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I am one of those who didn't see this article!

At 1200£ (including VAT) it's a great price, no doubt, but at more than 124000 miles it probably won't be long before a little something set you back a few hundred quid... and compting!

Thankx tim. I know there is quite a few spare wheels for sale on e-bay... but a lot more expensive than the one I've seen this morning! At 15£ I had to give it a go!

I don't get it, those wheel are very similar.... why when you want to buy something for a BMW it have to be that expensive!

Hi micklaw, I founed what I needed. Thanks. Today I also changed my expension tank, I took a few picture... i'll post later. Just a question, how to be sure there is no air left in the cooling system? The hose on the top right (when watchine the engine from the front) is really hot, as it should be,...

Just a quick word... I was talking with a friend this week end and he told me that all the signs before the speeds cameras are being removed... so be aware! I don't think there is any danger with an English number plate but not sure!

I just had a look at the starter this afternoon. It doesn't seems to be to complicated to change it. But I have to buy some sockets with a female star shape head and I noticed the actual starter is only fit in with 2 screws...

Well, Chiefy you are right! Unfortunatly I've just seen your answer! I wasted 15£ of fuel this morning! When I arrived to the seller place I just told him I wanted to check if the wheel was the same as my old one and it didn't take long to realise they were different! Anyway, i'll have to find anoth...

Ok thanks. I'm not too worry about the size... more about the mountings! Space between the nuts, "shape" of the wheel...

Oh ok! Thanks! I improve my vocabulary every day!!!

Hi everyone. I agree a price on this spare wheel. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alfa-Romeo-156-Space-Saver-Spare-Wheel-125-80-R15-/290825703911?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item43b69011e7 The seller will stop the auction and I'll pay him by cash when I'll pick it up. 15£!!...

Ok, I'll have a look!

What is the dipstick?

Hi everyone. I reserved some parts on line last week but I don't know what append, they didn't recieve anythink at the Southampton shop. I have to re-order them... does anyone have the current promotional code? Thanks. (edit) Just found this... http://www.hotukdeals.com/vouchers/eurocarparts.com?&am...

Ok thanks. Im' sure I'll find a second hand one somewhere!
By the way, do you have the complete list of tools on the original "tool box"?

Thanks.

Hi everyone. Does anyone has a photo of the spark plug socket which should be in the boot with the jack etc... I'm missing it and I'd like to buy the same as the original one! I also realised I need it to unscrew a bolt to have access to my spare wheel! I have others tools at home who can do the job...

gookah wrote:

Pierrick wrote:There is a lot a pargains with minus 31%!

and a lot of penguins at minus 31...

Ops!!! Bargains of course!!!

Ok, thanks I know nothing about shocks quality.

So is it what is fitted originaly?

And I think I've seen on few posts that bilstein are good quality, buy maybe a bit expensive!

What about this one?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alfa-Romeo-14 ... 2a238540ef

I definitly need to change mein!

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I had a look on e-bay; ther is only one for sale! I'm sure we can fine these keind of wheel on other cars (BMW or not...). Does anyone know where to look to find a cheap one?

Thanks.

Waw!! Thanks for the code! There is a lot a pargains with minus 31%! Shiefy, what's wrong with your old radiator? I need to change the Oring between my radiator and expension tank. Last time I try i couldn't remove the expension tank so I'm thinking at buying on in case I break it! What are you doin...

Ah Ah! Love Movember!

Here is my 'tache!
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Thanks brian. But it still more expensive than the others... but do you have the code? In case I find others parts...

Thanks guys. As you said the prices are a bit lower. For the starter, the actual price is 165,50 and you get 84£ back when ou send the old one. So the total is 81-10£ as you said but you need to send the old one and pay for the package. Here is the one I found: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOSCH-starte...

macca wrote:What happens when you dont have an MOT because its less than 3 years old?

Nothing!
In france there is no MOT for cars less than four years old. And then we need an MOT every two years!

No MOT for motorbikes (any sizes...) and no road taxes for anyone!

Hi everyone. Just seen this post. There is two things to worry on french roads. 1st Speed Cameras: Thaere are everywhere, fixed and mobile. When fixed (like on the motorway) it's easy to spot, there are big signs miles ahead and even if you get caught i'm not sure the bill bill be send in England! B...

I can recommand Brystone in Totton (Southampton). http://www.brystone.co.uk/index.html I bought a few spares from them and asked for advice while doing the job myself. Thay have been a good help. Thay never had to do any job on my car so far as I do most of it myself. They are very friendly, I've ne...

I can see a Z3 every day on my way to work in Chandlers Ford.

Dark Blue, 3.0L and superbes alloy wheels!

Just wonder if the owner is here...

Hi guys. I need to change the Starter motor on my Z (1.9L October 1997) presented here: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=35632 I found a few topic on the forum who were talking about starters but I still have some questions. So if anyone has already changed one, can he tell me ...

Hi, I have the same problem on my car. Z3 1.9L October 1997.

You say you paid 82£ for the solenoid! I found a complete starter (BOSCH) on the internet for 78£... and there is many for approximatly the same price.

I just wondering if there is a catch somewhere...

Ok. Thanks, I'll have a lok at this.

Anyone else with other advices?

Hi guys.

Water pump, thermostat, belt and tentionner are all changed with new bolts and coolant.

Next are the gearbox and differential oils.

Where do you usualy buy your oils and which brand? Mobil1, castrol, carlub??

Thanks.

My thermostat is working fine, I just wanted to change wile I was changins the rest... but it's 50£ from BMW, same from meyle... and i found cheaper but not sure about the quality! So it might stay as it is now! I want this morning to the local retailer and water pump is 32£ and belt 13£... I forgot...

Ok. I think I'll send a mail to my local meyle retailer as soon as possible and order what I need. And I've seen a few conti Tech belts fo sale but didn't know about the qality, so thanks for that as well! And when you changed you thermostat, did you changed only the thermostat or the whole thing? (...

Thanks Del. I'll keep these links. For the moment my priority is to change everything about the cooling system while changing the belt. And I'd like to find good quality parts but for cheaper than BMW! For the wishbone, bushes and etc I found this on the internet: http://www.ebay.de/itm/KIT-COMPLET-...

Thanks for the answer. And special thanks to southernboy who send me a message to tell me Meyle is a good place to buy parts. So I had a look on their web site, there is quite a lot of items for maintenance and others...I suppose they are aftermarket parts and hoppefully good quality! Is anyone allr...

Hi everyone, I'm new on the forum. I'm french, I'm living in England for approximatly 3 years and I bought a Z3 a few weeks ago. I use to do the maintenance on my car myself but I never owned a BMW. I'm sure you will be a great halp to find the right parts at the right price and give me plenty of ad...