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by TomH84
Wed 29 Aug, 2018 12:17
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: 2.2i Roadster FSH with Fresh MOT
Replies: 0
Views: 2411

For Sale: 2.2i Roadster FSH with Fresh MOT

Update: I've dropped the price to £2800 / sensible offers. If anyone's interested, do drop me a msg. Otherwise guess i'll just have to keep it forever :lol: Cheers, Tom == Sadly, a change of circumstances means I have to sell my beloved z3, which I've owned for 5 years :bawl: Here's the link to the ...
by TomH84
Sun 15 Apr, 2018 16:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ABS/DSC fault codes
Replies: 3
Views: 4164

Re: ABS/DSC fault codes

Thanks - as thinking that a dying battery wouldn't help and could even have triggered the multiple fault codes. I've just put a new Bosch battery in the car. Lights are still on, but maybe they will go away after a few 'drive cycles" If not, it's back to diagnostics...

Cheers!
Tom
by TomH84
Sat 14 Apr, 2018 10:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: ABS/DSC fault codes
Replies: 3
Views: 4164

ABS/DSC fault codes

Hey all, Started the car this morning and greeted with a sea of yellow warning lights :bawl: The DSC, ABS and brake warning lights are all illuminated. I've pulled the following codes: 5E21 Pressure sensor 2 5E5B ASC/DSC Button 5E40 Steering angle implausible 5DF4 System voltage < 9v 5D 93 Wheel Spe...
by TomH84
Mon 27 Mar, 2017 19:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Bonnet Stuck Shut
Replies: 7
Views: 3989

Re: Bonnet Stuck Shut - FIXED

Thanks Guys! Finally got the bonnet open. Tried fishing around with a wire after studying the diagram showing the mechanism - good tip. But after 30 mins no luck :head: In the end, I was bad and tool a chisel to the plastic latch cover. Once smashed up that revealed the mechanism, which I could easi...
by TomH84
Sat 25 Mar, 2017 13:25
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Bonnet Stuck Shut
Replies: 7
Views: 3989

Re: Bonnet Stuck Shut

Cheers Gazza! I've removed the grills. That helped with the passenger side latch, but there's no access to the driver's side. I would probably be able to catch the cable if it hadn't snapped, but it's snapped off right off at the latch leaving me virtually nothing to pull on / pry etc. :bawl: :bawl:...
by TomH84
Sat 25 Mar, 2017 11:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Bonnet Stuck Shut
Replies: 7
Views: 3989

Bonnet Stuck Shut

Hey all, Went to pop the bonnet last night to change the oil and filters and it won't open. Have searched the forums and made some progress but i'm having problems accessing the driver side bonnet latch. Basically the cable has snapped just short of the driver's latch. I can see the break. The passe...
by TomH84
Thu 03 Sep, 2015 16:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Car cover or not?
Replies: 19
Views: 4277

Re: Car cover or not?

IMHO you don't need to cover a Zed. Many other things will kill it before the rain does. Just keep her very clean and waxed. Once a month is my routine. Also worth treating the roof annually with Renovo protector - great stuff, just keep it off the seats/trim etc. A cover is only useful i think if y...
by TomH84
Fri 26 Jun, 2015 17:54
Forum: Performance
Topic: Redex
Replies: 11
Views: 7351

Re: Redex

x2 on just changing your oil regularly and keeping on top of servicing (air filter/ plugs etc). And use only high quality branded super-unleaded - it's full of detergents, plus you get improved performance guaranteed by BMW (the z3 ECU remaps for 98 octane fuel) = zoom zoom.
by TomH84
Thu 14 May, 2015 19:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: wind noise
Replies: 9
Views: 1862

Re: wind noise

Wind noise isn't a feature of the Zed. In fact, that's one of the (few) things that motoring journos generally praised about the car. It's quiet with the roof up. Later cars have a roof lining, which added extra insulation (heat retention). You do get a horrific high pitched noise at speed when it's...
by TomH84
Mon 11 May, 2015 18:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fuel Cap Stop
Replies: 22
Views: 3842

Re: Fuel Cap Stop

x2 thanks. Lost mine too a few weeks ago. I didn't notice at first, but realised something was missing when I filled up and heard a nasty metal noise when I closed the filler gap. Will also order a new one (and glue it in place).
by TomH84
Mon 04 May, 2015 22:24
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: silver z3 - J222 LOO
Replies: 2
Views: 1118

Re: silver z3 - J222 LOO

Excellent! Was tempted to take the MG out today, but the Zed won my affection (again) :squeeze:
by TomH84
Mon 04 May, 2015 17:13
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: silver z3 - J222 LOO
Replies: 2
Views: 1118

silver z3 - J222 LOO

Drove the Cat and Fiddle to Buxton this afternoon, then on Leek. Great drive!

Just one Zed spotted amongst the hundreds of MX-5s, TVRs, motorbikes etc. Silver Z3: Reg J222 LOO I think (?)

...where are all the Zeds hiding? Never seen so many TVRs in one afternoon!! :lol: :lol:

Tom
by TomH84
Tue 28 Apr, 2015 21:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Replies: 2088
Views: 410982

Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?

A new Siemens/VDO MAF. Ordered from MAF-Shop.com in Germany. £130 delivered. Hurray for the strong ££!! :squeeze: :squeeze:
by TomH84
Sun 26 Apr, 2015 20:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Have I got this right - o2 sensors
Replies: 6
Views: 1622

Re: Have I got this right - o2 sensors

Thanks. Yes, I've got a code reader with live data. The pre-cat sensors are switching voltage - though one seems to be less response than the other. Given that both banks are reading high, it does suggest a MAF issues. I'd be unlikely if both sensors failed. Maybe time to bite the bullet and buy a n...
by TomH84
Sun 26 Apr, 2015 19:56
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Have I got this right - o2 sensors
Replies: 6
Views: 1622

Re: Have I got this right - o2 sensors

ok guys - thanks. I'll check voltages before committing to replace. Looks like a fiddly job. My reason for replacement is that my long term fuel trims are still high. They are at about 12 (bank1) / 9 (bank 2). That's at the limit before the engine light comes on (it's 12% I think). The CEL is off ri...
by TomH84
Sat 25 Apr, 2015 12:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Have I got this right - o2 sensors
Replies: 6
Views: 1622

Have I got this right - o2 sensors

Hey guys, I'm planning to swap out the front o2 sensors as part of regular preventative maintenance. Carpartsforless/Eurocarparts list a range of options for my 2002 2.2i M54 engine. Trying to narrow down the right parts... It seems like I need two different Bosch sensors - one longer than the other...
by TomH84
Fri 03 Apr, 2015 21:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Mobile car lifts?
Replies: 4
Views: 1757

Re: Mobile car lifts?

Cheers guys! That's fantastic :squeeze:

Photos really helpful - thanks for those. Good to see that there's lots of clearance underneath. It looks pretty stable in the flesh too. Bye bye trolley jack...

Cheers again,

Tom
by TomH84
Fri 03 Apr, 2015 19:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Mobile car lifts?
Replies: 4
Views: 1757

Mobile car lifts?

What do you guys use to jack up your cars? I'm forever using my trolley jack and axle stands, but seriously considering investing in a car lift - or at least something a like a beam jack. It takes ages to get the car on all fours safely. Maybe I'm just getting lazy... ?? Notice this one in Classic C...
by TomH84
Sun 22 Mar, 2015 19:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 90,000 today
Replies: 19
Views: 2841

Re: 90,000 today

Cheers for that! Just fished out my EazyBleed from the garage. It's on its last legs, so time to get something new. Might just get a one-way bleeder. I've never really like the EazyBleed. It's a bit "fragile" and I don't want pressurised brake fluid flying all over my nice paintwork. Tom
by TomH84
Sun 22 Mar, 2015 18:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 90,000 today
Replies: 19
Views: 2841

Re: 90,000 today

120k, 185k,... excellent. Plenty of miles to go to catch up :squeeze: I switched out the fuel filter as I'm trying to solve a fuel trim problem (p0174 Bank 1). My short term trim values (STFT) are now spot on (at idle and high rpm), so vacuum leaks are not the problem (...replaced boots/hoses/caps e...
by TomH84
Sat 21 Mar, 2015 22:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 90,000 today
Replies: 19
Views: 2841

Re: 90,000 today

Forgot to take some pics - sorry! Plenty of vids on YouTube on this one. It's very easy, just messy. Check out this video e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaw5010KPtU :lol: -disconnect battery -jack up car behind front wheel -remove filter shield (offside, behind front wheel, right near the cent...
by TomH84
Sat 21 Mar, 2015 19:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 90,000 today
Replies: 19
Views: 2841

Re: 90,000 today

Yeah, I remember as a kid my Dad being delighted that our old Sierra hit 100k before dying. It was all blue smoke and multicoloured doors and rust by then of course... On a different note: just changed my fuel filter this afternoon. What a difference - unbelievable. Should have done it ages ago! The...
by TomH84
Fri 20 Mar, 2015 23:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 90,000 today
Replies: 19
Views: 2841

90,000 today

No big deal I know, but ticked over to 90,000 miles this afternoon (with roof down, sun out, and radio on of course) :squeeze: Made me stop and think just how well built these cars were out of the factory. When I was thinking about buying a Zed a couple of years ago, folks kept trying to dissuade me...
by TomH84
Fri 13 Mar, 2015 20:42
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New Z3 owner (MGB Convert!)
Replies: 14
Views: 4617

Re: New Z3 owner (MGB Convert!)

Another welcome to the forum from a fellow MG enthusiast. Great choice of car. Hope you get lots of fun out of it! I love the Zed. They feel so solid and go like stink. Very much the opposite of my 'GT... On the shocks: Very easy to source (eurocarparts etc) as others have said. Think they are about...
by TomH84
Thu 12 Feb, 2015 23:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Noisey fuel pump?
Replies: 5
Views: 1384

Re: Noisey fuel pump?

2.2 - good choice! Hope you're enjoying your new car :squeeze: Do you hear the noise constantly or is it motion related? The fuel pump is located in the rear chassis panel behind the driver's seat. There's a seam in the carpet that can be pulled back to access the pump. I've not heard of reports of ...
by TomH84
Sun 01 Feb, 2015 19:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Diff and Gear oil quantities.
Replies: 11
Views: 2942

Re: Diff and Gear oil quantities.

It's only 0.9l for the diff - at least on my car. You can check on the ETK database (change the setting for your particular car): http://www.etk.cc/bmw/EN/vin/decoder/wbacn12090lk17365/EN/ I recommend Castrol Syntrax Longlife Oil 75W-90 for the Diff and Castro Syntrans B Manual Transmission Fluid 75...
by TomH84
Sun 04 Jan, 2015 15:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fuel Trim Code
Replies: 4
Views: 1809

Re: Fuel Trim Code

New filter ordered. Let's see what that does to the fuel trim values...

Right, back to the darts!

Tom
by TomH84
Sat 03 Jan, 2015 20:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fuel Trim Code
Replies: 4
Views: 1809

Re: Fuel Trim Code

Cheers! I'll a smoke test and see where that takes me. I had a go with some carb cleaner (works for the MG) but that didn't get me far. If I can't find any leaks, it does suggest a slow/failing MAF. I pulled the data stream info this afternoon. This suggests "lean" condition on both banks ...
by TomH84
Sat 03 Jan, 2015 17:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fuel Trim Code
Replies: 4
Views: 1809

Fuel Trim Code

I know this is a long shot but, thought I'd ask... After an oil service, wash and wax, my Zed has rewarded me with a check engine light :head: :head: The C-110 scanner code reads "fuel trim bank 1 permissible range exceeded." From memory, this code is often linked to intake/vacuum leaks, b...
by TomH84
Thu 01 Jan, 2015 19:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear tyres on Z3 - Is this illegal?
Replies: 21
Views: 6682

Re: Rear tyres on Z3 - Is this illegal?

That's a great idea. I'm going to try the same at my local independent tyre shop this week.

My flalken ze914s have worn exactly the same. Would be great to get another 5k out of them before replacing. They are only 12months old.

Tom
by TomH84
Thu 01 Jan, 2015 16:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hafords Oil
Replies: 37
Views: 8624

Re: Hafords Oil

Just been to the local Halfords...

For info: the £12 oil in question no longer states "BMW LL-01" on the label (as still shown on website).

Anyone else notice this?? Should we care?

Tom
by TomH84
Thu 01 Jan, 2015 12:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Changed my water pump yesterday...and...
Replies: 9
Views: 2672

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

Good job well done! You can relax now. I did mine last year with 82k. After dismantling everything, I was surprised to find a *metal* impeller on my original water pump. Replaced it anyway. I'd have thought that your 2002 car would be the same. Clearly not! My car was built right at the end of the r...
by TomH84
Wed 31 Dec, 2014 17:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hafords Oil
Replies: 37
Views: 8624

Re: Hafords Oil

Cheers guys. Just ordered some for collection!

I'm due a change after 8k / 8 months. This is perfect! Now tempted to stock up...

Tom
by TomH84
Wed 31 Dec, 2014 17:20
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hafords Oil
Replies: 37
Views: 8624

Re: Hafords Oil

Thanks! Saw this on tv earlier today.

What's the consensus on the quality of this oil? I see it meets the LL-01 standard, but guess it's no patch on e.g. 0-40w mobil one new life?

Tom
by TomH84
Sat 13 Dec, 2014 09:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gearbox oil: have I got the right one?
Replies: 14
Views: 4946

Re: Gearbox oil: have I got the right one?

I've just changed the gearbox fluid. I did a lot of research before selecting the right fluid - lots of conflicting info about fluids on the web generally. In the end, I opted for Castrol Syntrans B Manual Transmission Fluid 75W. It's GL-4 and matches spec for BMW gearbox oil (http://www.castrol.com...
by TomH84
Sun 30 Nov, 2014 13:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.2 2002 z3 - LSD or not
Replies: 8
Views: 2909

Re: 2.2 2002 z3 - LSD or not

Yeah, the Sport has the LSD as standard. It wasn't even an option on the non-sport 2.2i according to my 2001/2002 final run brochure. For info, I've found the below site useful for VIN/parts checking. Not least because it gives us info on fluid capacity specific to your vehicle. Helpful! http://www....
by TomH84
Thu 27 Nov, 2014 20:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.2 2002 z3 - LSD or not
Replies: 8
Views: 2909

Re: 2.2 2002 z3 - LSD or not

Great, as I thought. Good to know that the VIN info is complete!

Thanks again
by TomH84
Thu 27 Nov, 2014 20:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.2 2002 z3 - LSD or not
Replies: 8
Views: 2909

Re: 2.2 2002 z3 - LSD or not

Cheers guys

So if it's not listed, then it's the TYPE 168 non-LSD diff then?
by TomH84
Thu 27 Nov, 2014 19:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 2.2 2002 z3 - LSD or not
Replies: 8
Views: 2909

2.2 2002 z3 - LSD or not

In the process of trying to service my diff, I've come across so much conflicting info (and probably some "opinion" too) about which zeds have an LSD fitted. I've checked my VIN and there's no mention of the 25% Sperrdifferntial. The 2002 sales brochure also doesn't list it as an option. D...
by TomH84
Sat 22 Nov, 2014 19:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Diff bush & oil change / BMW Parts Sourcing
Replies: 5
Views: 1341

Re: Diff bush & oil change / BMW Parts Sourcing

No worries! Thanks again :) I think I'll just go with the polybush as a replacement. That way I only have to struggle once in the garage to get the old bush out! Polly bushes tend to be easy to fit - at least that was my experience with the MGB. Lovely car you've got there. I'm yet to see a yellow Z...
by TomH84
Sat 22 Nov, 2014 19:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Diff bush & oil change / BMW Parts Sourcing
Replies: 5
Views: 1341

Re: Diff bush & oil change / BMW Parts Sourcing

Thanks Brian. Those links are v helpful! It's taken me far too long to find a parts site that stocks more than just the usual service items :head: I see that you can buy a new cover with the standard bush fitted for about £100. It's tempting, but does seem a bit of a false economy given that my cove...
by TomH84
Sat 22 Nov, 2014 18:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Annoying rattle from the rear
Replies: 32
Views: 9008

Re: Annoying rattle from the rear

Thanks for sharing this. I've got a similar rattle to that you describe. Thought it was the drop links, but they seem ok. Hopefully, I might now have cracked it too :squeeze:
by TomH84
Sat 22 Nov, 2014 18:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Diff bush & oil change / BMW Parts Sourcing
Replies: 5
Views: 1341

Diff bush & oil change / BMW Parts Sourcing

Hello all, I'm planning to change the differential oil next weekend. My diff mount bush is knackered, so I figured now is the time to change it. I've searched this forum and see that there's a few posts on this topic. Basically, it seems fairly simple - a job that can be tackled without removing the...
by TomH84
Mon 06 Oct, 2014 20:58
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: A newbie who can't wait to get my car
Replies: 8
Views: 2128

Re: A newbie who can't wait to get my car

Your budget should get you a nice little zed. Hang in there for a good one. Personally, I wouldn't worry too much about headline mileage figures (others may disagree). It's condition that's more important. I've got one of the last Zeds and it's now 12 years old. Many cars are all ready dead at that ...
by TomH84
Sun 10 Aug, 2014 10:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Suspension?
Replies: 9
Views: 1139

Re: Suspension?

Thanks guys! I've got Falken ZE 914s on the car. Are these non/uni-directional? I can only see "OUTSIDE" markings on the rim and no direction arrows. Swapping the rears would be buy me a few months time. After that, it might be worth replacing the offside RTA. False economy buying a new re...
by TomH84
Sat 09 Aug, 2014 16:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Suspension?
Replies: 9
Views: 1139

Re: Suspension?

Just taken a picture. You can see the wear!

ImageUntitled by TomHorsley, on Flickr

Tom
by TomH84
Sat 09 Aug, 2014 16:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Suspension?
Replies: 9
Views: 1139

Re: Suspension?

deleted double post :)
by TomH84
Sat 09 Aug, 2014 15:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Suspension?
Replies: 9
Views: 1139

Re: Suspension?

I've been thinking the same. It's possible that it's had a bump before I got it. It's the uneven wear that's suspicious. The RTABs might be worn, but I would have thought they wear in parallel and affect the rear tyres more evenly?! I do hear a slight knock/clunk from the 'problem' side at low speed...
by TomH84
Sat 09 Aug, 2014 11:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Suspension?
Replies: 9
Views: 1139

Suspension?

Just washed and waxed the car ready for an afternoon roof down blast and noticed something odd. The inner tread on my offside rear tyre has worn dramatically (about 5k driven). It's down to 1mm, evenly across the inner tyre edge. Both rears (Falken 714s) replaced in Feb this year. The near side rear...
by TomH84
Mon 21 Jul, 2014 18:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: A few pics from the France trip
Replies: 10
Views: 2749

Re: A few pics from the France trip

x2 on visiting Saumur. It's lovely.

Nearby Candes-Saint-Martin is also worth a stop. We had a lovely picnic on the hill overlooking the loire. Bought some delicious raspberries from an old lady in the village on the walk up. Yum.

Tom