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by BonBon
Sun 04 Mar, 2018 18:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Brown mayo in rad
Replies: 4
Views: 2392

Brown mayo in rad

Anyone care to guess the cause? 4 teaspoons of brown "yogurty guuk' removed from just inside the radiator cap (under the guuk was some black gravel stuck to the rad wall) Minimal loss of oil. No loss of coolant or any foaming on oil cap. Did head gasket 2 years ago (30,000km ago) Here's a pic h...
by BonBon
Mon 01 Jan, 2018 12:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone got an automatic Z3?
Replies: 21
Views: 11926

Re: Anyone got an automatic Z3?

I get 9.5-11 km/l depending on the use of the AC (mixed urban cycle). 1.9Auto.
I suspect the local fuel is subpar.
by BonBon
Thu 16 Nov, 2017 13:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone got an automatic Z3?
Replies: 21
Views: 11926

Re: Anyone got an automatic Z3?

Wow - I did less due diligence before getting married (now happily for 35 years).
It is not recommended to change transmission fluid often - but it can be done (and the filter replaced)
by BonBon
Thu 16 Nov, 2017 10:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone got an automatic Z3?
Replies: 21
Views: 11926

Re: Anyone got an automatic Z3?

It depends what "fun" you are looking for.
Is it spirited driving or the thrill of of a rag top?
That should dictate your decision.
(Full disclosure - this week celebrated 10 years on my 1.9Auto)
by BonBon
Thu 09 Nov, 2017 18:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Free 3rd party Image Hosting
Replies: 9
Views: 4766

Re: Free 3rd party Image Hosting

I wonder when photobucket will threaten to delete the items stored on their site :devil: :devil: :devil:
by BonBon
Thu 09 Nov, 2017 15:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Free 3rd party Image Hosting
Replies: 9
Views: 4766

Re: Free 3rd party Image Hosting

Followed suit - thanks
by BonBon
Sun 22 Oct, 2017 07:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Free 3rd party Image Hosting
Replies: 9
Views: 4766

Free 3rd party Image Hosting

It was a matter of time that Photobucket started charging for 3rd party hosting. But it's very expensive and naughty to include all historic pictures posted. :bad :bad :bad
Can anyone recommend an alternative free service in order to post pics here?
by BonBon
Sat 21 Oct, 2017 16:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Leather Repair Kits
Replies: 4
Views: 2998

Re: Leather Repair Kits

Thanks for the heads up on Furniture Clinic. Good Kit. I did not only have tears - I had 2 large areas with inferior leather (from Chinese Seats01 on Ebay before they closed) Was not satisfied with Furniture Clinic's patch material and adhesive - so went with removing the cover and gluing inside big...
by BonBon
Mon 18 Sep, 2017 19:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Erratic starter???
Replies: 5
Views: 2588

Re: Erratic starter???

Refurbed the starter - 24hrs SFSG 8-)
by BonBon
Fri 15 Sep, 2017 14:27
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Erratic starter???
Replies: 5
Views: 2588

Re: Erratic starter???

You are correct - we tried tapping the starter - didn't help. So I was a bit surprised that it started at the garage. I recall he did not do any measurement to check that the voltage reached the starter - so not so clear on how he was so confident on his diagnosis. It probably was the brushes - and ...
by BonBon
Fri 15 Sep, 2017 12:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Erratic starter???
Replies: 5
Views: 2588

Re: Erratic starter???

It was not a battery/contact or lead problem - tested by the road recovery.
by BonBon
Fri 15 Sep, 2017 11:30
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Erratic starter???
Replies: 5
Views: 2588

Erratic starter???

Last night the car would not start. Again this morning. I feared it was a failed alarm system. The diagnosis of the mobile road recovery chap was that it's the starter. Got towed to my Indy - and low and behold - after removing from the truck....it started. Can a starter be erratic or can it be some...
by BonBon
Tue 29 Aug, 2017 15:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Leather Repair Kits
Replies: 4
Views: 2998

Re: Leather Repair Kits

Cheers team :cheers
Will pick some up during the imminent jaunt over to the UK to see the in-laws (and a few days in Cornwall)
by BonBon
Mon 28 Aug, 2017 21:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Leather Repair Kits
Replies: 4
Views: 2998

Leather Repair Kits

Do they really work?
Looking for a recommended kit to fix a (non-clean) tear in my passenger seat.
Seems a small patch in the leather seat covering I got on fleabay was not top quality and has just given up.
:bawl:
by BonBon
Tue 25 Jul, 2017 11:05
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Giving away Z3 parts!
Replies: 15
Views: 7800

Re: Giving away Z3 parts!

Kudos to another exemplary Z3 owner :cheers
by BonBon
Mon 10 Jul, 2017 20:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Are Z3's getting rare?
Replies: 12
Views: 6396

Re: Are Z3's getting rare?

FYI - in Israel 50-75 (with only one coupe).
Most are quite weathered with about 10 owners each. Youngins who hold for a year until they have their first .....and the wife gives 'em a hard time.
by BonBon
Mon 10 Jul, 2017 20:10
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Boot Leak finding
Replies: 18
Views: 7789

Re: Boot Leak finding

The the most probable thing is the seal of the roof against the body. Remove the carpets and pour water over the rear window. My bet is that you will see water dripping inside the boot. The fix is to partially open the roof and seal the whole length of the seal with black Super7. (The only other thi...
by BonBon
Thu 22 Jun, 2017 14:58
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 boot badges
Replies: 7
Views: 2942

Re: Z3 boot badges

Unless the adhesive used after the respray was really inferior - perhaps your son was sending some other message.
The emblems' adhesive can withstand extremely high temperatures for extended periods. :sunny
by BonBon
Tue 28 Mar, 2017 18:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Automatic Gear Expert
Replies: 1
Views: 1308

Automatic Gear Expert

Is there an in- house transmission expert? My auto 1.9 transmission just died - GM P/N 96018240 (F36 SG also written on label) I have been offered a 96017506 and a 96018242. Is there a simple way/resource/reference to find out if either one matches? Any insight would be appreciated as I'm in the mid...
by BonBon
Mon 27 Mar, 2017 17:11
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Automatic gearboxes realiability question on all Z3
Replies: 15
Views: 6225

Re: Automatic gearboxes realiability question on all Z3

For reference - mine just died at 347,000km.
Unfortunately is costs 1000 quid here to get one from a breaker.
by BonBon
Tue 21 Mar, 2017 17:09
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: POPULAR MODIFICATIONS for Z3
Replies: 20
Views: 31633

Re: POPULAR MODIFICATIONS for Z3

...or you can completely change the gills to arctic silver (chrome is not for me).
Whatever tickles your fancy.
by BonBon
Tue 21 Mar, 2017 17:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: POPULAR MODIFICATIONS for Z3
Replies: 20
Views: 31633

Re: POPULAR MODIFICATIONS for Z3

The two simplest mods that IMO would change the look of your 1.9 Montreal Blue would be:
1. Spacers on rears
2. Paint the expanded metal mesh inside the gills silver.
by BonBon
Sun 12 Mar, 2017 12:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: PreCut Paint Protection Film - Transparent Bra
Replies: 21
Views: 6455

Re: PreCut Paint Protection Film - Transparent Bra

Just and update. Well after three years the stonechips did enough damage to the films that they need to be removed and the bonnet and the bumper need to be resprayed. Taking off the films with a blow dryer is a real bitch - just as hard as getting them on. And in some small areas it damaged the unde...
by BonBon
Wed 08 Feb, 2017 12:40
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: My Son is Gettting Married Tonite
Replies: 3
Views: 1538

My Son is Gettting Married Tonite

:cheers
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by BonBon
Sun 29 Jan, 2017 13:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Devastated -help needed asap
Replies: 11
Views: 3630

Re: Devastated -(1.9L automatic transmission)

I am lightfooted (never drive in Sport mode to save petrol) and my Auto gear is still going strong (334kkm) - but started to show signs of slipping at 320kkm.
Update March 2017 - finally died at 347,000km.
by BonBon
Tue 06 Dec, 2016 16:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Centre vent suddenly lost air flow
Replies: 9
Views: 2695

Re: Centre vent suddenly lost air flow

Simply cut out a thin C shaped plastic foil (outer diameter about 6cm) and slip it in next to the dial to increase friction.
by BonBon
Sat 12 Nov, 2016 18:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: My Mora Red Zed
Replies: 21
Views: 7218

Re: My Mora Red Zed

Beauty - compliments the beautiful surrounding ;-)
by BonBon
Sun 28 Aug, 2016 08:56
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: F/S - Passenger Door Actuator
Replies: 2
Views: 1167

Re: F/S - Passenger Door Actuator

It will magically stop to work again.
Best to hold on to the actuator :wink:
by BonBon
Tue 23 Aug, 2016 13:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 20mm Spacers Before & After
Replies: 6
Views: 2267

Z3 20mm Spacers Before & After

Not a transformation - but adds stance. (OEM wheels are style 73 - 7x17) Good value and fit - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361211444116?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=630567399187&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii110/bonboniera_2008/Left_zpss9nkh3ew.jpg http:...
by BonBon
Thu 11 Aug, 2016 16:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Anyone use a wind blocker ?
Replies: 26
Views: 6137

Re: Anyone use a wind blocker ?

I have an OEM mesh and TBH I'm generally displeased due to the limited rear view. To make things worse - the top of the metal frame creates a big black horizontal line across the rear view. Nevertheless it looks the real deal and only use it on big outings - pretty much like the Tonneau...
by BonBon
Wed 10 Aug, 2016 18:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Headlight Bulbs
Replies: 8
Views: 3188

Re: Headlight Bulbs

I vote for Philips Diamond Vision 5000k (you need to see if they are street legal in the UK)
by BonBon
Wed 03 Aug, 2016 16:24
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Head Unit Connections
Replies: 2
Views: 1093

Head Unit Connections

Is there a simple explanation why the color of the wires reaching my head unit do not match the colors in the Bentley's circuit diagram. For example, my rear left speaker (behind the LHD driver) has a solid brown wire and a solid yellow wire & in the handbook it shows wires with 2 colors. Any id...
by BonBon
Sun 31 Jul, 2016 15:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Which glue do I need?
Replies: 1
Views: 1008

Re: Which glue do I need?

Black Super 7 is the best I have found by a long-shot.
http://www.mikosealants.com/super-7-sea ... -oz-290ml/
by BonBon
Mon 25 Jul, 2016 07:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Changing Door and Boot Locks
Replies: 6
Views: 1486

Re: Changing Door and Boot Locks

Do a search - I am convinced that there is a detailed post wrt door locks. I think I even commented on how to make the reinsertion of the window rail a bit easier. The first time it is scary dealing with the lock without seeing what you are doing.
by BonBon
Thu 21 Jul, 2016 07:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: bad leak behind passenger seat
Replies: 7
Views: 3133

Re: bad leak behind passenger seat

If as Bertie says you see the dribbling of water when you pick up the carpet of the storage area behind the passengers - you can reinforce the seal adjacent to the boot from the outside when the roof is down.I used black Super7 (my favorite silicone sealant) after I had a new roof installed and it i...
by BonBon
Wed 20 Jul, 2016 14:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What am I missing? Boot loom/central locking/alarm issue :(
Replies: 8
Views: 2088

Re: What am I missing? Boot loom/central locking/alarm issue

What I did was to stick needles into the ends of each of the suspect wires and check continuity with a DVM.
by BonBon
Wed 20 Jul, 2016 10:06
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What am I missing? Boot loom/central locking/alarm issue :(
Replies: 8
Views: 2088

Re: What am I missing? Boot loom/central locking/alarm issue

Did you have a close look at the other wires in the loom?
The copper gets disconnected prior to the plastic shielding.
by BonBon
Fri 15 Jul, 2016 13:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Gear knob replacement
Replies: 15
Views: 2609

Re: Detent Rod

After driving well over 100k miles on my car, I deciding to replace my gear knob due to wear. Searching around and saw that all the replacements have buttons in them....but I never did. I now learned that over 8 years ago, one of the 9 previous owners (part local Mafia and part teens who sold as soo...
by BonBon
Wed 15 Jun, 2016 13:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Erratic indicator "click"
Replies: 27
Views: 4038

Re: Erratic indicator "click"

Well I've changed out a couple of (second hand) Indicator relays in the fuse box under the bonnet. But after a few days the issue of erratic clicking from the "mysterious" relay inside the cluster returns (it only starts clicking inside the car after about 10 clicks)... Can anyone guess if...
by BonBon
Thu 02 Jun, 2016 20:22
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: A happy owner.
Replies: 9
Views: 2575

Re: A happy owner.

When do you benefit from all the handling upgrades when every 200 feet you have those yellow boxes with black stripes on the side of the road? :?
by BonBon
Mon 23 May, 2016 14:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: PM advice - water flange
Replies: 12
Views: 2810

Re: PM advice - water flange

They are breaking Z3s in your 'hood daily - should take a couple of weeks max.
by BonBon
Mon 23 May, 2016 13:50
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: PM advice - water flange
Replies: 12
Views: 2810

Re: PM advice - water flange

If your Z3 was worth 8000 quid like it is here - you would not have a dilemma ;-)
by BonBon
Mon 23 May, 2016 12:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: PM advice - water flange
Replies: 12
Views: 2810

Cracked head

Final result: had a small crack in the head between the cooling and the combustion chamber. Hope it comes back as good as it went in. I took the opportunity to revamp the AC system as it did not cool very well on idle. I've never had open heart surgery before :lol: (still smiling as I did not get th...
by BonBon
Sun 22 May, 2016 14:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: The oldest methods are often the best...
Replies: 4
Views: 1476

Re: The oldest methods are often the best...

It will work for 30 secs and get stuck again. Been there...done that.... :|
by BonBon
Fri 20 May, 2016 14:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: PM advice - water flange
Replies: 12
Views: 2810

Re: PM advice - water flange

Still not sure how the pressure builds if there is a breach - but I guess it could be: When a head gasket fails between a combustion chamber and the cooling system, a loss of coolant and overheating are often the result. This may be intermittent in nature. For instance the vehicle may only overheat ...
by BonBon
Fri 20 May, 2016 12:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: PM advice - water flange
Replies: 12
Views: 2810

Re: PM advice - water flange

Interesting thought. I now saw tons of steam coming out of the exhaust. Wouldn't it have released pressure rather than raising it?
by BonBon
Fri 20 May, 2016 07:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: PM advice - water flange
Replies: 12
Views: 2810

Re: PM advice - water flange

Just drove the car for the first time since replacing the flange and notice excessive white smoke from the exhaust and loss of a pint of water from a 50km drive. So even though I stopped the car within 500 meters of breaking the flange, it seems some damage was done. I suspect that the small leak I ...
by BonBon
Fri 13 May, 2016 07:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: PM advice - water flange
Replies: 12
Views: 2810

PM advice - water flange

Change the y shaped flange on the back of the engine every 80k miles.
My second one just went at 334k km - and they always go at the least convinient time.