some care with spring compressor. I took both struts out of ours but didn't take the springs off 3/4 hr each side.
by Brian4
Thu 19 Mar, 2015 17:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 clean inside roof
Replies: 19
Views: 2258

Re: Z3 clean inside roof

Why not trying to get one from a car being dismantled in the UK where the plastic hasn't been exposed to the temperatures you have in Athens. A Small steam cleaner might clean the inside of the roof or carefully with fabric cleaner.
by Brian4
Wed 18 Mar, 2015 16:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.0l 2000 Z3 Questions
Replies: 18
Views: 3352

Re: 2.0l 2000 Z3 Questions

pm sent re code reader
by Brian4
Tue 17 Mar, 2015 19:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Code readers not communicating.
Replies: 14
Views: 3172

Re: Code readers not communicating.

That will be the connector under the seat for the seat belt tensioner or occupancy sensor. The wiring connector can become loose when moving the seat. Have a look for the threads on here somewhere about airbag lights.
by Brian4
Mon 16 Mar, 2015 20:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Code readers not communicating.
Replies: 14
Views: 3172

Re: Code readers not communicating.

Here you go. For the M54 engine but the 2.8 is similar.

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by Brian4
Mon 16 Mar, 2015 19:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: front side lights
Replies: 10
Views: 769

Re: front side lights

The simplest fixes are the best. All sorted now I was hoping you hadn't the same problem as Althulas had with his light switch but both front and rear didn't work then.
by Brian4
Mon 16 Mar, 2015 19:14
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15
Replies: 91
Views: 27822

Re: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15

Z3cade wrote:I'll be there Brian ;)
You're already down Liam Caroline beat you to it. I assume all 3 of you are coming? Is the coupe coming or the support car.
by Brian4
Sun 15 Mar, 2015 19:59
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New Z3 owner (MGB Convert!)
Replies: 14
Views: 4617

Re: New Z3 owner (MGB Convert!)

Hi and welcome Here'e a guide on refurbing the mirror base is is for the M mirrors but the principle is the same and is common issue. Word of warning do not force the mirror to twist on it's base and the corrode aluminium and steel don't mix well. http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&am...
by Brian4
Wed 11 Mar, 2015 20:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: AC Motor Query?
Replies: 2
Views: 724

Re: AC Motor Query?

The front radiator/condenser is just to cool the compressed refrigerant and like the car engine cooling system the fan will only run if there is insufficient cooling from the air flowing over the condenser. ie the fan will only run when needed.
by Brian4
Wed 11 Mar, 2015 19:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Servicing costs.
Replies: 14
Views: 3078

Re: Servicing costs.

Sounds a good way of doing things Dave. So all changed for you in 2 hours work sounds about right, the oil change at main dealers for my 5 series was £35 excluding parts so 15 mins so your timing is about right. Labour for the air filter was £15 and that was a pain of a job.
by Brian4
Fri 06 Mar, 2015 20:22
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Buckinghamshire Cruise 8th March 2015
Replies: 21
Views: 4736

Re: Buckinghamshire Cruise 8th March 2015

Hello Brian, Could do with a good brekkie, only myself coming though (the original billy no mates!) Regards BB All booked for you including brekkie see you Sunday. Looks to be 9 or 10 meeting up at Kilsby on the A5 and then driving down to Boycott farm. Meet George Inn Watling Street, Kilsby CV23 8YE
by Brian4
Fri 06 Mar, 2015 19:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: front lower ball joint replacement help needed
Replies: 10
Views: 2298

Re: front lower ball joint replacement help needed

I split the outer ball joints the other weekend using a hammer on the side of the arm, this doesn't damage the rubber boot. The inner ones are more difficult to hit whilst the car is on axle stands. The fork type splitter just needs a solid hit to work.
by Brian4
Fri 06 Mar, 2015 19:18
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Buckinghamshire Cruise 8th March 2015
Replies: 21
Views: 4736

Re: Buckinghamshire Cruise 8th March 2015

Hi no reason why not. There may be a prob re Breakfast as one of the organisers asked for numbers attending to arrange brekkie. How many of you 1 or 2 and I will put you forward on the posting.
by Brian4
Tue 03 Mar, 2015 20:12
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: oil level warning light
Replies: 9
Views: 2256

Re: oil level warning light

Hi Mike looking at the Realoem diagrams of the latest engines there douesn't seem to be provision for dipstick at all. I also didn't realise that they don't have individual Main bearing caps but rather all 5 are in a separate casting. Must be to do with speed of assembly. The consensus of opinion on...
by Brian4
Mon 23 Feb, 2015 20:17
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Cruise to Duxford spring meet 03/05/2015
Replies: 40
Views: 9337

Re: Cruise to Duxford spring meet 03/05/2015

Hi Dave will let you know later but we usually go A5 then A14 as it direct route for us.
by Brian4
Mon 23 Feb, 2015 20:14
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15
Replies: 91
Views: 27822

Re: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15

Hi and welcome MikeyBE As Zed carer said there is a wide range of cars on display and a really interesting Museum as well. £10 per person entrance rather than £17 for public and we get to park in the grounds via a separate entrance. I am trying to coordinate the zed forums and with the Z4 forum but ...
by Brian4
Mon 23 Feb, 2015 16:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Zola's developed a nasty runny nose :-(
Replies: 3
Views: 1102

Re: Zola's developed a nasty runny nose :-(

I only try and help where I can and being a practical person I like to keep my cars in good order. the Eurocarparts price is online order and store pick up, if you order in store they will be more expensive. Now then mudflaps and you won't believe this but the halfords universal ones fit the front p...
by Brian4
Sun 22 Feb, 2015 15:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Zola's developed a nasty runny nose :-(
Replies: 3
Views: 1102

Re: Zola's developed a nasty runny nose :-(

If you can unbolt the tank and lift it out you will be able to see more clearly whether it is leaking from the joint in the pipe or the actual tank. I doubt if you can buy the 'O' ring separately but some engineers shops may have one. Eurocarparts have them for 39.54 http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/...
by Brian4
Sat 21 Feb, 2015 19:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: USEFUL DIY GUIDE FOR BMW'S
Replies: 3
Views: 1073

Re: USEFUL DIY GUIDE FOR BMW'S

Hi Barry

Here's another good site and they also have videos which are pretty good.
http://blog.bavauto.com/category/videos/

I also came across this the other day if anybody is working on the 6 cylinder engines.

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=899347
by Brian4
Sat 21 Feb, 2015 19:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ASC ABS lights
Replies: 11
Views: 1946

Re: ASC ABS lights

Hi Alan
I've never had it apart myself but here is a link to a replacement guide. It is for a 540 but the same principle applies.

http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showt ... nt-(540it)
by Brian4
Thu 12 Feb, 2015 19:47
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15
Replies: 91
Views: 27822

Re: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15

Been in contact with Russ from the Z4 forum and we are joining up with them and people from .net so will be a really good turnout of zeds. Just need some Z1 and Z8 to make the full house.

So far 6 of us 15 from .org and 21 from Z4.
by Brian4
Tue 03 Feb, 2015 16:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: MV1 wheels.
Replies: 3
Views: 1404

Re: MV1 wheels.

These ware the ones you mean?

http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/ style 72 on page 4 if so yes they should. With the offset calculator they will be 14mm closer to the front strut than standard wheels.
by Brian4
Mon 02 Feb, 2015 19:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.8 change of wheels
Replies: 13
Views: 2735

Re: 2.8 change of wheels

But $600 + delivery per wheel aint cheap.

Here's a UK site but it says the wheels are discontinued and only available as long as stocks last.

http://www.mwsint.com/custom/FitmentGui ... l&carYear=
by Brian4
Mon 02 Feb, 2015 16:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.8 change of wheels
Replies: 13
Views: 2735

Re: 2.8 change of wheels

The wheels you get need to have the same bolt spacing PCD 5x120 and preferably same offset as you existing wheels and also the centre bore needs to be the same to locate correctly on the hub. Z3 is 72.5mm

The wheel centre bore to fit the centre caps is 68 mm
by Brian4
Wed 28 Jan, 2015 09:46
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15
Replies: 91
Views: 27822

Re: Duxford Spring Car Show 03/05/15

OK will do Mark