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Purchased a e85 z4 .2.5 with 54k on the clock.
Any suggestions on what to do first?- mr.tourette
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get better pics up? Congratulations on the new zed
if its got tits or tyres..its trouble
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Get a good code reader plugged in and check for any set codes and any shadow codes that come up, the shadow codes will let you see what has gone on in the past.
Give the car a good service, engine oil and filter, gearbox fluid change and Diff fluid change, having done all that you know whats in it.
Take the spark plugs out and inspect clean and gap them if they look ok otherwise put a set of new ones in, keep old ones as spares.
Prior to servicing it is a good idea to visually check over the entire engine for any signs of oil leaks, usual places are Cam Cover gasket and the oil filter housing to engine block joint. Both will eventually fail through age and repeated heat cycles hardening the gaskets.
Check all rubber vaccum hoses and inlet boots for cracks and holes, replace any that are found, air leaks are the common cause for bad running and messing up the fuel trims. Once you sorted all that out turn attention to checking out condition of the brake lines and hoses, any suspect ones should be replaced. Pull the brake pads and check them out, clean and replace if the pads have life left in them. Change of brake fluid might be worth doing if you have no recent history of it being done in the last 2 years.
Update your user details or add a Signature with your location, it helps if someone is near to you who may be able to give you a hand with jobs on the car when needed.
Give the car a good service, engine oil and filter, gearbox fluid change and Diff fluid change, having done all that you know whats in it.
Take the spark plugs out and inspect clean and gap them if they look ok otherwise put a set of new ones in, keep old ones as spares.
Prior to servicing it is a good idea to visually check over the entire engine for any signs of oil leaks, usual places are Cam Cover gasket and the oil filter housing to engine block joint. Both will eventually fail through age and repeated heat cycles hardening the gaskets.
Check all rubber vaccum hoses and inlet boots for cracks and holes, replace any that are found, air leaks are the common cause for bad running and messing up the fuel trims. Once you sorted all that out turn attention to checking out condition of the brake lines and hoses, any suspect ones should be replaced. Pull the brake pads and check them out, clean and replace if the pads have life left in them. Change of brake fluid might be worth doing if you have no recent history of it being done in the last 2 years.
Update your user details or add a Signature with your location, it helps if someone is near to you who may be able to give you a hand with jobs on the car when needed.
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Hello and welcome, where are you based?
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Gone 2017 Iridium SL400, 2015 435d xDrive Convertible, 2012 E350 CDi Convertible, 2010 DSB Z4 sdrive30i, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2006 Phoenix Yellow Z4 2.5Si, 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible
Gone 2017 Iridium SL400, 2015 435d xDrive Convertible, 2012 E350 CDi Convertible, 2010 DSB Z4 sdrive30i, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2006 Phoenix Yellow Z4 2.5Si, 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible
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Hi and welcome to the forum.
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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Very nice! welcome aboard.
I'd start by removing the clipboard that's got caught up in the front bumper.
I'd start by removing the clipboard that's got caught up in the front bumper.
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Thanks for all the useful insightscolb wrote: ↑Sat Sep 11, 2021 5:14 pm Get a good code reader plugged in and check for any set codes and any shadow codes that come up, the shadow codes will let you see what has gone on in the past.
Give the car a good service, engine oil and filter, gearbox fluid change and Diff fluid change, having done all that you know whats in it.
Take the spark plugs out and inspect clean and gap them if they look ok otherwise put a set of new ones in, keep old ones as spares.
Prior to servicing it is a good idea to visually check over the entire engine for any signs of oil leaks, usual places are Cam Cover gasket and the oil filter housing to engine block joint. Both will eventually fail through age and repeated heat cycles hardening the gaskets.
Check all rubber vaccum hoses and inlet boots for cracks and holes, replace any that are found, air leaks are the common cause for bad running and messing up the fuel trims. Once you sorted all that out turn attention to checking out condition of the brake lines and hoses, any suspect ones should be replaced. Pull the brake pads and check them out, clean and replace if the pads have life left in them. Change of brake fluid might be worth doing if you have no recent history of it being done in the last 2 years.
Update your user details or add a Signature with your location, it helps if someone is near to you who may be able to give you a hand with jobs on the car when needed.
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Hello and welcome to the forum
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2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.