What have you done to your car today?

[axelleveau]

[ref]axelleveau[/ref], check the coolant reservoir for cracks, they have a name of going bad

It is likely that as there is some water on some panels just under it but as I started the degas process without the cap on and I was trying to top up at the same time, it sprayed everywhere and I cannot confirm exact location yet.

I am not debating whether I should do pump+thermostat while in there... The pump seem original so 15 years old and 100k miles and I might as well not spend the coolant and de-ionised water twice :|

 

[enuff_zed]

[ref]axelleveau[/ref], check the coolant reservoir for cracks, they have a name of going bad

It is likely that as there is some water on some panels just under it but as I started the degas process without the cap on and I was trying to top up at the same time, it sprayed everywhere and I cannot confirm exact location yet.

I am not debating whether I should do pump+thermostat while in there... The pump seem original so 15 years old and 100k miles and I might as well not spend the coolant and de-ionised water twice :|

Definitely worth a refresh of the lot then, plus the drive belts as you're in there.

 

[HGoward]

Today I am getting a wheel guy to come out and have a look at one of my wheels that I believe has been causing a knock. However there was no visible buckle or crack on the wheel, so we'll see what he says.

 

[Barty]

Restoring the carpets to their former glory prior to installation. Slowly I’ve revived and protected all components, ready for fitting.

 

[Roberltd2]

Replaced ABS sensor & reluctor ring on n/s drive shft. Finaly got rid of the Chrismas tree lights on the dash after nearly three weeks. Replacing the broken rear anti roll bar drop links next on the list.

 

[Barty]

Replaced the door on the Einser today, as I’d had an unfortunate door ding caused by a run-in with a low post. Rather than a spot repair, I found a replacement door in the correct colour for a bargain, so swapped that out today.



Transportation over the half kilometre was -eh- sketchy :lol:

 

[grannyknot]

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Restoring the carpets to their former glory prior to installation. Slowly I’ve revived and protected all components, ready for fitting.

Wow, that is a lot of trim to remove to get those carpets out, I may be doing the same thing next winter. The PO used the worst smelling cologne and I can't see any other way to get the smell out, take them to the car was and pressure wash the stink.

 

[Barty]

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Restoring the carpets to their former glory prior to installation. Slowly I’ve revived and protected all components, ready for fitting.

Wow, that is a lot of trim to remove to get those carpets out, I may be doing the same thing next winter. The PO used the worst smelling cologne and I can't see any other way to get the smell out, take them to the car was and pressure wash the stink.

My tip before taking them out: steam cleaning combined with a suitable fabric cleaner. Works a treat. Ozone treatment -normally used against smokers cars- can sometimes help as well. I’d reach out to a local valeter/detailer first before dismantling; my carpets are out because they’ll be replacing the beige ones currently fitted. Good luck!

 

[axelleveau]

I took out my leaking headlight washer nozzle and fixed it (at least I think I did). I even wrote a HOW TO here: https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=133790



Tomorrow should be dedicated to cooling system work

 

[Barty]

First a wash, then a small trip with a few friends to visit Brooks Jaguar. Classic Jag’s, Aston’s and LR’s. Absolutely lovely day out

 

[enuff_zed]

Son in law turned up with the 3.0i he's borrowing. The diff guard had dropped and he'd lashed it up with string.
An hour on the ramps and a bit of fettling and now it's back on, stronger than ever.
I err, ahem, acquired what we used to call 'speed-tape' in the RAF. Figured if it was good for temporary repairs on Tornados then it should be ok for the car.

 

[ronk]

Posh Gaffer Tape?
It looks like a good fix.

 

[PDJ]

I did a repair to the heat shields with some Carbon Kevlar matting and resin a couple of years ago and it is still all ok

 

[enuff_zed]

Posh Gaffer Tape?
It looks like a good fix.

I'm no expert with fibreglass or anything like that.
Speedtape and a rounded screwdriver handle to flatten it down properly, that'll do me.

 

[MikeyH]

Gorilla Tape also good for lots of things

 

[True-Blue]

Took it for an extended shakedown, after recently renewing all the suspension, fitting new wheels and having a 4 wheel alignment done.

Roof down, heated seats on, familiar roads, driving from dusk into darkness… love it.

So undecided, I really fancy a Z4M…. But this is a cracking Si

 

[Mr Tidy]

After all that fettling surely you really want to get the benefit of driving it at it's best?

Just don't test drive an M - that was when I knew I needed one!

 

[Barty]

Removed the old and tired leather from the individual wheel without breaking the strips. Tomorrow it’s showtime for the strips themselves. Thin gauge wire and heat as a first attempt

 

[True-Blue]

After all that fettling surely you really want to get the benefit of driving it at it's best?

Just don't test drive an M - that was when I knew I needed one!

Probably….

Although, I don’t think I’m the only person on the forum who enjoys working on them almost as much as driving them :?

 

[BumpyZ4]

Installed a new clear third brake light.