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Jonco

Z3 Mark wrote:..........., anyone know the part number? (its a 97)........

Item 4 on this http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=41&fg=15

Jonco

................I read in another thread about using the space behind the front bumper. Anyone done this, and any tips for success? I assume things won't stay dry there, and something is needed to keep things in place. I'm thinking maybe I should make some kind of just-fit box. Agree with comments ...

Jonco

If you look under bonnet on rightside of engine compartment you should be able to see a label on the gearbox housing - like this

Jonco

My 1998 service booklet for my Z3 (a 1.9) recommends a 70 Ah battery which equates to a current day battery model code number of 096. You will find that a 096 battery just fits into the Z3 battery compartment. When I first got my Z3 it had a 075 battery in it which is slightly smaller and slightly ...

Jonco

I have a TomTom and when my speedo reads 70 I'm actually only doing 65. I have the tomtom as well and there is a 3mph difference at 80mph. Speedo being higher on both cars I use it on. On recent road trip through France I passed several roadside speed indicators and they always agreed wth Tom Tom -...

Jonco

Have you got a satnav or can you borrow one with speed indication?

Jonco

waynerp wrote:Thanks for your advice one and all. I managed to get in touch of a friend of a friend who's a BMW mechanic. He's hopefully going to take a look at it for me today

Good Luck - can you share any findings/techniques he may have in addition to those shown in other threads?

Jonco

Robert T wrote:Have you read all the relevant threads on here? The last post in this thread seems it may be of use: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 93#p367693

Cheers R.

I shouldn't really tempt fate by commenting but it is still working after the last post ................................

Jonco

colb wrote:Robert already has a write up on using INPA in the Z3 Knowledge Base here
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 18&t=35789

Colb

Agreed - There is also compatability info here http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=353834

Jonco

Have a look at this http://wedophones.com/Manuals/BMW/1998% ... Manual.pdf - fuse list and then details

Jonco

........ the bricks don't work, I tried changing the battery in the bricks (I have 2) to no avail. I have never seen the led button flash or my indicators flash, I didn't want to play around with it too much (wouldn't want to get stranded by the immobiliser). the guy I brought it from said the same...

Jonco

...................... Can anyone please explain which wires I should look at first for damage? My seats are in a post facelift, and have multiple connectors (car side shown below - 1 little yellow one which connects to a yellow one on the seats, one large white one which connects to the seats, one...

Jonco

................... Anyone recommend a good exhaust choice or website of vendor? Cheers Thatkevbloke. Longlife appears to be the most popular and recommended - just google it an you should be able to search for local franchisee and get a quote. I have a Cobra on mine which I am pleased with but Lon...

Jonco

alanandjudi wrote:Seen that U tube clip, was hoping to get something a bit more precise, from the guys on here that have carried out the procedure. Thanks

Ok - there are others with more detail. I'm sure I have read a more detailed one previously on .net but cannot find it at the moment.

Jonco

Google Z3 boot lock stuck and you should get a number of `solutions' - this being one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVdESLYrXRU

Jonco

................ I take it you do the "bump removal" procedure first? :) Not necessarily but better if you can. I do not have the CD changer but have the bump. The triangular long bag is a `soft' bag so if you don't pack the top left corner tight it will squeeze under the bump. http://i13...

Jonco

hi It hangs from the head rests via an elasticated hood thingy You can see it here : http://www.roadstersolutions.com/page4.html If you can't find the real thing - then buy some elasticated velcro straps from Halfords and use ordinary suit carriers - worked for us last year. Sounds as if your boot ...

Jonco

martyb wrote:.................
Can someone, ideally a couple, take a picture of their car for me. .

A few photos in here that may be of interest http://webspace.ringling.edu/~dplassma/ ... html#step4

HTH

Jonco

.......... The only bonnet switch I know of is the one that opens the bonnet?? Presumably stops anyone from lifting the bonnet to tamper with anything without the alarm going off Agree with RobertT's comment - if you are looking at bonnet switch this may help http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi...

Jonco

fast_dps wrote:.............. you could always denso tape it!!
(Before anyone reacts in horror at my last suggestion it is an in-joke and refers to some common history I have with Jonco!)

But this one hasn't been hit with a lump hammer -

Jonco

Currently trying to pinpoint a slight water leak in the heater valve area. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CH72&mospid=48079&btnr=64_0203&hg=64&fg=18 Have ordered a new short hose as there are tell-tail deposits around connection to valve. A new OEM valve is coming in a...

Jonco

............. access most of the modules - some require a different kind of cable (with an interface box I think?) so you might not be able to access things like the airbag module........................... Agreed - I have the BM Technics kit and it cannot access Instrument Cluster without an ADS i...

Jonco

..............I hope you enjoyed lunch and if you went in the zed it has been a lovely afternoon. I've had a try if I have missed anything or got it wrong let me know, going to watch Endeavour now. :lol: 10/10 brilliant effort. It was the type of lunch where the Zed needed to be left safely at home...

Jonco

Brian4 wrote:..............PM later if you want about paint or there is probably a better way of doing it better ask the kids

Have been out for a long Sunday lunch so probably better left until tomorrow - feel free to have a go for me

Jonco

Robert T wrote: Anyone want to do one for a 4-cylinder? The engine bay layout is a bit different.

Cheers R.

General shot of a 4 pot - how do you put the tags in Brian4?

Jonco

Hi,

Sorry can't answer the quota message but are you following this How to guide http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... =18&t=7658

Jonco

The drain hole should be there - mop the water out and you should see it in the fold just below the filler. Easily cleared with a piece of wire.

Jonco

Mugs wrote:i've just had a thought..... do i not have ASC because i have an auto?

Mine's a `98 auto. What month/year was your build - there may have been a change from option to standard during the year.

Jonco

Jonco wrote:.......Presume you don't have it ....

Presumption was based on the main point that Mugs does not have the ASC button.

Agree something is amiss that Robert and colb have the button and ASC but ASC is not listed on VIN decoder.

Jonco

i have had a look and it doesn't say anywhere about ASC? Presume you don't have it - mine appears as CodeSerienausstattung Standard Equipment 214A Automatische-Stabilitäts-Control (ASC+T) Automatic stability control (ASC+T)

Jonco

Mugs wrote:i have a pre-facelift 1.9 M44 but have no ASC button?

If you put your VIN into http://www.bmwarchive.org/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html it should show whether ASC was fitted. Mine is a Dec 97 build and ASC+T was standard.

Jonco

If have to access to INPA you can check switch operation through ASC module.

A rough check on whether ACS is trying to function is to jack rear wheels clear of ground, start engine and engage gear to rotate rear wheels only. ASC light should come on - or at least it did on mine!!

Jonco

............................prise the bottle from the bottom of the radiator – I had an assistant (my son) who pulled the bottle at the same time – it is only push-fit. :) If it will not pull apart then try this http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=36720&hilit=Expention+tank- ...

Jonco

Thanks Jonco. Without sounding stupid do you think the last owner may have removed the cable as a cheap fix for a code fault. Dek That's possible - it's amazing what people will resort to but I don't really know enough about it - no doubt somebody more knowledgeable will comment soon. I'll have a l...

Jonco

Next step should be to get the codes read.

Jonco

Did mine 6 weeks ago - most of the points are covered in this discussion and attachments http://zroadster.org/forum/threads/m44-cylinder-head-cover-leak.4051/#post-48124. The fiddly bit is landing the cover and new gasket at the rear due to restricted access under cable tray otherwise it is straight...

Jonco

Lovely, thanks for the reply, I'll have a look tomorrow after work, the water is sitting in the drainage shoots, does that sound right with what the link is saying?? :) Once you open the top and look at the channel and plugs if should be obvious if that is the problem. You will see in the thread th...

Jonco

The usual suspects are the triangular plugs at the top of the A frame - have alook at this http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... =5&t=36095

To check open the top and squeeze plugs - if they ooze then there is your problem. Also check drain holes are clear at either end of channel.

Jonco

If it has been leaking for awhile then the distribution path can be quite wide. If there is nothing obvious then first step should be to clean it all down and then monitor closely for any fresh oil path.

Jonco

Money for old rope! The Insp 2 is only an oil and filter change, with an air filter and plugs - very similar to the Insp 1, apart from allegedly removing the rear discs to check the condition of the handbrake shoes. If the handbrake works OK, or can be adjusted to do so, most garages do not bother ...

Jonco

[quote="Pierrick"].................Ar if you know where to find a good quality one... I'm looking for the back box and silencer part, the front is fine.[quote] Can't help with a secondhand one but if you are looking to keep the car then it is worth investing in stainless . Cobra or Longlif...

Jonco

JohnZ3 , I think there is some confusion as your question is embedded in another thread. In there you asked "What if any is the code please: BP0273 Type Model 29981181 Serial Number 6772 Europe 54116. US" The radio code is usually a 4 digit code and on my pass is descibed as `Safety-Nr'. M...

Jonco

Agree - looking at your profile you have a manual box for those with an auto the long bracket is slightly different - I wonder how I know that

Jonco

exactly Mike usually when people try with an odd bit of wire or a paperclip etc. and it doesn't work they don't get a good enough earth through pin 7 and 19 for the time needed Agreed - I use a length of wire with a crocodile clip and attach clip to jump start/battery charge earth on suspension str...

Jonco

Davejue1 wrote:Wow this really has set a debate going! .................

Yup - it always does on many forums!!

Jonco

beerbelly wrote:........... but its very likely that its been pushed up from underneath by a previous owner to let out water that's coming from above somewhere

Agreed - had to that with mine to drain a `mysterious pool' I found when doing seat bushes and then reseal it.

Jonco

I've never replaced a clutch before, so taking it on is a bit daunting. Are there any instructions with pictures on this forum on how to replace it? I'd like to take it on myself but don't want to risk doing anymore damage. On a scale of 1 to 10, how hard is it? :shock: How much would I expect to p...

Jonco

... There's heaps of stuff back there! If you remove the G/box completely, you will find several electronics "boxes" housed behind there...and piles of wiring....it is essentially located directly below the main fusebox in the engine bay, so that is the area where all the wiring loom goes...

Jonco

Agree with the others - about to change my head cover profile gasket this weekend as it is leaking but down the outer side not into plugs. While at it will change parts 5,6,7,9,10 &12 on this http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CH72&mospid=48079&btnr=11_1562&hg=11&fg=15...

Jonco

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