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by wonderloaf
Sun 11 Sep, 2016 17:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: When is a dashboard rattle not a dashboard rattle?
Replies: 0
Views: 1184

When is a dashboard rattle not a dashboard rattle?

Answer: when it's a washer bottle rattle. I've had an assumed dash rattle that's gradually been getting worse over the last few months and I was convinced it was somewhere behind the passenger airbag. In attempt to locate it I've gradually been disassembling the dash and this was the state of my car...
by wonderloaf
Tue 06 Sep, 2016 07:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Passenger Airbag removal
Replies: 6
Views: 2790

Re: Passenger Airbag removal

Cheers Guys, take it as read I will definitely be disconnecting the battery! Just hope it allows me to cure the rattle :(
by wonderloaf
Mon 05 Sep, 2016 19:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Passenger Airbag removal
Replies: 6
Views: 2790

Re: Passenger Airbag removal

dennisedlin wrote:You've no problem if you do as you've described. It's easy to remove, I think there's a retaining strap too but keep the battery disconnected until you completely reassemble.
Cheers, I've already got the cover and retaining strap removed, just wanted to check before going to the next level.
by wonderloaf
Mon 05 Sep, 2016 18:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Passenger Airbag removal
Replies: 6
Views: 2790

Passenger Airbag removal

Hi All, I've got the mother of all dash rattles emanating from somewhere between the passenger airbag and the screen which I'm finding very hard to track down and is beginning to drive me insane. I currently got the passenger side dash partially disassembled and would like to remove the passenger ai...
by wonderloaf
Thu 21 Jul, 2016 07:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: bad leak behind passenger seat
Replies: 7
Views: 3133

Re: bad leak behind passenger seat

It's worth looking at the waterproof membrane behind the door cards as well, I had water getting under the passenger seat due to a split in this part. The water comes in at the bottom of the window and leaks out at the bottom of the door between the door card and door frame, when it happens you woul...
by wonderloaf
Wed 20 Jul, 2016 04:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Diagnostic Code P0340 - 2.2 M54
Replies: 3
Views: 1514

Re: Diagnostic Code P0340 - 2.2 M54

Many have tried aftermarket camshaft sensors (me included for other cars) and they have been rubbish. It seems to be one area where OE is definitely best. I tried two in succession from GSF (VTECH brand) for a non-BMW family car and both worked very poorly, I managed to return them (can be a proble...
by wonderloaf
Wed 20 Jul, 2016 04:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Diagnostic Code P0340 - 2.2 M54
Replies: 3
Views: 1514

Re: Diagnostic Code P0340 - 2.2 M54

Many have tried aftermarket camshaft sensors (me included for other cars) and they have been rubbish. It seems to be one area where OE is definitely best. I tried two in succession from GSF (VTECH brand) for a non-BMW family car and both worked very poorly, I managed to return them (can be a proble...
by wonderloaf
Tue 19 Jul, 2016 21:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Diagnostic Code P0340 - 2.2 M54
Replies: 3
Views: 1514

Diagnostic Code P0340 - 2.2 M54

Been having a few starting and idling problems with my M54 2.2 just recently: bad starting, lumpy idle, cutting out, flat acceleration. Put it into my local garage who diagnosed Vanos seal problems which were replaced accordingly, the old seals had started breaking up and some generally amalgamating...
by wonderloaf
Sun 03 Jul, 2016 15:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 3.0 Lagging at low revs.? :(
Replies: 15
Views: 3495

Re: 3.0 Lagging at low revs.? :(

I've just been experiencing very similar symptoms on my 2.2, put into the local garage any they tried cleaning out the throttle body which has certainly helped the tick over and starting from cold, but no change to the other symptoms. I ran a diagnostics and it said a cam sensor problem, but the guy...
by wonderloaf
Wed 13 Apr, 2016 07:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front ABS Sensor Removal
Replies: 2
Views: 1488

Re: Front ABS Sensor Removal

They are a tight fit when new and as soon as any rust starts they seem to be stuck solid and most seem to have to destroy then to get them out.Yes there is only one fixing and as you have got that out there may be some hope if you leave them soaking in penetrating type fluid. Thanks for the reply, ...
by wonderloaf
Tue 12 Apr, 2016 18:59
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front ABS Sensor Removal
Replies: 2
Views: 1488

Front ABS Sensor Removal

Hi all, after some advice on how to remove a front ABS sensor. Today got the orange ASC and ABS lights come up on my dashboard, after a bit of searching around on here and the WWW it seemed like dirty ABS sensors could be the culprit and an easy fix to clean them. So duly removed the rear sensors an...
by wonderloaf
Mon 11 Apr, 2016 11:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Special Tool - Viscous Fan Removal
Replies: 13
Views: 5884

Re: Special Tool - Viscous Fan Removal

gookah wrote:I just put an adjustable spanner on and give it a what with a lump hammer, always worked for me...
Worked for me as well.
by wonderloaf
Tue 16 Feb, 2016 19:47
Forum: Z3 range knowledgebase
Topic: Repairing a heater resistor - HowTo
Replies: 7
Views: 11796

Heater Control Resistor - additional fix

janijoeli recently posted an excellent article on how to repair a heater resistor, but also after my recent experience of this problem just wanted to add another possible another 'fix'. What I found was that although I went through all the actions of cleaning, soldering, buzzing out the circuit as d...
by wonderloaf
Mon 14 Dec, 2015 03:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Is this in stock anywhere? (window polish paste)
Replies: 6
Views: 2245

Re: Is this in stock anywhere? (window polish paste)

I saw in another post someone mentioned using Autosol to clean their rear window, stupidly I thought they meant the chrome cleaner so I went and tried it and it did a brilliant job! Think I'll invest in some of proper stuff now!
by wonderloaf
Sun 29 Nov, 2015 20:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: door card fittings
Replies: 26
Views: 5014

Re: door card fittings

OK that's a relief!
by wonderloaf
Sun 29 Nov, 2015 15:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: door card fittings
Replies: 26
Views: 5014

Re: door card fittings

Yeah I noticed that the clips were a bit looser than the originals, but thought rather that than too tight! Re the glue gun I tried that but it didn't hold the brackets so went down the fibre glass resin route as I had some in the garage. If for any reason you're not satisfied let me know and I'll r...
by wonderloaf
Fri 27 Nov, 2015 20:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hard top rubber trim
Replies: 8
Views: 2204

Re: Hard top rubber trim

If you think the rubbers just gone a bit hard try some Gummi Pflege .. it worked for me, even stopped a leak! http://www.amazon.co.uk/Einszett-Gummi-Pflege-Rubber-Stick/dp/B007TNOQDI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1448654802&sr=8-2&keywords=gummipflege A lot of zed owners swear by it, it's part ...
by wonderloaf
Wed 25 Nov, 2015 18:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: door card fittings
Replies: 26
Views: 5014

Re: door card fittings

Glad you got them ok, let me know how you get on.
by wonderloaf
Mon 23 Nov, 2015 18:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: door card fittings
Replies: 26
Views: 5014

Re: door card fittings

peter2b wrote:
wonderloaf wrote:
peter2b wrote:tried again
peter2b
Still nothing ... I've changed my settings so you can email me, try that please!
beer tokens sent via pay pal
peter2b
Hi Peter, payment received, many thanks, will send parts out to you tomorrow.
by wonderloaf
Fri 20 Nov, 2015 19:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: door card fittings
Replies: 26
Views: 5014

Re: door card fittings

peter2b wrote:tried again
peter2b
Still nothing ... I've changed my settings so you can email me, try that please!
by wonderloaf
Fri 20 Nov, 2015 07:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: door card fittings
Replies: 26
Views: 5014

Re: door card fittings

if you have 3 spare I would like them how much? peter2b Hi Peter, not looking to make any money out of these just cover my costs so how does a couple of quid each plus a bit for postage sound ... £7.00 in total? Payment by Paypal preferred , PM me with your details if you're still interested. FYI I...
by wonderloaf
Thu 19 Nov, 2015 14:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: door card fittings
Replies: 26
Views: 5014

Re: door card fittings

Southernboy wrote:They fit onto the door card. The press in clips fit into the hole you can see in the pics, and they clip into the holes in the sheet steel of the door.
You beat me to it Southernboy ... thanks :)
by wonderloaf
Tue 17 Nov, 2015 22:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: door card fittings
Replies: 26
Views: 5014

Re: door card fittings

if you have 3 spare I would like them how much? peter2b Hi Peter, not looking to make any money out of these just cover my costs so how does a couple of quid each plus a bit for postage sound ... £7.00 in total? Payment by Paypal preferred , PM me with your details if you're still interested. FYI I...
by wonderloaf
Tue 17 Nov, 2015 08:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: door card fittings
Replies: 26
Views: 5014

Re: door card fittings

Don't know if anybody is interested, but I recently needed to replace some of the black plastic pieces on my door cards as a few were missing, and as far as I know BMW don't supply these separately I modelled some up in 3D CAD and had some parts made in a strong nylon material using a 3D printing pr...
by wonderloaf
Sun 08 Nov, 2015 16:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Need some advice please think I have just killed my zed
Replies: 12
Views: 3221

Re: Need some advice please think I have just killed my zed

The water pump blowing - quite possible of course - would be silent IMHO, and this was an explosive noise. I disagree, when my pump went it certainly made quite a bang ... well not the actual pump but the bearings failed big time and the fan ripped the housing out and spread it around under my bonn...
by wonderloaf
Sun 08 Nov, 2015 14:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Need some advice please think I have just killed my zed
Replies: 12
Views: 3221

Re: Need some advice please think I have just killed my zed

Could it be the water pump has blown? Similar thing happened to me, the only way is to take a look!
by wonderloaf
Wed 04 Nov, 2015 20:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Which trolley jack?
Replies: 13
Views: 4112

Re: Which trolley jack?

Brian4 wrote:If the car is still too low for the jack just drive it onto some wood blocks, 2" floor joist offcuts from a building site are good.
... just remember to take the nails out first!
by wonderloaf
Sat 17 Oct, 2015 21:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Door mirror repair kit fitted successfully.
Replies: 7
Views: 2987

Re: Door mirror repair kit fitted successfully.

Perfect timing, I've just noticed that the base of my drivers side mirror is corroding yet again ( only fixed it a year or so ago) so will be bookmarking this page and be getting onto it next spring.

Thanks for posting :thumb: :thumb:
by wonderloaf
Tue 01 Sep, 2015 08:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Noise near side rear
Replies: 11
Views: 2056

Re: Noise near side rear

I have noticed the "diff whine" is more pronounced after extended high speed driving added to distance. I guess the hotter the diff gets, the more it tends to produce the symptomatic BMW diff whine. It's quite common. I was told by a BMW mechanic that it is amplified by the hollow axle ca...
by wonderloaf
Mon 31 Aug, 2015 19:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Noise near side rear
Replies: 11
Views: 2056

Re: Noise near side rear

I've had the same thing with my car since I've had it ... got the car with ~22k miles on the clock, now at 82k and still have the same noise, although much reduced now since changing the diff oil. I've looked around the internet quite a bit and there are some stories of people who have had their car...
by wonderloaf
Mon 17 Aug, 2015 11:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Sills....
Replies: 3
Views: 1019

Re: Sills....

Do they look like Item 3 on the RealOEM page link below? http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=CJ11-EUR-12_1994_Z3_BMW_Z3_18&diagId=51_4708#82659404935 They might be part of a retrofit Aerodynamics package? ... see also RealOEM link below: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?q=511194...
by wonderloaf
Fri 14 Aug, 2015 11:12
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Mud flaps
Replies: 8
Views: 2061

Re: Mud flaps

You only need front ones, rear bumper section is plastic, = no rust! I only put front ones on initially but thought it looked a bit weird so added a second pair to the rear bumper as well ... IMHO much better! Re the rust issue, I noticed that I had a small amount of the evil stuff at the bottom in...
by wonderloaf
Thu 13 Aug, 2015 09:00
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Mud flaps
Replies: 8
Views: 2061

Re: Mud flaps

I don`t think you can get OEM ones any more. Someone on here bought the following a while ago and said they were a good fit. I bookmarked the page for future reference. Only the rears though http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190977845084?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 These look to ...
by wonderloaf
Fri 26 Jun, 2015 11:15
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: FNG here
Replies: 7
Views: 2193

Re: FNG here

Nice car, shame the steering wheels on the wrong side though :-)
Welcome to the forum!
by wonderloaf
Thu 25 Jun, 2015 16:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 Hood replacement - are the BMW dealers having a laugh
Replies: 61
Views: 27109

Re: Z3 Hood replacement - are the BMW dealers having a laugh

Soft Tops Croydon quoted Supply and Fit at £325, around half the price! After discussing materials and spec. which seem to be same as Soft Top shop, I am booked in for 16th July. Only difference is they do not have the pocketed version. They are moving domain servers at present and the web site is ...
by wonderloaf
Wed 13 May, 2015 18:54
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: COST OF RE-SPRAY.
Replies: 6
Views: 4962

Re: COST OF RE-SPRAY.

Here's the next amazing thing today....... I stopped off at BMW dealership locally...they have their own paint / body shop... I went in and asked if they could mix me some touch up paint...5 minutes later the fella comes back with a 100ml plastic bottle, complete with brush...price - FREE !! :shock...
by wonderloaf
Sat 09 May, 2015 15:53
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: MUDFLAPS ?
Replies: 13
Views: 3855

Re: MUDFLAPS ?

Just bought the last pair from my local Halfrauds, probably try and fit them tomorrow!
by wonderloaf
Sat 09 May, 2015 09:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear window replacement.If the outer zip has come away.
Replies: 11
Views: 2959

Re: Rear window replacement.If the outer zip has come away.

Having looked at the Soft Tops ebay site I notice that they don't stitch the roof to the supporting roof bars anymore .. had mine fitted by Soft Tops a few years ago and was a bit surprised when I turned up to collect it to see two lines of stitching running across the top of the roof. Was told that...
by wonderloaf
Sat 09 May, 2015 07:59
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: MUDFLAPS ?
Replies: 13
Views: 3855

Re: MUDFLAPS ?

Just noticed that I'm getting a bit of stonechip damage on the sills so thinking about putting mudflaps on my zed, thing is I don't like the idea of drilling holes in the wing. Seem to remember in the old days you could get mudflap clamps like these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-Mudflap-Clamps-U-...
by wonderloaf
Thu 23 Apr, 2015 20:33
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Z3 - consigned to the archives
Replies: 5
Views: 1577

Re: Z3 - consigned to the archives

bertiejaffa wrote:in the boxes on the left - there are 2 options - current and archive
Doh! .... having a Senior moment, seems to be happening a lot lately! :head:
by wonderloaf
Thu 23 Apr, 2015 11:38
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Z3 - consigned to the archives
Replies: 5
Views: 1577

Re: Z3 - consigned to the archives

So how do you get to the Archive section? I see they have the following message shown on the select model page, but can't find any links to said Archive section: "Older models such as the E30 can be found in the Archive section." Luckily I have a browser bookmark that still takes me direct...
by wonderloaf
Wed 15 Apr, 2015 20:19
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted: Worn/noisy but working DISA Valve
Replies: 12
Views: 2693

Re: Wanted: Worn/noisy but working DISA Valve

Part number 11611438404 I am getting a code 175 DISA Control Circuit Electrical. I suspect the electronics are gone in mine which is a shame as it is otherwise quiet. Before paying £234 for a new one I'd like to try and get hold of a discarded one and see if it gets rid of the error. Happy to pay a...
by wonderloaf
Wed 25 Feb, 2015 12:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Judder after driving through a puddle
Replies: 11
Views: 2825

Re: Judder after driving through a puddle

My daughter had a similar problem after driving her E46 through an unexpectedly deep puddle, the answer being that the rubber intake elbow had split, and admitted water, which entered number 5 cylinder and caused a bent connecting rod. She was about to sell it before moving to New Zealand, but luck...
by wonderloaf
Tue 24 Feb, 2015 12:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Judder after driving through a puddle
Replies: 11
Views: 2825

Re: Judder after driving through a puddle

To examine the belts, it's best done from the top. Remove the air filter housing, the radiator cowling and then the fan (The fan is a "left hand thread" - ie it'll screw off in the same direction as one would usually screw something on). Once you have those items out the way, you will hav...
by wonderloaf
Tue 24 Feb, 2015 11:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Judder after driving through a puddle
Replies: 11
Views: 2825

Re: Judder after driving through a puddle

Hi Southernboy, many thanks for taking the time to get all this info down, much appreciated. After going through the shallower puddle this morning I'm certain that the noise I heard was down to a belt squealing, which I also occasionally get when I first start the car up in the morning (worse on col...
by wonderloaf
Tue 24 Feb, 2015 08:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Judder after driving through a puddle
Replies: 11
Views: 2825

Re: Judder after driving through a puddle

If I have something that I do not want to handle myself, I use Kings in South Warnborough, They sorted an elusive problem on my E46 3251i which the main dealer couldn't find. and are very friendly and reasonably priced. :) Thanks for the recommendation I'll bear them in mind, it's good to know of a...
by wonderloaf
Mon 23 Feb, 2015 17:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Judder after driving through a puddle
Replies: 11
Views: 2825

Re: Judder after driving through a puddle

OK now I'm worried, will talk to my usual garage about replacing the clutch ... does anybody have any other recommendations around the Basingstoke area? Think this month is going to be expensive as I need an Inspection 2 + fluid change, some suspension work done, and now maybe (ie probably) this ......
by wonderloaf
Mon 23 Feb, 2015 12:45
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Whats in your garage?
Replies: 31
Views: 11825

Re: Whats in your garage?

Washing Machine, Tumble Drier, Fridge Freezer, couple of bikes and all the rubbish we can't fit into the house. You mean garages are actually meant for cars?
by wonderloaf
Mon 23 Feb, 2015 12:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Judder after driving through a puddle
Replies: 11
Views: 2825

Judder after driving through a puddle

This morning on the way to work had to drive through a shallow puddle (probably 2-3 inches deep) which was pretty uneventful, until I had to do a standing start at the next road junction, when the car started to judder. This is not unusual as it has always happened since I got the car a few years ag...