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Brian H

The number you can see Robert is the part number for the plug connector, the disc part underneath is the Thermo Switch. Part 12 below I knew there was a thread regarding the location of the thermo switch, could I find it :head: http://static.bmwfans.info/images/epc/ODAzNzJfcA==.png Various switches ...

Brian H

I have for sale a brand new set of vented rear brake discs that will fit the following cars: - http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv218/Ardchyle/Brake%20disc%20ventilated%206794303%20%20BMW%2034216794303.png They are Ferodo discs 294mm x 19mm. Rear handbrake shoes to match. Quick sale £45 for both p...

Brian H

No they don't all have lights, the wiring should be there if you wish to connect one though.

Brian H

Nice buy Rob, larger wheels do look great on the Zeds not sure what they do for the handling though?

You seem to have a mark or something underneath the 2.2i sticker! I'm sure it will just come off though

(before the ///M police come and get you

…... he he)

Brian H

If you have the winter pack, i.e. heated washer jets then I believe this is the thermostat for that, ref the location, I have seen these mounted in the vertical sides of the lower air scoop before but not in the bottom of the trim?

I would be surprised if there is not a part number on it somewhere.

Brian H

Nice looking car and I could be wrong but it does not look like a sport model to me, the Sport model got a few extras which included: -

Could have been a special order though!

Brian H

If you look closely, they are a standard set of gills with an aftermarket frame stuck over the top, quite like them though.

Brian H

Do your own verification but I believe the main (current day) choice is:- NGK BKR6EQUP - quality platinum plug or Bosch FGR7DQP+ - quality platinum & iridium plug I am aware that BMW dealers have used both in the past. These may differ from the recommendation in the handbook as spark plug techn...

Brian H

another suggestion, the rear springs from eurocarparts make the back end sit much higher. i fitted them to my 1.9 and the back end went up by at least an inch. i soon took them off and fitted lowering springs as it was way too high for a standard Z3 but it might work for your build? Good point, I'v...

Brian H

Benefit of looking OEM too Barry

Brian H

Did you buy the mod, or make it? If I were to do something, it would probably involve some ducting that flowed air from the bumper vent around the wheelarch and into the centre of the hub. I made a set of cooling ducts out of an old pair of fog lights, I took the glass off the front, replaced this ...

Brian H

Welcome to the forum, I cannot remember if the style 42s have split barrels or not, if you want a top notch job then you should budget for new bolts too but they won't be cheap! The link you posted showing the porsche wheel refurb is excellent but it took 5 days to do the work, you will pay more tha...

Brian H

Deano1712 wrote:We are having a Scottish meet next year. Need to do that Sheigra run again

Can't disagree, nearly drove the rear wheels off my car last time.......it must have been trying to catch you

Brian H

There are 5 or 6 screws holding the kick panel in place, the screws have small caps on them to hide the screw heads. You can try and pop these off but they do not come off that easily, the simplest way is to use a small Philips driver and stab through the plastic caps, unscrew the screws with the ca...

Brian H

If you are talking about the aluminium heat deflectors, I have seen this before on a couple of different makes of cars, the aluminium around the fixing nut seems to rot away leaving a big hole with no material to fix it back with. I cut a large repair washer out of an old piece of sheet aluminium, r...

Brian H

Did you do this yourself?

Brian H

That looks superb

you must be really pleased.

Brian H

Three Syllables wrote:…….(crosses fingers for another 8386192 to appear)

There is a member on here, spurs fan in a coupe, he breaks Zeds of all shapes and sizes, maybe send him a PM to see if he has one?

Brian H

Dw1921 wrote:……...Any scottish meets and so on?

The BMWCCGB runs meets every month, not Z specific but they seem to have a good attendance.

If you are looking for a Z specific event maybe we could arrange a meet?

Brian H

You could pry out the switch but it may leave marks on the dash, If you drop the lower kick panel you can push it from behind.

Apart from the rear cross member/diff hanger in/under the boot failing I cannot think of anything that is specific to the Z regarding the MOT, just the usual thing.

Brian H

Welcome Rob,

Look forward to your running reports

Brian

Brian H

Welcome, the 1.9 is a great car enjoy

Brian H

Sold

Brian H

Thought I'd try here before ebay Used Garmin Eco Route HD for sale - £25inc P&P to the UK The ECO ROute HD can be used to monitor the following: - Engine Performance Sensor and gauge data Fuel Efficiency Car Diagnostics The unit connects via bluetooth to your Garmin Nuvi device, the following de...

Brian H

@ARoosterinaroadster - Just use the links with the IMG tags to show your pictures

Brian H

PM Yalden, a member on here, he has been looking for one of this spec forever

GLWTS

Brian H

Looks as if it has been there a while, I would leave it if I were you

(not)

Brian H

Lovely gesture Ualla

Brian H

Hairyscreech wrote:If you are going to the trouble of this then surely an LPG kit would be the far better option.
Reduce your fuel bills and extend your range by simply dual fuelling?

I maybe think far safer too!

Brian H

The only thing you will need to factor in your costs iBob s a re-alignment if you fit new wishbones, there will be some small difference in tolerance that will throw out the tracking. The link you posted to looks fine to me, I have changed a few sets now (on different cars) and they seem to be fine.

Brian H

I tried the vacuum unit and could not get a good enough seal, I also found that once the bleed nipple was loosened air could be drawn into the tube and you never quite knew when you had got rid of any air in the system. I now use a pressure blender and it works a treat.

Brian H

All the balljoints I have seen are like the second link you posted, but as Gookah says buy two complete units for just a little more without the faffing about of pressing out and in the new units.

Ebay Link

Brian H

how do you do the brake fluid one? (the clock symbol) - I had mine done at a local indie and its still on :( - was considering taking it to a stealer with all the paperwork (used genuine brake fluid from ebay bmw store) to see if they would reset it but i expect they will try and charge me :roll: S...

Brian H

Interesting Pingu, I had not looked at the times, not sure if these are good lap times or not?

Brian H

A recent trip to Croft Circuit, the closest of the BMWCCGB track-days for me to home. A mainly dry day with just a few showers kicking around, not too much rain and the heat in track soon burnt off the spots of rain. A little busier than usual and few more red flags 5 or 6! At one point I was behind...

Brian H

pingu wrote:This wasn't planned.

Sometimes the best trip

Brian H

How many more trips you got planned this year?

Brian H

I've never heard of a front and rear apron option, any pics of these?

Brian H

I recently bought something similar albeit a 3.0, really handy for spares

Brian H

For sale A front brake kit from a Z3 3.0, will fit Zeds from 1.9 to 3.0i, included in the kit is the following: - 2no: 300 x 22mm Vented Front Brake Discs (virtually new) 2no: Brake Calipers 2no: Caliper Brackets 1 set of Pagid Brake pads (virtually new) Caliper Pins and braket bolts This is a great...

Brian H

lightning wrote:No l think that's what is missing.

I know we are OT but I'll get a pic for you.

Part 6 here.

Brian H

There are rear brake shoes inside the drum of the disc.

Parking brake/brake shoes - BMW parts catalog

Brian H

^^^good info, perished rubber hoses etc. are becoming a common source of problems.

Brian H

I've got a 3.0 and never drive it flat out. I'm sure the 2.2 will be a great car. I had a buyer lined up for the 3.0 but the hood mechanism failed, turned out the last owner messed up the wiring when they fitted a hardtop. I sorted that by fitting the correct loom from BMW plus the right HRW switch...

Brian H

Well done Bob, glad it's sorted, it's nice when you can fix problems like this without having to splash out loads of cash.

Brian H

Have a look here Bob, maybe give you a heads up on how to remove the switch, its a PITA to do.

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 34#p360434

Brian H

Here you go Bob

Brian H

As you stated Bob, the rheostat will have burnt out, two solutions really, replace with new or bridge out a couple of connections inside the switch. The later means you will no longer have adjustable lighting in the instrument cluster. I'll dig out a pic of the pins that need to be connected if you ...

Brian H

Bump for Croft Circuit on Monday

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