Whitchurch
Well just over a week ago I purchased my Z4. Its a 2006 2.5 Sport. It had been in the same family for 11 years with one owner prior to that.
It has 78000 miles with a long history of bills and cost me £4000
Photos here
https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B1AGAfJVYGzcHtA
Once home; I began my usual close inspection after a full detail. I then made my shopping list for genuine items at my local branch as experience has taught me that more often than not eBay users charge a premium and its not always the current version.
I needed various clips to get everything tip top.
I also bought a Genuine M Sport weighted gear knob. What a difference to the gear change this has made. £63 from the dealer. Part Number 25117896886.
Then the important stuff. With the N52 engine not having a oil dip stick its difficult to see the condition of the oil. So for the sake of £63 I bought 10 litres of Mobil 1 3000 5 - 40 full synthetic. I had a slight tick from the hydraulic lifters so ran a flush through and changed the oil.
This is where I found the first issue. Who ever had serviced it last (or prior) had broken the oil filter cap insert. This sits inside the filter and has a non return valve built in. This had broken and was just open so it would not retain oil pressure. After waiting two days I picked up my new part, popped it in and bingo; what a difference. No more tick from the lifters and much more pull from the engine.
The next issue was the brakes. After my first long run (165 miles) I noticed I had a badly binding OSF calliper. Knowing I was going to overhaul them anyway I replaced all four callipers complete with discs and pads. Extracted the old brake fluid before flushing new brake fluid during the bleed procedure. Adjusted the handbrake so this is now spot on too.
My next item was the Gap Tech roof module. http://www.gap-tech.co.uk/rchp.html. This arrived and instead of using the supplied scotch clips which I hate; I peeled the insulation on the original wiring and soldered the module in properly.
With that installed, I need a way to listen to my Spotify as I do not have mp3 music. The car had the BMW iPod connection but you need a Get 2 or 3 iPod which is no good to me, as you can not use them with Spotify.
Solution was as other members have done. The Bluetooth module in place of the the CD Changer. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0773MX7BG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My exhaust needed stainless steel trims. I had a VW Scirocco previous and used these. 62mm internal diameter. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01EWC8QMU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 They are a perfect fit and a fraction of the price others are charging. £17.65
My next item to instal is the cruise control which needs the cable harness. I bought this form the dealers as well for £33. eBay want £39 plus postage! Just waiting for the rain to sod off :roll:
Thats it for now; Im sure there will be more.
It has 78000 miles with a long history of bills and cost me £4000
Photos here
https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B1AGAfJVYGzcHtA
Once home; I began my usual close inspection after a full detail. I then made my shopping list for genuine items at my local branch as experience has taught me that more often than not eBay users charge a premium and its not always the current version.
I needed various clips to get everything tip top.
I also bought a Genuine M Sport weighted gear knob. What a difference to the gear change this has made. £63 from the dealer. Part Number 25117896886.
Then the important stuff. With the N52 engine not having a oil dip stick its difficult to see the condition of the oil. So for the sake of £63 I bought 10 litres of Mobil 1 3000 5 - 40 full synthetic. I had a slight tick from the hydraulic lifters so ran a flush through and changed the oil.
This is where I found the first issue. Who ever had serviced it last (or prior) had broken the oil filter cap insert. This sits inside the filter and has a non return valve built in. This had broken and was just open so it would not retain oil pressure. After waiting two days I picked up my new part, popped it in and bingo; what a difference. No more tick from the lifters and much more pull from the engine.
The next issue was the brakes. After my first long run (165 miles) I noticed I had a badly binding OSF calliper. Knowing I was going to overhaul them anyway I replaced all four callipers complete with discs and pads. Extracted the old brake fluid before flushing new brake fluid during the bleed procedure. Adjusted the handbrake so this is now spot on too.
My next item was the Gap Tech roof module. http://www.gap-tech.co.uk/rchp.html. This arrived and instead of using the supplied scotch clips which I hate; I peeled the insulation on the original wiring and soldered the module in properly.
With that installed, I need a way to listen to my Spotify as I do not have mp3 music. The car had the BMW iPod connection but you need a Get 2 or 3 iPod which is no good to me, as you can not use them with Spotify.
Solution was as other members have done. The Bluetooth module in place of the the CD Changer. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0773MX7BG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My exhaust needed stainless steel trims. I had a VW Scirocco previous and used these. 62mm internal diameter. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01EWC8QMU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 They are a perfect fit and a fraction of the price others are charging. £17.65
My next item to instal is the cruise control which needs the cable harness. I bought this form the dealers as well for £33. eBay want £39 plus postage! Just waiting for the rain to sod off :roll:
Thats it for now; Im sure there will be more.
North West Surrey
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