My work in progress *pics sorted

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So I decided to do some work on the Z this weekend..

1) visit garage to diagnose exhaust valve warning light and cancel the error code, so my dash is now clear again - exhaust also ok, looks like the lamda sensor set off & might need replacing next service (if error code returns)
2) up on ramps to check bushes - not bad condition all round, just the front rear wish bone bushes showing wear - will however still be replacing with a full set when lowering springs are fitted
3) de badge (sides and rear)
4) fit led sidelights + clean and grease head light casing gaskets to prevent fogging
6) remove hard top, clean soft top canvas, rear screen, and rubber gaskets - following this I used some rubber oil to grease all the soft top rubbers and gaskets with a good coating to prevent any squeaks (I ended up doing the lot, inner doors, boot, etc so pretty much all the rubber parts on the car are now squeak free!)
5) clean roof drains - got the car up in the air, removed inner arches, took the bungs out, then funnelled some soapy water through - pleasantly surprised water flowed through nicely with very little clogging showing
6) remove road tar marks from lower side skirts and front wings, t cut out minor scratches
7) full clean up with a little wax here and there + fit my new stubby
and FINALLY.. trip to tyre shop to remove nail and repair puncture I found in the rear o/s tyre - luckily enough it was repairable and only cost me £30!

Here's some pics in the sun this morning following all the hard work..





And the exhaust that I'm still undecided on..


 
Lol.. The pics should enlarge when you click on them and take you to the image shack page?

I uploaded them as full size
 
Hi

Got a maldives blue 3.0L zed too and about to take off the hard top this weekend. Recently had alot of squeeking when going over bumps. Going to give it a good clean and was wondering what rubber oil you used for the seals etc.

Cheers
Wes
 
http://www.monzacarcare.com/rubber-care/valet-pro-dionysus-trim-glitz/0/

Seem ok so far, although some of the squeaks come from movement in the part of the soft top that forms your parcel shelf when it's fully down, just where it meets the plastic trim above your central storage compartment.

I've wedged a bit of card in there which along with lubing the gaskets has reduced the sqeaky noises a lot. I may try and get some thin foam tape to cover the rear headrest trim areas that meet the soft top as more of a long term solution.
 
Pics enlarged, just realised why they kept posting so small, was missing one of the tabs on imageshack. Enjoy..
 
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