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- 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...
- 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.
I suspect the local fuel is subpar.
- 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)
It is not recommended to change transmission fluid often - but it can be done (and the filter replaced)
- 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)
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)
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Can anyone recommend an alternative free service in order to post pics here?
Can anyone recommend an alternative free service in order to post pics here?
- 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...
- Mon 18 Sep, 2017 19:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Erratic starter???
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2588
Re: Erratic starter???
Refurbed the starter - 24hrs SFSG
- 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 ...
- 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.
- 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...
- Tue 29 Aug, 2017 15:26
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Leather Repair Kits
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2998
Re: Leather Repair Kits
Cheers team
Will pick some up during the imminent jaunt over to the UK to see the in-laws (and a few days in Cornwall)
Will pick some up during the imminent jaunt over to the UK to see the in-laws (and a few days in Cornwall)
- 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.
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.
- 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
- 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.
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.
- 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...
- 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.
The emblems' adhesive can withstand extremely high temperatures for extended periods.
- Sun 28 May, 2017 05:01
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11459
Re: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £19
Why sell such a beauty?
- 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...
- 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.
Unfortunately is costs 1000 quid here to get one from a breaker.
- 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.
Whatever tickles your fancy.
- 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.
1. Spacers on rears
2. Paint the expanded metal mesh inside the gills silver.
- 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...
- Wed 08 Feb, 2017 12:40
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: My Son is Gettting Married Tonite
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1538
- 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.
Update March 2017 - finally died at 347,000km.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
Best to hold on to the actuator
- 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:...
- 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...
- 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)
- Fri 05 Aug, 2016 12:42
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Local Z3 Drifter
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1084
- 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...
- 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/
http://www.mikosealants.com/super-7-sea ... -oz-290ml/
- 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.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
The copper gets disconnected prior to the plastic shielding.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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?
- 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.
- 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
- 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...
- 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....
- 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 ...
- 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?
- 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 ...
- 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.
My second one just went at 334k km - and they always go at the least convinient time.