Picking up my E85 today - questions

[NiallR]

Hi all,

Very excited to be heading up on the train with a single ticket to collect my 2.5 Z4 convertible today which I viewed yesterday. It’s got a few known jobs to be getting on with (based on test drive and MOT advisories) which I’ve detailed below.

So, the bits that need sorting:
- “nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy”
- “nearside front suspension arm bush or pin worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone” - this is the same for the offside.
- “nearside front service brake binding but not excessively”
- brake pipes appear to be corroded but not excessively...
- front bumper has some chips. The rear bumper also has a couple of small scuffs and there’s a little bit of rust around the boot key hole. Would like to get these sorted out so that it’s looking it’s best, though seems like it could be a pricy job. Any ideas on how much I should be paying?

 

[Sludgepump]

Welcome to the forum. Looks like a nice car!

I'd get that bearing done immediately!!
I don't generally supply parts for a garage to fit because they can get them at a good price anyway. Some garages will
not guarantee the repair because they're not sure of the provenance of the supplied parts.

 

[Rockhopper]

They are your classic Style 107 wheels and the best choice for a Zed - keep em but paint them darker.

Brakes are simple, strip and grease the pins.

Bottom arms on the front are common and easy to do but much easier on a lift.

Get the mechanicals sorted out before you start thinking about bodywork.

Brake pipes, if you change the metal ones then you'll need to bleed the whole system and you'll need software to bleed the ABS pump.

 

[NiallR]

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[Rockhopper]

The bearing might come complete with the hub - not sure on Z4's but thats common on many cars.

 

[TheDan]

On the rears you can get the bearing separate to the hub, but the front is integrated. OP it might be worth checking if they are ordering the hub as well as the beaing. The rear wheel bearing itself should only be about £30 (per side).

 

[Mr Tidy]

Welcome to the forum.

I think most of your questions have been answered, so I hope you enjoyed the drive home!

 

[buzyg]

Picked the best day this week for the drive home. Have a good one and welcome aboard.

 

[NiallR]

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[Ole gits rule]

Glad you got back safe, get the jobs sorted and I am sure you will enjoy a cracking car with the roof down

 

[SCOTTY L]

Love the wheels,welcome to the fourm

 

[firebobby]

Glad you got back OK, I thought you would
The rear noise could be brakes, also make sure your tyres don't have flat spots.

 

[NiallR]

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[firebobby]

Cheers all, appreciate the help!

Tyres all appear fine and it’s decidedly “metal on metal” sounding... I could feel the drag all the way and the car was not inclined to carry any momentum, noticeably slowing down the minute I was off the pedal, even on declines.

Must be down to that “nearside front service brake binding” MOT advisory!

After a drive, feel the wheels to see if one is hotter than the other. It could also be the hand brake drums on the rear wheels.

 

[Adie1000]