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by Jonco
Thu 29 Apr, 2021 16:53
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Copy panels
Replies: 6
Views: 2085

Re: Copy panels

Just checked eurocarparts and they want £130 but other companies price at £70. I wonder what the difference is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro £133 is the list price - put it in the basket and then enter discount code (shown at the top of the page) and see what figure is then. Comes down to...
by Jonco
Wed 28 Apr, 2021 20:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Copy panels
Replies: 6
Views: 2085

Re: Copy panels

I bought a Starline Wing panel from EuroCarParts last year ~£90 with discount code. Good construction and fit - had to slightly elongate one of the top mounting holes for alignment - otherwise no problems. Spray costs were another ~£150. HTH
by Jonco
Wed 31 Mar, 2021 07:40
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Removal lower bodypanel
Replies: 13
Views: 5402

Re: Removal lower bodypanel

Ooops - sorry - need to put glasses on next time. Good Luck
by Jonco
Tue 30 Mar, 2021 20:22
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Removal lower bodypanel
Replies: 13
Views: 5402

Re: Removal lower bodypanel

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by Jonco
Mon 04 Jan, 2021 20:33
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 and Z3M Fuel Tank Straps
Replies: 8
Views: 21910

Re: Z3 and Z3M Fuel Tank Straps

Well done Mazza. Having bought a set from previous batch and fitted them with little effort/difficulty I can confidently endorse your product.
by Jonco
Fri 11 Dec, 2020 17:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Central Locking Not Working
Replies: 2
Views: 2379

Re: Central Locking Not Working

Is there any other 'simple' fixes that I could try to try and get the central locking working again? I've also replaced the battery in the keyfob, but it doesn't interact with the car at all, I can't even get it to turn on the interior light from the keyfob! Need to identify which type of system yo...
by Jonco
Fri 13 Nov, 2020 17:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 sills.....
Replies: 25
Views: 10073

Re: Z3 sills.....

........ Is it the rearmost screw that you left out when refitting the sill covers? This screw is right next to the point where the sill cover meets the rear wheel arch. I also found the bottom screws are covered with some rubber based sealant possibly applied after installation. Did you apply any ...
by Jonco
Thu 12 Nov, 2020 08:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 sills.....
Replies: 25
Views: 10073

Re: Z3 sills.....

..........no sealant is used along the bottom edge of the sill covers. This I believe is to ventilate and also to drain any water entering the interspace between the inner sill and cover............. Agreed - when sealing you have to be careful not to block drainage points along the sill length and...
by Jonco
Wed 11 Nov, 2020 10:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 sills.....
Replies: 25
Views: 10073

Re: Z3 sills.....

Should the sealant be applied after fitting the sill covers? The original sealant appear to have been applied at the two ends of the sill cover where it meets the front & rear wheel arch and around the bottom screws. It appears the sealant should be applied to the sill cover before placing it o...
by Jonco
Tue 10 Nov, 2020 18:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 sills.....
Replies: 25
Views: 10073

Re: Z3 sills.....

klm_Z3 wrote: Mon 09 Nov, 2020 03:03
I am currently refurbishing the spare sills and like to know of a suitable replacement sealant to use when I replace the sills.
Have recently used this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313125386352 after fitting new sill covers. Applied ok and seems to be good but not really tested yet.
by Jonco
Sun 04 Oct, 2020 08:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Aftermarket front wings. Any good?
Replies: 9
Views: 2747

Re: Aftermarket front wings. Any good?

dazthephot wrote: Sat 03 Oct, 2020 21:42
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113708890559

Supplied painted.......
Looks interesting - the local body shop quotes I obtained for spraying were ~£140 off the car, colour match not guaranteed, or £300 on the car and a blended match.
I gave them the old panel and they matched that off the car.
by Jonco
Thu 01 Oct, 2020 20:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Aftermarket front wings. Any good?
Replies: 9
Views: 2747

Re: Aftermarket front wings. Any good?

I have recently replaced one wing panel and both sills on a narrow body. I paid £94 (with discount code)for the wing panel through ECP it was a Starline. Cheaper ones are out there. Quality was good and dimensionally it matched spot on. Had to elongate top mount drillings very slightly to get alignm...
by Jonco
Thu 28 May, 2020 10:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Lambda / Oxygen Sensor
Replies: 5
Views: 2636

Re: Lambda / Oxygen Sensor

Glad you have it sorted. When my original cat was fitted, I heard the warning rattle and changed it before it disintegrated. I have a Cobra cat back system mixed with reasonable standard front pipe and cat fitted now. Cat had 3 year guarantee but it is coming to the end of its' life after 4 years so...
by Jonco
Tue 12 May, 2020 20:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Lambda / Oxygen Sensor
Replies: 5
Views: 2636

Re: Lambda / Oxygen Sensor

Mine is the same - European models only have a single sensor. Double sensor was American market. Realoem confuses this set-up.
by Jonco
Tue 22 Oct, 2019 17:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Leak - Is this the A pillar?
Replies: 1
Views: 1965

Re: Leak - Is this the A pillar?

To check open the roof and squeeze the triangular plug/bung - if water oozes from around bung edges then it needs re-sealing. Simple enough job - dry it out with a blower and inject silicone.
by Jonco
Tue 23 Jul, 2019 08:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Is this a valid statement?
Replies: 10
Views: 5567

Re: Is this a valid statement?

There is a website https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/bmw_z3#!engine which gives figures but accuracy is questionable in some categories. It seems to have been updated to Q1 2019.
by Jonco
Sun 29 Jul, 2018 15:31
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Spinning ignition barrel
Replies: 5
Views: 2895

Re: Spinning ignition barrel

Thanks. I’m not sure that the Lack of the tool is the problem. I think that te whole barrel is spinning so that I can’t get the key into the correct position to effect the release. Not quite sure why this is happening. Richard I've been down similar route a few times - first time it failed was with...
by Jonco
Mon 18 Dec, 2017 22:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Battery removal help
Replies: 6
Views: 3973

Re: Battery removal help

Thanks guys for the input. I presume that when the battery is reconnected the siren will re charge, not that anyone would take any notice of it, its not exactly deafening :lol: Yes it recharges on re-connection - have done it several times on mine but admittedly only for a few days at a time - you ...
by Jonco
Sun 17 Dec, 2017 13:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Alarm has a snotty nose
Replies: 1
Views: 2932

Re: Alarm has a snotty nose

Not had problem, but it looks as if back-up battery has leaked. Don't know if they are replaceable.
by Jonco
Sun 17 Dec, 2017 13:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Battery removal help
Replies: 6
Views: 3973

Re: Battery removal help

Thanks Robert for the input. In the last 20 years keys seem to have gone missing as I do not have a remote key or separate fob, the central locking works ok off the door/ignition key, I don't actually know if a remote system was fitted to all early cars, so I think I need to delve a little into the...
by Jonco
Sun 24 Sep, 2017 18:01
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Black R Reg Z3 - A41 Waverton, Chester
Replies: 0
Views: 4311

Black R Reg Z3 - A41 Waverton, Chester

We were travelling south down A41at ~1500hrs - Zed turning right and joining traffic behind us. Travelled behind us for a few miles until we turned off down the lanes. Exchanged waves on initial spot and again on parting. Could not make out reg properly in rear mirror through wind breaker mesh (R263...
by Jonco
Tue 31 Jan, 2017 19:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fuel injector servicing/cleaning
Replies: 6
Views: 2438

Re: Fuel injector servicing/cleaning

I bought a `new set' through http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/bavarianwerke ... 2749.l2754 .

Cost me ~£68 for the M44 - very good service - no problems - you get an individual video of the calibration checks.
by Jonco
Sun 03 Apr, 2016 18:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: which oil for a 1.9 1997 z3
Replies: 7
Views: 2418

Re: which oil for a 1.9 1997 z3

5 litres will put you just over midway on the M44 dipstick which is fine.

Personally I use Fuchs Titan SuperSyn 5w 40 available from Opie oils and have done for the last 4 years.
by Jonco
Mon 29 Jun, 2015 10:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 - alarmed whilst the hood is down !!!!!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 3015

Re: Z3 - alarmed whilst the hood is down !!!!!!!

.............. I also have 2 fobs (brick type) both have flat battery's and would need to be linked again I would presume........ Hi Jonco. Well another little bit of essential detail learned - when I got my Z3 from the dealer that had taken it in as a PX against an SLK !!!!!!!! It had no little (S...
by Jonco
Mon 29 Jun, 2015 08:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 - alarmed whilst the hood is down !!!!!!!
Replies: 20
Views: 3015

Re: Z3 - alarmed whilst the hood is down !!!!!!!

.............. I also have 2 fobs (brick type) both have flat battery's and would need to be linked again I would presume........ It is almost definite that you will have to re-programme fobs if batteries have been flat for a length of time. This may be of help https://zroadster.org/articles/3g-ews...
by Jonco
Wed 06 May, 2015 08:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: boot loom clip?
Replies: 3
Views: 1178

Re: boot loom clip?

It should be amongst these http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... Id=61_0078

but I confess I can't spot the exact one :?
by Jonco
Sat 02 May, 2015 17:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ccv valve?
Replies: 10
Views: 2500

Re: ccv valve?

Thanks for the updates. Regarding the pair of rubber hoses (part 13 in the diagram) - why does the lower hose have coolant in it ? My understanding is that it a cold climate protection which keeps the gases hot and stops condensing/sludging and in extreme cases freezing in the separator. I am prepa...
by Jonco
Thu 30 Apr, 2015 19:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ccv valve?
Replies: 10
Views: 2500

Re: ccv valve?

henrycrun wrote:Can anyone advise which part of realoem shows the crankcase breather valve for a 98 1.9 ?
Part 16 on here http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=11&fg=15
by Jonco
Thu 09 Apr, 2015 19:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Another Alarm Question
Replies: 2
Views: 1084

Re: Another Alarm Question

Yes that is the correct box - the black cable is the antenna - You have to loosen/remove the cradle to get it out.

This may be of use to you https://zroadster.org/articles/3g-ews-r ... amming.24/
by Jonco
Wed 11 Feb, 2015 21:32
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Oil filters.
Replies: 11
Views: 2778

Re: Oil filters.

Diagram on EuroCarParts does show the small O rings for the 1.9 mann filter - no guarantee they're included though

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/BMW_Z ... f81&000231
by Jonco
Wed 11 Feb, 2015 21:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Oil filters.
Replies: 11
Views: 2778

Re: Oil filters.

Mint wrote:Just bought a Mann filter for my 2.2. It came with the large rubber ring and the sump washer but no small 'o' rings.
Sounds like a change in policy - I'm about to order some thro' EuroParts - thanks for info. Will now definitely check beforehand.
by Jonco
Wed 11 Feb, 2015 20:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Oil filters.
Replies: 11
Views: 2778

Re: Oil filters.

Del wrote:This is odd, ......... because whenever I buy an oil filter in the UK for my 1.9 M44, it has always contained a plastic packet containing all 3 o-rings and a copper sump washer. I typically buy either Mann of Hengst.
Agree - Mann filters usually include small O rings
by Jonco
Thu 22 Jan, 2015 09:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Changed my water pump yesterday...and...
Replies: 9
Views: 2672

Re: Changed my water pump yesterday...and...

peter2b wrote:Thanks I will have another look in the box
Peter 2b
If you have bought the Meyle the seal is pre-fitted to the pump - not supplied as a separate part. Or at least it was on mine - realoem does show a separate number for the seal only.
by Jonco
Sat 17 Jan, 2015 18:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ASC/ABS
Replies: 2
Views: 1044

Re: ASC/ABS

Have you checked the fuse for the pump? Had a similar problem with Tufarlian's DSC last year reporting pump fail but it was blown fuse. Worth a try and a lot cheaper!
by Jonco
Tue 13 Jan, 2015 09:12
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: My seat moves under acceleration and breaking - new washers?
Replies: 12
Views: 3867

Re: My seat moves under acceleration and breaking - new wash

There's a guide in the Kb http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=30402 Contact aceman for replacement bushes. Obviously it's a seats out repair - so check underseat wiring and foam under carpets for water ingress while you are at it. Edit : Forgot this link http://www.zroadster.net/...
by Jonco
Fri 02 Jan, 2015 20:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What oil filter cup wrench?
Replies: 1
Views: 949

Re: What oil filter cup wrench?

The 76mm dia 14 flute fits the M44 and I think the M43 is the same. To check just measure diameter of filter cap and count number of flats.
by Jonco
Thu 11 Dec, 2014 21:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Engine oil leak
Replies: 6
Views: 3189

Re: Engine oil leak

.............He recommended buying the whole spring valve (carrying 2 0-rings) part B11.42.1.432.228 and the gasket B11.42.1.709.800. Total cost including VAT £12.37. :) ......... Doh! Forgot the spring - only ordered Gasket 11421709800 and Oil Filter non-return O rings (2 off) 11421709513 - will r...
by Jonco
Tue 09 Dec, 2014 21:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Engine oil leak
Replies: 6
Views: 3189

Re: Engine oil leak

I've got the same or a very similar problem @Del. I cleaned mine down as @Brian4 suggests and am fairly confident it is the oil filter to block joint. I bought the gasket a month or so ago but have not had time to get at it yet. You have to take the alternator out to withdraw mounting bolts. I have ...
by Jonco
Mon 08 Dec, 2014 14:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Door Button / Actuator / Latch
Replies: 23
Views: 6316

Re: Door Button / Actuator / Latch

What was you mode of failure - I'm still trying to figure out if it's the actuator or the latch assembly beneath it. Similar saga to yours i.e. erratic operation - worked for long periods then not - responded to lubrication then didn't. Complicated along the way by boot loom failure. In the end `gr...
by Jonco
Mon 08 Dec, 2014 13:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Door Button / Actuator / Latch
Replies: 23
Views: 6316

Re: Door Button / Actuator / Latch

Price looks good but can't comment on that particular one otherwise.

For comparison I paid £53 earlier this year for a Meyle manufactured one - supplied by Motormec. OEM Part number is 67111387726
by Jonco
Thu 04 Dec, 2014 14:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Door Button / Actuator / Latch
Replies: 23
Views: 6316

Re: Door Button / Actuator / Latch

..............Which one are you referring to? The inner handle or the button and how do I know which is the "right" way? Sorry can't remember now and I didn't take any pics. I had inserted one of the hook ends in from the wrongside of the location hole :oops: which threw the alignment out...
by Jonco
Thu 04 Dec, 2014 09:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Door Button / Actuator / Latch
Replies: 23
Views: 6316

Re: Door Button / Actuator / Latch

Sounds like you need to buy new actuator which is where I ended up after similar saga.

Might be worth checking you have the link rods in the right way around. I got mine wrong first time - latch worked but erratically - re-assembled until I got it right and worked ok since.
by Jonco
Mon 10 Nov, 2014 09:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: engine problems
Replies: 10
Views: 3089

Re: engine problems

......... Sometimes when I turn the ignition on the key stops before I can do a full turn, so I have to take the key out and start again then its fine. Today the engine stopped as soon as it was switched off, so seems to be intermittent, ........... There may be two separate problems. The engine po...
by Jonco
Fri 07 Nov, 2014 17:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Battery
Replies: 8
Views: 2466

Re: Battery

Car had a flat battery after being left in garage for 3 weeks,............. Don't write your battery off yet. After 3 weeks - idle drain will flatten a battery particulary if not fully charged to start with. If you search the forums you will find a number of threads which contain `idle drain' rate ...
by Jonco
Thu 23 Oct, 2014 20:06
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Greetings from wet Seattle!
Replies: 5
Views: 2394

Re: Greetings from wet Seattle!

Welcome - we unfortunately do `wet' over here but it has been delayed this year.
by Jonco
Mon 20 Oct, 2014 11:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ASC not working
Replies: 19
Views: 4766

Re: ASC not working

................., so at some stage someone has been playing silly buggers! So i put a bulb in the ASC and presto it lights up and all is now good! Glad it was only something basic.There have been a few stories of `silly buggers' playing about with cluster bulbs usually to hide the airbag warning l...
by Jonco
Sun 12 Oct, 2014 08:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ASC not working
Replies: 19
Views: 4766

Re: ASC not working

...............I have also uploaded a video( below) which shows the lights that come on when i turn the ignition on. There isnt a light with a triangle with an arrow around it................................ I would suggest you pop the instrument cluster out and check the bulb before you start drif...
by Jonco
Sat 11 Oct, 2014 14:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ASC not working
Replies: 19
Views: 4766

Re: ASC not working

When you turn the ignition on is the light illuminating on start-up test? It's the one in the centre - a warning triangle with a circular arrow around it.
If it is not illuminating on start-up the bulb should be checked before worrying about anything else. :wink:
by Jonco
Thu 09 Oct, 2014 19:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: New Thermostat Needed?
Replies: 3
Views: 1147

Re: New Thermostat Needed?

Agree with Del - stat needs changing.
You can get them cheaper if you go for aftermarket reasonable quality - Euro Car parts have a reduction on at the moment http://www.eurocarparts.com/car-thermostat
by Jonco
Thu 09 Oct, 2014 15:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Oxygen sensors
Replies: 8
Views: 1474

Re: Oxygen sensors

Davejue1 wrote:................. I'm struggling to find them on OEM.....
I think they are part 16(11781433071) on here which fits both - maybe another 2.8 owner could confirm http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=10&hl=20