The search begins.... NEWBIE HELP REQUIRED

No worries.
I will say though this forum is awesome for info and help when needed.
Good luck tomorrow and hope it turns out to be all you wanted.
 
Anmarube said:
No worries.
I will say though this forum is awesome for info and help when needed.
Good luck tomorrow and hope it turns out to be all you wanted.
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Thankyou ! :thumbsup:

and to all for the welcome..... totally agree you learn more from a decent forum such as this....
its going to be a great choice.... joining here !
 
Lovely car..... just needs some TLC..... barely a mark on her....



NOW MINE..... thanks to all for advise.... now where's that that roof motor topic !
 
RROB said:
Lovely car..... just needs some TLC..... barely a mark on her....



NOW MINE..... thanks to all for advise.... now where's that that roof motor topic !
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Awesome pal. Enjoy to the max........ :thumbsup:
 
Bang on with money £2350.....

yes roof issues (could hear motor spinning) ? roof light was flashing red ?

oil leak looks like rocker cover gasket.... its quiet heavy hopefully nothing life threatening !

engine was sweet and silent.....

and will need some brake discs and pads.....

shes not been cleaned for ages as in polished....

and almost a personal reg with first three letters being my initals !


but for that sort of money ??? not bad i say !
 
Service
Oil Leak looked at.
Roof fixed
Suspension refresh. Check the state of the bushes at least.
Water Pump
Tyres

Deep clean.
 
Absolutely pal. Easy fixes too and at least the roof motor is working. Check the lever on the motor that the red ring pull attaches too. Even if the lever in the boot is in its place the one on the motor can be stiff due to lack of use.
Couple of hundred quid will sort your issues I would say depending on the roof issue.

Enjoy your summer pal
 
Anmarube said:
Absolutely pal. Easy fixes too and at least the roof motor is working. Check the lever on the motor that the red ring pull attaches too. Even if the lever in the boot is in its place the one on the motor can be stiff due to lack of use.
Couple of hundred quid will sort your issues I would say depending on the roof issue.

Enjoy your summer pal
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Cheers mate


We all know it ll need a decent overhaul...
its got the sports button too.... will I notice difference ?

engine ran sweet as a nut....
 
skelters said:
Service
Oil Leak looked at.
Roof fixed
Suspension refresh. Check the state of the bushes at least.
Water Pump
Tyres

Deep clean.
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Cheers

Totally agree.....
anyone decent worcestershire based ? for good roof work ?....
 
RROB said:
Lovely car..... just needs some TLC..... barely a mark on her....

NOW MINE..... thanks to all for advise.... now where's that that roof motor topic !
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Great news OP - looking forward to some photos!

Here is a thread about roof motor relocation - Page 5 lists the forum contacts who do it. https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=65386&hilit=roof+motor+relocation
 
Well I'm back from my hols and picked her up last night.....

Not too bad for first car money.....

Roof (front motors) turning but cant seem to get any catch release even when trying in manual mode ? ah well that can wait.

Anyhow straight off to have a decent service today (unknown when last in a garage apart from MOT) ? im assuming it should be the valve clearence service but i think ill get her all checked out with all fluids done first....

Can i ring BMW to ask if they have any history on system ? even after 15yr ? there are some BMW invoices from a couple of dealerships showing small repairs over last six years or so ?


Can anyone tell me whats actually included or supposed to be in Toolkit? My wheels are 18s reps (No Locking nut) so it ll be fun getting them off if brakes need doing.....


pics to follow
 
RROB said:
Well I'm back from my hols and picked her up last night.....

Not too bad for first car money.....

Roof (front motors) turning but cant seem to get any catch release even when trying in manual mode ? ah well that can wait.

Anyhow straight off to have a decent service today (unknown when last in a garage apart from MOT) ? im assuming it should be the valve clearence service but i think ill get her all checked out with all fluids done first....

Can i ring BMW to ask if they have any history on system ? even after 15yr ? there are some BMW invoices from a couple of dealerships showing small repairs over last six years or so ?


Can anyone tell me whats actually included or supposed to be in Toolkit? My wheels are 18s reps (No Locking nut) so it ll be fun getting them off if brakes need doing.....


pics to follow
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Hi, it’s only the 3.2 litre Z4M that needs the valve clearances checking/adjusted-all other z4 models have self adjusting hydraulic lifters :thumbsup:
Rob
 
RROB said:
I guessed that !
a bit of a daft question.... the bleeding obvious was never my fav subject !

have you had any ongoing issues ?
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Fingers crossed nothing major. More bits I’ve wanted to address such as replacing brakes etc
 
Thanks Smartbear
yes I found that one out when I mentioned it at garage.....

Andystone….

been looking at some new discs and brake pads..... thinks ive a couple of shot ones....

Are the Mtec deals any good ? or can anyone advise accordingly ?
 
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