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Just bought my first one
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Just bought my first one
Hey all. Just picked up my first z4 yesterday. Wanted one for ages.
Got a good deal on it as it needs the clutch replacing.
Has anyone any experience replacing a clutch themselves? How difficult is it? Any pitfalls or advice?
I’m not a stranger to working on cars, but not a seasoned professional by any means.
It’s an 03 2.2 model.
Cheers!
Got a good deal on it as it needs the clutch replacing.
Has anyone any experience replacing a clutch themselves? How difficult is it? Any pitfalls or advice?
I’m not a stranger to working on cars, but not a seasoned professional by any means.
It’s an 03 2.2 model.
Cheers!
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Just bought my first one
Welcome to the forum, I would have thought it pretty straight forward to get the gearbox out as these are rear wheel drive. Where are you based.
Get some photos up soon, it's the law
Get some photos up soon, it's the law
BMW Z4 30i 2003 auto 107's Whippy Toledo Blue
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
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Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
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Quite a tidy machine.
Just had a mooch about under the hood, bolts for the bell housing are much more accessible than I imagined.
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Another nice example. The head light looks like it has condensation, this can be the rubber boot missing or not fitted correctly at the back of the unit.
What is wrong with the clutch, could it be a slave/master cylinder issue ??
What is wrong with the clutch, could it be a slave/master cylinder issue ??
BMW Z4 30i 2003 auto 107's Whippy Toledo Blue
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
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Just bought my first one
Hi & Welcome
Lovely looking Z, cant help with the clutch issue tho
Lovely looking Z, cant help with the clutch issue tho
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Welcome OP - nice quick response with the photo too.
Sorry I can't help with the clutch issue.
Sorry I can't help with the clutch issue.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
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Congratulations on the purchase welcome to the team
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Cheers for the replies guys. Happy to be here!
Yeah, firebobby, there is condensation in the headlights, I’ve taken the lamps out the back to let them dry out. It’s off the road for a little bit whilst I wait for the new clutch to arrive, will check all the rubbers when I put them back together.
Clutch is defiantly a gonner, when only moving the car a bit you can smell the clutch.
Still chuffed to bits with it though, can’t wait to take it out for a proper drive.
Yeah, firebobby, there is condensation in the headlights, I’ve taken the lamps out the back to let them dry out. It’s off the road for a little bit whilst I wait for the new clutch to arrive, will check all the rubbers when I put them back together.
Clutch is defiantly a gonner, when only moving the car a bit you can smell the clutch.
Still chuffed to bits with it though, can’t wait to take it out for a proper drive.
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Good luck getting the clutch sorted - then you can start driving it properly.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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Welcome to the forum, nice looking Zed - like the alloys
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welcome to the fold. I'm sure a new clutch will be the first on a very long list of expenses.. these machines are money pits.. but what fun to drive
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No, they're an investment! It's all a matter of perspective. (And maybe mental state)!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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Welcome to the exclusive 2.2 club! A very nice z you have there!
Z4 2.2 sterling grey,Msport seats,retrofit cupholders,cruise,footwell lights,sound gen and mfsw,18"ellipsoids,xenons+light washers,ZHPknob,folding mirrors,3"stubby,update wheel caps,gateway300 ipod, wind deflector to keep the wife happy!