M54 Therapy

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Think I need to book myself in somewhere quiet and understanding!
Somehow the drive didn't quite seem full enough and with the 2.2i nearly wrapped up for what I wanted to do with it, and Vall failing to report any new squeaks in hers for at least a week, I went and found something to fit in the gap!
Nice little 3.0i to compete the set.
Needs the usual Disa, vanos, suspension etc, plus a few bits (scuttle panel, front bumper not properly fitted on the left, wheels need a refurb, drivers door drops a little, passenger door won't open from the outside.)
On the plus side it seems to have all the bells and whistles plus someone has been adding aux cables, bluetooth etc, which I need to get to grips with.
So watch out for even more wanted ads going in shortly.

Left to right: 2.2i (Manual), 2.5i (auto), 3.0i (auto)

Oh and before the 'monochrome' jibes start, I left the VO E89 in the garage.

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PS. It's only today that I've realised the autos have a much wider opening in the lower grille than the manuals do.

[rdm05z4]

Just want to take a minute to give you kudo's for saving another one of these classic cars!! And a big thanks to your better half for letting you do this. Good Luck with the next adventure in you Zed life.

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Just want to take a minute to give you kudo's for saving another one of these classic cars!! And a big thanks to your better half for letting you do this. Good Luck with the next adventure in you Zed life.

Cheers.
I had to move fast before Stuart (Bigwinn) cornered the market.
I don't move at quite his pace so I'm aiming for the Spring to have it sorted, not next week like he would!

[bigwinn]

Ah look at that- a fleet of M54 Z4’s in their natural habitat, East Anglian b-roads and your drive!

I said before it’s addictive didn’t I

Love that 3.0 been watching it for ages and I think that will keep you busy for a bit!

More WFH needed I think!

Well done that man!

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I said before it’s addictive didn’t I

Indeed it is.
Will soon be picking your brains on how to fix a dropping door.

[Mr Tidy]

That's the full range of M54s then!

Good luck getting the latest one back to it's best.

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That's the full range of M54s then!

Good luck getting the latest one back to it's best.

Thank you.
It needs a few more cosmetics on this one.
Promised Vall I would wrap up the 2.2 first, but today while she was out I had a little foray into Ebay for the freeleeta.

[Mr Tidy]

Promised Vall I would wrap up the 2.2 first, but today while she was out I had a little foray into Ebay for the freeleeta.

Oops, but then we all know promises are made to be broken.

[IRD]

Come on Martin. You know you can’t spare the time to be working on that 3.0i.

That's the full range of M54s then!

Good luck getting the latest one back to it's best.

Thank you.
It needs a few more cosmetics on this one.
Promised Vall I would wrap up the 2.2 first, but today while she was out I had a little foray into Ebay for the freeleeta.

Come on Martin. You know you can’t spare the time to be working on that 3.0i!

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Come on Martin. You know you can’t spare the time to be working on that 3.0i.

That's the full range of M54s then!

Good luck getting the latest one back to it's best.

Thank you.
It needs a few more cosmetics on this one.
Promised Vall I would wrap up the 2.2 first, but today while she was out I had a little foray into Ebay for the freeleeta.

Come on Martin. You know you can’t spare the time to be working on that 3.0i!

That is very true.
Today is stop avoiding the issue and get the 2.2 roof motor moved. Looking forward to hours of endless fun and Sunday in traction.

[IRD]

Come on Martin. You know you can’t spare the time to be working on that 3.0i.

Thank you.
It needs a few more cosmetics on this one.
Promised Vall I would wrap up the 2.2 first, but today while she was out I had a little foray into Ebay for the freeleeta.

Come on Martin. You know you can’t spare the time to be working on that 3.0i!

That is very true.
Today is stop avoiding the issue and get the 2.2 roof motor moved. Looking forward to hours of endless fun and Sunday in traction.

You are a glutton for punishment. But I’m sure someone will be pleased and think all your efforts worthwhile.

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Come on Martin. You know you can’t spare the time to be working on that 3.0i. Come on Martin. You know you can’t spare the time to be working on that 3.0i!

That is very true.
Today is stop avoiding the issue and get the 2.2 roof motor moved. Looking forward to hours of endless fun and Sunday in traction.

You are a glutton for punishment. But I’m sure someone will be pleased and think all your efforts worthwhile.

Almost got the motor moved. Puppy patrol interrupted things for a while.
Someone has been there before.
Casing wrapped up in 3 miles of insulation tape, top to bottom, not round the middle. Finally got through all that to find a shiny new motor and new, bone dry, insulation.

[Acestumacher]

3 Martin? that's just being greedy!!!, very nice seeing them all lined up!, must admit I'm getting that Z4 feeling again!

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3 Martin? that's just being greedy!!!, very nice seeing them all lined up!, must admit I'm getting that Z4 feeling again!

Hi mate, long time no hear, which is silly as you're 5 minutes walk from me!
Can't see you getting the grey one back tbh, unless Vall decides she likes this 3.0 instead.
Picking up yours and doing all the tinkering gave me the bug again and now I just keep picking up more!
If you do decide to get back into them then I'm more than happy to lend a hand if needed.