Hi all I have been told today that the above parts need replacing on my 3.0 Z3 has anyone replaced these sensors?
I have been told that after replacing the thermostat the system needs to be bleed how do you do this?
Also would BMW replacement parts be recommended or far cheaper pattern parts?
Camshaft position sensor and Map thermostat replacement
Re: Camshaft position sensor and Map thermostat replacement
On the topic of sensors, I have tried non-OE sensors in several makes of car and nearly always had problems to some degree. I would therefore, always recommend the high quality OE ones when it comes to sensors.
Re: Camshaft position sensor and Map thermostat replacement
Here is a guide I wrote many moons ago for the M52TU engine but essentially the same as the M54. Don't even contemplate pattern cam sensors or you will regret it later.
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 18&t=22183
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 18&t=22183
Aceman
Arctic Silver '98 Z3M
Previously;
Bright RED '99 Z3 2.8
Rocking seats ? You need seat bushes click HERE
Arctic Silver '98 Z3M
Previously;
Bright RED '99 Z3 2.8
Rocking seats ? You need seat bushes click HERE
Re: Camshaft position sensor and Map thermostat replacement
Thanks that a good guide for me I'm fairly confident i can replace the cam shaft sensor not sure about the map thermostat though
aceman wrote:Here is a guide I wrote many moons ago for the M52TU engine but essentially the same as the M54. Don't even contemplate pattern cam sensors or you will regret it later.
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 18&t=22183
Re: Camshaft position sensor and Map thermostat replacement
Also check whether it is Position 1 or position 2 sensor. There is one on the Inlet and 1 on the Exhaust. I have just had mine replaced by a BMW approved indie for £144 fitted including full diagnostic of the car including Vanos
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Re: Camshaft position sensor and Map thermostat replacement
Why are you referring to a MAP thermostat? Try as I may I cannot fit any sensible description to that acronym . . .
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Re: Camshaft position sensor and Map thermostat replacement
Why are you referring to a MAP thermostat? Try as I may I cannot fit any sensible description to that acronym . . .
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Re: Camshaft position sensor and Map thermostat replacement
http://www.behrthermottronik.de/index.p ... 35&clang=1Mike Fishwick wrote:Why are you referring to a MAP thermostat? Try as I may I cannot fit any sensible description to that acronym . . .
Re: Camshaft position sensor and Map thermostat replacement
The thermostat is just as easy to replace if not easier tbh.
Aceman
Arctic Silver '98 Z3M
Previously;
Bright RED '99 Z3 2.8
Rocking seats ? You need seat bushes click HERE
Arctic Silver '98 Z3M
Previously;
Bright RED '99 Z3 2.8
Rocking seats ? You need seat bushes click HERE
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Re: Camshaft position sensor and Map thermostat replacement
Now I know . . . . I guess there just HAD to be a set of intials attached to even a thermoststat!
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