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    colb reacted to Steve807's post in the thread Zedshed Cymru Run Out Saturday 27th June 2026 with Like Like.
    A great meet and enjoyable drive out, thanks for making it happen @colb !
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    colb posted the thread Zedshed Cymru Run Out Saturday 27th June 2026 in Meets/Events/Road Trips.
    Managed to reschedule our Brecon Beacons run out today, 13 cars Z3's and Z4's starting off at Merthyr at 11:00am and heading through...
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    colb replied to the thread How long is "Lifetime".
    BMW 'Lifetime' means the length of the warranty period on the car from new. Oil will degrade over time especially in gearboxs and diffs...
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    colb replied to the thread Alarm going off / parasitic power draw.
    On my 2007 2.0l and my previous 2.5 using the key to lock the car in the door lock didn't set the alarm, confirmed by no flashing light...
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    colb reacted to tiglon's post in the thread SOLD J with Like Like.
    My 2.0 was a disaster too - undiagnosed emissions problems that my local indie was not keen on dealing with. I think it was my first...
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    colb reacted to bigwinn's post in the thread Another rocker gasket question... with Like Like.
    I always use very small dabs of the stuff used on the half moons on an m54 to hold it in place But the metal ones are much easier
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    colb replied to the thread SOLD J.
    Lot of unkowns with this one, I had my fair share of problems with the 2.0l I picked up last year, cracked manifold being the main...
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    colb reacted to Gwest44's post in the thread SOLD J with Like Like.
    Car presents well but you've only owned it since February and the trade value is £1,400 with a retail value of £2,200. If you're trying...
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    colb reacted to enuff_zed's post in the thread SOLD J with Like Like.
    No, you joined for some free advertising. Cheerio. Guess I’ll never know if the cat answer was a con by you or the garage 🤣🤣🤣
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    colb replied to the thread Roof motor sticking.
    Words fail me what a numpty to fall for that
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    colb reacted to enuff_zed's post in the thread Roof motor sticking with Like Like.
    This is a joke right? A BMW 'specialist'?? :rofl: Not in Warrington by any chance? The reservoir should be at the top. If it's upside...
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    colb replied to the thread Preventative maintenance.
    Yes those ground straps seem to be common for growing green crusties seen a few that go like that and need changing. As to cooling...
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    colb replied to the thread Preventative maintenance.
    Starter motors fail often without any prior warning, had that on a 2.5 I had, fine then failed next time I started the car, replaced...
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    colb replied to the thread What location possible to install an oil pressure gauge and look sanitary..
    Not got a gauge on the Z4 but did fit one to my Z3 using an A pillar pod not considered fitting one to the Z4
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    colb reacted to enuff_zed's post in the thread Intermittent rough idle with Like Like.
    I would start by removing the Idle control valve and cleaning it. It should rattle freely when shaken but they tend to clog up. A squirt...
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