Grimmers67

Many thanks Dave 😉 

Also Dave, only getting heat from Blower when car is reving at 3000rpm ? Any thoughts?

Top Man Dave👍

Hi all, I have x2 small seals missing where the Soft top meets the Top of the Door pillar. I can see water getting in through here then running through into the boot ? Apparently they are made of Plastic? Any ideas on sourcing ?

Hi Men, how do I remove front carpets??

Thanks Dave, I had a pre MOT today and considering it hasn't been used for over a year it's not too bad in general. The last owner lowered it on Adjustable Shocks and some red Springs !! , that will need doing ! 

I'm taking the Seats and Carpet out at the weekend as it needs to dry ,perhaps I will spot the leaks from the inside then ? At least Head Gasket fear I had doesn't seem to have occurred. I do need to monitor the Water temperature as it boiled up once , so i'm thinking Thermostat or Water Pump? Heater still not getting Hot ?

Let the fun begin!!

Thanks Dave, I had a pre MOT today and considering it hasn't been used for over a year it's not too bad in general. The last owner lowered it on Adjustable Shocks and some red Springs !! , that will need doing ! 

I'm taking the Seats and Carpet out at the weekend as it needs to dry ,perhaps I will spot the leaks from the inside then ? At least Head Gasket fear I had doesn't seem to have occurred. I do need to monitor the Water temperature as it boiled up once , so i'm thinking Thermostat or Water Pump? Heater still not getting Hot ?

Let the fun begin!!

Any advice please,  pooling water in area behind passenger seat ?

Many thanks Men 😊 

I've ordered a pair of Ramps so I look under it 😉

I have taken lots of Water from Boot area , old battery was sat in it ? There was steam like mist coming from radiator area yesterday and Water ran down the drive? Also Heater is only cold air ? all related?

Top advice Dave , all working now ! 

Right next problem! Substantial Water Leak from under the car now , like I said it's been idle for 6 months? Any ideas , is Hose changing , Water Pump or Radiator remedials a novice project I could carry out ?

Many thanks Dave, I'll give it go 😉

Hi, just like a long clicking noise ? Could the immobiliser be on ?

Hi, I recently purchased a Z3 which had been stationary for 6 months! I managed to jump start it initially,  but having charged it up overnight it now won't start ? All the lights etc work ? It's giving out around 9-10v on a Multimeter.  Any advice greatly appreciated 

35 minutes ago, Greydog said:

Morning Craig

Welcome to the Forum

The BMW straight 6 engine is one of the worlds great engines and capable of Star Ship Enterprise mileages, they are also plentiful so unless originality is high on your list easily changed. The drive train is also tough but often not serviced any where near their requirements so Diff prop and Gearbox will need TLC often first. Suspension bushes will be tired so plan a full refurb. 

If you are not aware www.realoem.com will help with Part numbers and the small exploded drawings help with how stuff fits. Another useful site is www.pelicanparts.com an American site that has some really great "How To's" with pictures. If you don't have Diagnostic's BMW 1.4.0 is still cheap and will give dealer level access for finding and sorting issues.

Hope this helps

Dave

Ma

I'm very Grateful Dave for your advice to a novice project virgin ! Where shall I start ? Put it in for a service and see what comes up as it's been SORN for 6 months ? I'm fine messing around with Trim etc but not Engine's! Also where can I acquire x2 replacement Door Cards including Handles?

Regards 

Craig 

Hi all, I recently purchased a Spare time project car .It's a 1997 z3 2.8i Roadster. It needs some tlc but just a bit worried about mileage 185,000 ? I've had modern M Cars but nothing this old ? Any advice?