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The Classic Motor Hub. An interesting use of old large military tin sheds in the middle of nowhere.

https://classicmotorhub.com/bmw-z1-1989/

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One of the guys I spoke to was also on an E bike and the group had travelled downhill from the Classic Motor Hub. He also had a beard, glasses and .......

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It's reasonably straight forward. In addition to the pump you will need a new rubber sealing gasket (16111179637) when putting the new pump back into the tank. details in the link https://www.bmwz1.org/Reparaturanleitung/pages/en/16120000.html#refertoc Full Z1 workshop manual if you need it https://...

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Thanks Pat I will add the sensor task to the winter "To Do" list, not too big this year, check / measure / replace brake components. The rear in hub parking brake shoes need to looked at, not really a wear item .. unless you are a plonker and don't fully release the handbrake and you get a...

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During a long drive yesterday prior to winter hibernation the ABS warning light came on after stopping to fill the fuel tank. It went out after 5 minutes. Checked and cleaned the contacts on the electrical relays on the hydro unit once they had cooled down, (they were very hot) but nothing visibly w...

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HankLloydRight wrote: ↑Mon 14 Oct, 2024 10:45 It was probably a black Miata.

I suspect the Z1 doors were the giveaway.

If only I had bought a red one all those years ago !

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Stopped for lunch at the Swan Hotel in Bibury on Friday and parked the Z1 on the roadside. I was immediately accosted by a group of very angry Hi Viz wearing electric bike cyclists who accused me of driving into a similar cycling group and damaging one the bikes and what was I going to do about it !...

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https://www.iconicauctioneers.com/1989- ... 860&pp=100

3,300 miles from new.

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Well done that man ! In the diary.

Is hanger space at North Weald still an option ?

If you need an assistant give me a call.

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If you are unable to source a replacement it may be worth giving Past Parts a call. They can rebuild your existing unit with a new stainless steel sleeve and seals.

https://www.pastparts.co.uk/services-products/

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Fitted a new fuel filter and the small hockey stick exit fuel hose (16122294224). The £27 BMW 10x5 hose is not E10 compatible and has a very tight 180 degree radius. I did bend some regular rubber fuel hose but not as tight without the bend creasing. It's a simple 5 minute job to fit the new filter ...

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The minimum / maximum tyre width for 7.5 rims is 215 to 235. The Alpina RLE had 17 inch wheels with 235/40/17 tyres ... however, they may have been 8 inch wide, not sure The larger and wider 17 inch diameter wheels / tyres will need a lower side wall profile compared to the standard 16 inch 225/45/1...

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HI Fred

SHC630 is available in the UK @ £350 for 20 litres. https://www.opieoils.co.uk/basket.aspx

The oil spec no longer shows up on BMW's service info but it seems Redline MTL is the way to go

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Advised by my local BMW dealer that the rubber belts are currently unavailable on on worldwide back order.

I have a spare if anyone unfortunately needs one ... price relative to the usual rules of supply and demand

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This car went through the same online auction process about 6 weeks ago, I think it finished at c.£32k which I assume was below the reserve price. Second attempt with a reduced reserve ? The MOT history suggests the car has been in professional storage since March 19 when it failed an MOT @ 22,427mi...

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Time to wake up the zettie and replace the engine, gearbox and diff oils. It's fifteen years since Roger purchased and kindly distributed the Z1 specific Mobil SHC 630 ..(time flies!) Given it is still only available in 208 and 20 litre drums what is the current small volume gearbox oil of choice ? ...

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Good hear the issue is resolved. The confusion arises from BMW listing both belts as "Fan Belts" notwithstanding the slightly smaller belt is for the power steering pump. Fan belt is 11 51 1 711 091 and the PAS belt is 32 42 1 711 067. https://i.imgur.com/ozp9E8f.jpg I replace both when th...

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Couple of things to consider when replacing a fan belt Make sure you have the correct belt. As pointed out there are two and one is slightly smaller and is not going to fit if you get them the wrong way round. You need the larger 9.5 x 965 belt not the smaller 9.5 x 900 power steering drive belt. Th...

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The fixing tabs break very easily if the securing stud is over tightend. Finger tight with threadlock is fine. I am pretty sure one of the German specialists produce a small 3 d printed replacement repair section/ tab which can be bonded onto the seat shell. Michael ?? https://i.imgur.com/gyKE8zm.jp...

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BMW have commissioned replacement panels in the past as and when there is sufficient accrued demand. As suggested by Michael I would be inclined to contact BMW Classic direct to register your requirements rather than rely on your local BMW dealer. A batch of new front wings were produced in 2013, no...

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Hi Pat, trust you are well. I have three of the Black Art etchings and did ask them to produce a Z1 item as a private commission about 6 years ago. I provided them with the requisite details and various photographs but they never bounced the ball back. They can customise the base etching for those w...

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Another retro option from Blaupunkt …

Frankfurt RCM82 DAB

https://blaupunkt.com/product/frankfurt-rcm-82-dab/

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A useful resource. Glad to hear it has fixed, did they explain what the problem was ?

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The Avon ZZS has a good reputation as a road / race tyre. It is compromised in terms of wet grip and wear, as with other very high performance tyres. A similar available tyre is the Nankang NS2 R but you may need to check if it is ok for European road use. Will the high performance road legal tyres,...

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The easiest way to check if it is the wiper blades is to remove them from the spindles, turn on the wipers and hold the splined spindle. If it still judders try lubricating the mechanism, its a 10 minute job, I had to do this to silence an annoying squeak when the wipers were turned on. Mark the pos...

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https://www.petrolvibes.com/products/z1 ... l-wall-art

Also, Silverstone Festival on Saturday anyone ?

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My doors could do with being serviced and overhauled which is currently beyond my post surgery DIY door belt replacement skills. Any recommendations ? Have the BMW updated the construction ? I bought a spare drive belt 3 years ago which had a 2010 date stamp on the box, fitting a 10 year plus rubber...

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A local BMW dealer should have no problem obtaining available Z1 parts from BMW Germany. However, if my recent UK experience is anything to go by you will need to pay for the parts up front in full with the caveat that they are non returnable or refundable. Specialist European Z1 part suppliers may ...

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The Yokohama tyres you mentioned are primarily track day focused, especially the A052 which replaced the A048 which were Lotus Exige S OEM fit. Whilst road legal the 052 (like the 048) has relatively poor grip in the rain and you may get 5k miles out of them, a lot less with spirited track use. The ...

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I needed a replacement mirror glass in 2014. I think it was near side. Elms Bedford invoice shows part no B5.16.2.290.737. Description 145971/mirror glass Price an outrageous £52.96 plus vat £63.55. 9 years ago. This is glass only. As Fred mentioned it sticks to a central round plastic ring which is...

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It would appear the "hand brake on" warning light in the dash pod has gone missing. The digital workshop manual refers to a sensor under the handbrake lever but can't see it on RealOEM. The bulb may have blown which means the instrument pod is coming out which means I may as well check / r...

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Not sure if the auco leather map pockets which fit either side of the transmission tunnel are still available .

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Sexy prices ! As Felix points out, hopefully they can still be road registered euro 92k for the red car and euro 155k for the green.(plus fees ?) After spending 155k the buyer will need to budget for a new right lower side panel and a repaint. Unusual vertical split on the side panel, looks as if so...

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Red no AL00086 @ 350 Km

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mu22 ... z1/1295483

Green no AL00085 @ 61 Km

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mu22 ... z1/1295481

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Thanks for the information on the aerial location.

A further option is the recent relaunch of the Blaupunkt Frankfurt 82 DAB. Retro styling and similar features and spec to the Bremen SQR

https://blaupunkt.com/c_ee/produkt/fran ... cm-82-dab/

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Suitable original Z1 compatible period Blaupunkt ICE units are available with upgrades for MP3 and Bluetooth connectivity. https://www.chromelondon.com/buy-electronic-radio-81-09-84-c.asp I didn’t realise until recently that the “new” SQR 46 is a generic Chinese unit made under licensed Blaupunkt br...

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Thanks Keith

Went back to it yesterday and realised the factory glue holding the hinge in place along with the two metal slots had given up. Bonded back in place and problem solved.

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Put the hood down yesterday when leaving the GDSF and the nearside cover hinge snapped, which was rather annoying. Any repair suggestions as replacement parts are no longer available? Covering column rear left HELLGRAU 1 09/1990 51438134777 ENDED https://i.imgur.com/KNlOK3E.jpg https://i.imgur.com/n...

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https://www.bonhams.com/auction/27521/l ... 002668680/

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Hi Pat JB Weld tackles most Z1 related repairs, but unfortunately not the filler flap! There is insufficient space to reinforce the curved break on both sizes and refit into the holder which means the leverage force when opening overcomes the repair. Marco has kindly put me touch with Stephane Henni...

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After a couple of emails and phone calls it would appear BMW are not minded to "approve" the Pirelli P700-Z in Z1 compatible 225/45/16. Additionally, it seems there is insufficient commercial demand given the alternative budget options currently available from Hankook, Nexen and Falken. As...

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I am not optimistic about the longevity of a repair so need to look at replacement plus the inevitable repainting and matching of the metallic black.

Options ?

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How are BMW getting on with approving the re-manufacture of the Z1 sized Pirelli P700-Z ??

The Yokohama 225/45/16 AD08R is no longer available having been replaced by an updated AD08RS (with go faster stripes) recommended for primarily trackday use.

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‘New’ Z1 https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/26997/lot/8/ Hmm ... £90k for a "new" 1991 car with 20km on the clock, one of 8,000 produced. Alternatively, a "new" 1990 car with 18km on the clock, one of 3.8m produced, with a similar colour scheme for £100k. Decisions, decisions http...

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Hi Fred, good to hear from you. With the car up in the air I got the chance to have a good look at the rubber U/J and it was in very good condition. So no need to replace, much to my wife's relief. https://i.imgur.com/JTYKj2C.jpg With BMW dealers now unwilling or unable to take on Z1 Inspection 2 se...

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After 3 months of Z1 body fixing parts being on BMW Germany back order I have finally got around to putting the car back together. The Z1 workshop manual wants you to insert repair helicoils into the fibreglass before screwing in the brass threaded plugs. No need, BMW have increased the external dia...

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JET ... so what were you doing ?.... looking for Z1's prostate gland ?

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https://www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/ev ... er-dealers

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Many thanks Ivor,

A set of the correct sized "threaded plugs" have been ordered from BMW Germany @ £7.50. The respective Torx screws are no longer available from BMW but generic stainless studs and washers are widely available.

Cheers

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I can't track down a part number for the coarse threaded brass chassis inserts for the rear undertray torx fixings (item 12 in the link). The usual problem; the insets unscrew and wear rather than the torx stud. Do I need to track down similar size generic M6 rivnuts ? If so recommendations welcome ...

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