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bentley-boy

That must be really hard for you, my two went at 15+ and 16+ and still very much missed, that was 14 years ago.

bentley-boy

Hello Freds Dad, I could certainly make use of that as my roof although sound does look it's age. If available please let me know the postage cost.
Thanks. Regards, Adrian

bentley-boy

Is the rear parcel shelf trim wet? Parking nose up prevents water that runs off the hood from running out through the drains since these drains are located near the 'B' post where the hood frame is anchored. Water will collect and sit at the base of the rear window since the drains are higher up if ...

bentley-boy

Hi, guess a degrease with meths and assuming there is still paint on then just use an aerosol acrylic paint, matt finish probably closer match than satin matt. If paint has gone or partially gone then use an aerosol acrylic primer. Wilko is the cheapest place for paint and they do stock it. If you u...

bentley-boy

I contacted the guy, we agreed a figure so I was trying to arrange payment but the guy just ignored my e-mails!! Guess he sold it elsewhere.

bentley-boy

Guess you changed your mind?

bentley-boy

Hi, sent you a PM about arranging payment.

bentley-boy

PM sent

bentley-boy

Hi, ref the aerial grommet, don't be tempted to buy one off ebay as they're half the price from the main dealers!!

BB

bentley-boy

Have you tried 'Spurs Fan in a Coupe', he was breaking a back facelift one recently.
Regards, BB

bentley-boy

Hello Andy, I can make use of those if still available. I'm Loughborough way so not too far off!
Regards, Adrian

bentley-boy

My Fram filter came with all 'O' rings plus the sump plug copper washer

Guess it depends on the manufacturer/supplier.

bentley-boy

Not sure if this is the best heading to post this but guess it's probably the most widely read! How do I attach a photo/s to a thread other than using Photobucket who require too much personal info. Anyone suggest a good UK based image hosting provider that can be trusted and easy to use for a numpt...

bentley-boy

Are they the same wheels as Robz3sport? Look really nice but many people say the larger the rim the greater the 'tram lining' problem. Great photo angle by the way

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bentley-boy

Hi, to give you an idea of the market place I was following one on Ebay, it sold today for £3,200 finished in white, looked seriously nice, auto, 75k miles and complete with hard top. Take a look at item number 191773148362. Best of luck with your sale, spring time needless to say the best.
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bentley-boy

Just been and bought some 5/40 Halfords oil, as the general consensus is that it is actually comma I may well get another to use in the zed. Interestingly it appears to be packaged as 5 litres now, is the 4 litre ones old stock with the date on it being June 2015? perhaps it's just a stock clearance...

bentley-boy

That's cheaper than Wilko oil that I put in me old van! Will have a look, not for the Zed of course though! Used to use Unipart 20/50 oil which was a good enough price to change every 3,000 miles. I see Halfords oil is only 4 litres though, another of todays subtle cons akin to selling watered down ...

bentley-boy

Hi, Mirror is silver although the base bit needs spraying to colour with an aerosol as it has been stripped to bare metal and primed in twin pack due to a bit of paint damage. £75? They regularly fetch £100+. Re your rear window they are a zip in unit and I've seen them on ebay for £71 (not OEM thou...

bentley-boy

Hi, welcome to the forum, you will find loads of info here to help you along. Is it just the rear screen that has cracked? - if so you can replace just the window as opposed to the complete hood. I have an undamaged n/s mirror for sale, the plug has been cut off (suspect the previous owner couldn't ...

bentley-boy

Brilliant vid, car absolute minter. Hmm perhaps I should sign up to the lakes cruise on t'other side!!
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bentley-boy

I'll take it as no interest then!

bentley-boy

Titan it is!

bentley-boy

Hi Gaz, I am pretty sure the one I have is Titan silver. It's from a V plate facelift model that I have just started stripping, nothing wrong with the car apart from a gimped / repaired bonnet. Everything is available at present, I am in either Leics or Staffs, perhaps too far logistic wise for you?...

bentley-boy

Hi, think I can help there. Are you meaning the small triangular vents at the very ends of the dash or the central ones? I have a V plate facelift I'm dismantling for parts, everything available at the mo.

Regards, Adrian (Bentley Boy)

bentley-boy

Six Hills it is. Anyone making a weekend of it I can recommend the working windmill at Alford not far up the road

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bentley-boy

I'm deffo up for that!
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bentley-boy

Ah, thinking about it you are more than likely correct! Got to get one of those LED bulbs for the interior though, presume it dims as it goes off in pretty much the same way as the standard bulb?

Regards BB

bentley-boy

Hi, I like the idea of the LED interior bulb, had a look on the link you posted and states also for number plate lamp, would it not be too bright as a number plate bulb if it's that good as an interior bulb?
Regards, BB

bentley-boy

Hi, could you give me an idea of what you want for said window, mine has gone rather opaque! PM me if preferred. Thanks.
Regards BB

bentley-boy

P.S Let us know when you come over, I'm sure some of us could organise a mini cruise to Gaydon for you!
BB

bentley-boy

Gaydon is an excellent museum and well worth the visit. If the Land-Rover test track is running still then pay for a ride on that, serious fun. The Coventry Motor Museum is also good as suggested but not that easy to find especially if you are not used to driving our inner city roads!
Best wishes, BB

bentley-boy

Tried with no success before but trying again . . . . anyone have the torque setting for the camshaft bearing cap nuts on a 1.9 M43 engine (that's the 8 valve single camshaft engine fitted to facelifts)
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bentley-boy

Anyone after purportedly rust free widebody sill cover panels take a look on ebay. There are a pair listed separately at £40 each as a buy it now price.
Regards BB

bentley-boy

Hi All, Anyone have a set of the style 18 (smooth 5 spoke) rims for sale in 17 inch size. Need the staggered type that run 225 front with 245 rear. Be grateful if anyone is considering upgrading or has a set of redundant rims.

Regards, BB

bentley-boy

Wot, no-one?

bentley-boy

Hi All, Anyone able to furnish me with torque figures (angles) for a 2000 facelift 1.9 M43 8 valve engine (as opposed to the earlier twin cam 4 cylinder).
Head bolt initial torque figure plus angles. Camshaft retaining cap nuts. Camshaft drive sprocket bolts.
Thanks as always.
BB

bentley-boy

Hi, was just curious about the towbar, I presume no one actually makes one for a Z3 so is it a modified 3 series towbar?

Regards BB

bentley-boy

Thanks for the reply guys, good points and will have a look when the woman concerned decides she wants it tackling as I've heard nothing from her.

Regards all BB

bentley-boy

Excellent response, thanks Mike. I had wondered if the 'stat' was part mechanical/part electrically heated. Other sites suggests the 1.9 was mechanical and the bigger engines electrically heated. I fully take your point about the two valve plates, in the cold state coolant is directed around the eng...

bentley-boy

As per previous thread (Thermostat) does anyone have a set of engine timing pins/cam gauge I could possibly borrow or know where I could obtain them? Looks like I am being asked to do the head gasket change which will also need the head pressure testing for cracks and warpage

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bentley-boy

Hi Al, On the 1.9 M43 engine (single overhead cam), year 2000, am I right in thinking the connector plug on the side of the plastic thermostat housing is a form of heater to help keep the thermostat open? A friends Zed overheated, the RAC said on removing the thermostat that it had stuck shut and so...

bentley-boy

Seen that before, it's the result of someone using an angle grinder or the likes to cut metal nearby. Showers of hot metal dust burn into the paint, only way usually to get rid of it is to wet flat with 2000 grade wet/dry paper and polish back with Farecla G3. You may get lucky and find the metal du...

bentley-boy

Terribly sorry but much as I was looking forward to this I am not going to make it having gawn south for a few days! Hope to see some piccies/videos to see what I missed and guess everyone will have a brill time.

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bentley-boy

Number 81, Bentley-boy in attendance all the way from Shepshed!! Just want to say thanks for putting on a superb day, I didn't even know of the place until last years do and I've lived here 23 years. Glad to see someone has posted pictures of the mill instead of just the cars, the working forge and ...

bentley-boy

There I was bumbling along in me old van up the M1 at Junction 24 around 5pm last evening when in my rear view mirror I spotted a black Z3 stealthily pouncing up on me. As the sleek lines purred alongside looking the bizz all polished to the hilt it was none other than BMBabe wearing her pink hat!! ...

bentley-boy

Well it's a bit of a long haul for me but would like to attend if room left? Will have to make an early start as coming all the way from t'other side of Shepshed

Adrian alias BB (Z3 1.9 M-Sport)

bentley-boy

Can I come too?

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bentley-boy

Bigg red job? My o/s/r caliper has just started binding, lifted it off the carrier to inspect and found slides perfect and the piston moves freely in the caliper body. Wondering if the flexy hose is breaking (no pun) down and acting like a one way valve letting pressure through but not return? The A...

bentley-boy

Sent you a PM

bentley-boy

Hi, The grey pipe you refer to sounds like the battery vent pipe. The 90 degree fitting pushes onto the top of the original spec battery with the other end of the pipe exiting through the boot floor to vent charging gases to the outside of the boot.

Regards BB

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