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pedro20001

hi, i would recommend changing the ccv valve as it is buried under the inlet manifold, along with the joining plastic breather pipes as they can come brittle causing n air leak or increased oil comsumption.

pedro20001

Nice one, had my gearbox oil changed on saturday and along with a storm v1 gearknob, the shift has improved no end

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Just ordered a fitting kit from gsf as if i am going to the hassle of stripping the discs off them it will be sods law that a spring has broken and i am stuck waiting for the postman! looks like total cost will be just under £32 for pagid shoes from eurocarparts and the fitting kit, not bad really.

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thats brilliant, I think it is now a weekend job, not a monday morning - need the car for monday night need the car to get to work job!

pedro20001

just wondering how the clutch is?

pedro20001

great info guys; my zeds a 2001 2.2; del do you think the spring kit will be the same on mine? ( I haven't stripped them down yet!!)

pedro20001

Thanks again guys, really appreciate your help, any excuse to get out of diy!

pedro20001

cheers guys, really appreciate your help. the only reason i think i need to replace the shoes is because i am getting a rubbing sound from the rear wheels; i have replaced the pads and the discs are ok. last night i jacked up the rear end, rotated both wheels and heard the rubbing noise, when i lowe...

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Hi all, just a quickie, planning ahead, I am 99% sure that i need to replace the handbrake shoes due to grabbing, poor op, 12 years old etc; question is to remove them, do I need a special tool to unclip them? i only ask this as after googling someone says that the spring and pin need a special bmw ...

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Hi, regarding cost, I have been quoted £288 for clutch and £520 all in if i need a new dual mass flywheel. This is in the midlands. Does initially sound like clutch release bearing issue

pedro20001

storm v1 gearknob, handbrake and cig lighter blank...ooh and a disa mod kit, guess what i am doing at the weekend !

pedro20001

glad to hear its better; my moms 1999 2.0 had one, my 2001 2.2 doesn't !!!

pedro20001

ordered same fuchs from opie last week. Excellent customer service as I ordered 75w instead of correct 75w/80; they changed the order and didn't charge the difference

. car booked in to change oil as i figured for a tenner, it was not worth the hassle !

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There was an old thread ( sorry, can't remember where!) on here where someone made a blanking plate so that the whole assembly can be binned, possibly gookah? if my poor memory is right !

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just had offer of £45 accepted!

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2.2 for sound, 3.0 for speed!

pedro20001

Hi all, just wondering if anyone knows whether fuchs sintofluid 75w gear oil is suitable for a 2001 manual? I cannot see a sticker on the gearbox; after a quick nose through the forum i found mikes guide and this refers to a yellow sticker for his 2.8. Some forum members on another site are on about...

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Storm v1 gearknob. really impressed so ordered handbrake and lighter plug !

pedro20001

cheers guys, sometimes its nice to get a concensus from other owners; probably worrying over nothing. I must admit I always try to be mechanically sympathetic, I would rather spend money on something that improves the look / feel of the car rather than something that goes relatively unnoticed! that ...

pedro20001

Cheers del i will check out tomorrow. (When it stops raining and hailing!) I was hoping not to have to change my clutch as my e36 lasted well over 100k and i dont abuse it. Cheers again!

pedro20001

I have tried pumping the clutch but no difference. I must admit I have wondered if the slave cylinder was playing up after having an earls cdv bypass hose fitted or whether the garage had bled it correctly. Could a slave or master cyl / air in system cause the bite point to rise or would it just mak...

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Maybe... I have had an earls hose fitted about a year ago which improved the action but the pedal is heavyish not light and there are no obvious leaks. I do get a bit of clunking when changing gear sometimes ( I know the boxes can be a little agricultural!) and have experienced a wierd feeling :) wh...

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Evening, recently I have noticed that the clutch pedal is higher than before and after engaging, there is no more travel, ie the pedal is right at the top. there is no slip or judder so am guessing the auto adjust is working. Am i right in thinking that its near the end of its life (52K)? and need a...

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Evening, just wondering if anyone has ordered from the above and roughly how long they took to deliver? I am currently about 1 week in waiting and desperate to try my new knob

pedro20001

looks like they need a full refurb...could make then expensive

pedro20001

I bled my brakes earlier in the year using one of these, must say real easy and hassle free! well worth £20 from screwfix. I bought a 750ml bottle from eurocarparts and still have a bit left. Total time, about 1 hour. recommended

pedro20001

I must admit my 2.2 sport is much crashier and firmer than my my moms 2.0 which was on standard suspension and 16" wheels. I have cosidered changing the springs to eibach as even though they are lower, members have said that they are more compliant and less firm.

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hi, in a spur of the moment idea at 3.30 this morning, I ordered a storm werks v1 gear knob! Just wondering if anyone had fitted one and what they thought of them? The website sounds impressive and also how long delivery tookAm looking forward to trying it

pedro20001

Hi, just wondering how you got on replacing the ccv valve? Its on my to do list!

pedro20001

I have a 2.2 titanium edition with 245/45r17 rears and m suspension. Currently i have avon zz3's which wear faster on the inside due to the camber( I must admit it does look a bit mad from the rear!) I expected them to wear ridiculously fast but so far, i have got 17,000 miles and probably a couple ...

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i have some silver ones on my titanium 2.2 and no probs. I made some small deflectors which protect the front edge of the sills/ rockers made from black plastic. secured with push pin trim clips to the fenderliners which are like a small mudflap but dont look too bulky!

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fitted mine to my 2.2 last year. was probably the simplest and most satisfying job i have done on it so far! bought interface new from bmw for 45 pounds (ish) and the switch secondhand from quarry motors in sheffield. the firat switch sent was the wrong one, and after a quick call, they sent the cor...

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tweaked the cable this morning, found it easier to remove the ducting which deflects air to drivers footwell, only held in by 1 t20 screw. Makes access much easier and reduces risk of snapping plastic lever. Just wanted to say a big thanks for all the replies and help. At least now i can control the...

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excellent guys, I was not looking forward to removing the glovebox until I realised its the drivers side! Job for sunday morning - Its too nice today, roof down and a blast

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I know 2 days of sunshine in a row - hope you all enjoyed the summer of 2013

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After travelling back up M20/M25/M40/42 today in first sun, then rain and then snow! I finally got home to a glorious 7 degrees, washed the zed and dropped the roof! sure was a good feeling

Even the dog enjoyed it sat in the passenger footwell ! Lets hope spring is at last finally here!

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evening, my air con needs a regas as it isn't as cold as it used to be. Does anyone recommend anywhere either near Birmingham or in the midlands? and roughly how much is a regas. Cheers in advance

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cheers guys, will check cable but otherwise nothing to worry about!!!

pedro20001

afternoon all, I have a heater that is either red hot at fully clockwise and as soon as i turn the dial down a bit, its cold, ie nothing in between. I have had a new waterpump and thermostat about 3 months ago so am a bit lost! any advice, as usual would be greatly appreciated!

pedro20001

nice one mike, its one of the many jobs nearing the top of my list!

pedro20001

A new mot and an oil service! And the first drive for 6 weeks- how i have missed that six cylinder exhaust note!!

pedro20001

had mine for years, B13 PSS ( my initials) although i ince came out of work to find an aditional "I" added, bet you can't guess where

pedro20001

hi guys, i have pm'd chiefriley but after 6 months on from adjusting the 2 bolts at the bottom of the door, all is well

no more leaks so deffo worth a try and no glue involved

pedro20001

this is an interesting one, my mom has just sold her 1999 2.0 black z3 which she owned for 10 years with 55k on the clock and I have a 2001 2.2 silver titanium edition one! I have driven both and yes the 2.2 is a bit quicker and sounds more throaty but personally if i was changing from a 2.0 I would...

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wow, some good responses; my zed is my daily driver and has to do a 54 mile round trip 3 days a week. I am constantly amazed how some people drive in the snow with no regard to speed, braking or other road users. I must admit winter tyres seem appealing and the cost could be ofset against my insuran...

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wow, what an adventure driving back from derby to tamworth last night in the snow! 35mph max and then couldn't get up the drive. I guess 245's are good in the dry but not so good in the snow! had great fun sliding around but then got stuck

has anyone else had fun in the snow?

pedro20001

cheers for the replies really appreciated, it is definately the next job on the list!!

pedro20001

Did it make a difference to how your car ran? My idle drops and sounds like i have an air leak around the manifold. also it used a bit of oil yet has only. done 50 k

pedro20001

thanks guys, any rough ideas of parts costs?

pedro20001

nice one brian, not looking forward to it but it seems to be often overlooked but appears to be the cause of many a rough running engine, especially if you are experiencing high oil consumption.

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