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Originally posted by Dave P View PostRe the fuel filler problem there is a tiny drain hole in the rubber sleeve that gets blocked but a thin piece of wire or straightened metal coat hanger should unblock it, pictures need to be "hosted" on another site like flickr etc
2000 Z3M coupe, Titansilber Silver with Kyalami/Black seats
2001 e39 540i, Topaz Blue
1971 2002tii, Bristol Grey
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2000 Z3M coupe, Titansilber Silver with Kyalami/Black seats
2001 e39 540i, Topaz Blue
1971 2002tii, Bristol Grey
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Welcome to the club.
You've got about 10 months to get it sorted before our Silverstone Classic meet(just so you have something to aim for....;-)).
Incidentally, I have a factory fitted ACS shirt shirt kit and really like it.
I certainly wouldn't put it back to a standard one, but I guess it depends how
yours is.
Ar putting all the suspension back because you don't like the ride, or just for originality?
Cheers,
D.Last edited by Seca Blue; 26-09-2017, 06:49 AM.S54 Seca Blue - ACS Short shift and Exhaust. Luverly.
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Originally posted by Chris W View PostThanks. That sounds expensive. Really don't want it to be the subframe. Would something like that not be an MOT failure?
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Originally posted by Chris W View PostThanks. That sounds expensive. Really don't want it to be the subframe. Would something like that not be an MOT failure?
If it is them, it takes a while to fit as you need to strip out carpet etc in rear but it will give you an opportunity to check out the boot floor at the same time.
Lots of thread on them on hereS50 Black, H&R Arbs/ Springs, B8s, Larini Exhaust
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Originally posted by maph View PostAnother (cheaper) option for the creaking at the rear would be the top mounts. These are a common failure and when they do cause creaking initially and then knocking.
If it is them, it takes a while to fit as you need to strip out carpet etc in rear but it will give you an opportunity to check out the boot floor at the same time.
Lots of thread on them on here2000 Z3M coupe, Titansilber Silver with Kyalami/Black seats
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Originally posted by maph View PostAnother (cheaper) option for the creaking at the rear would be the top mounts. These are a common failure and when they do cause creaking initially and then knocking.
If it is them, it takes a while to fit as you need to strip out carpet etc in rear but it will give you an opportunity to check out the boot floor at the same time.
Lots of thread on them on here
The change is unbelievable, as said on another post on this site after I had the job done, " The silence is deafening"!!!
The valve I had replaced on the engine block was I think £22 plus another £30 to fix, including cleaning up the mess on the undertray etc.
Best of luck with getting the car sorted, as mentioned already loads of helpful advice on this forum to assist you.Pete C
2000 Z3M Coupe - Cosmos Black Metallic/Black interior. 805 of 821 RHD built
Previous BMWs
2003 E46 M3 6 speed manual - Carbon Black/Black interior.
2000 Z3M Coupe - Cosmos Black Metallic/Black interior. 692 of 821 RHD built
1986 M635
1985 E28 M5
1983 E28 528i Alpina
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Originally posted by petecossie View PostI just had my top mounts replaced at the same time as the main bushes at the back. My car has done 103,600miles and the drivers side top mount was completely shot and in two pieces. Wouldn't surprise me if yours isn't the same.
The change is unbelievable, as said on another post on this site after I had the job done, " The silence is deafening"!!!
The valve I had replaced on the engine block was I think £22 plus another £30 to fix, including cleaning up the mess on the undertray etc.
Best of luck with getting the car sorted, as mentioned already loads of helpful advice on this forum to assist you.2000 Z3M coupe, Titansilber Silver with Kyalami/Black seats
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Thanks for your help and advice. After having a good look around the car we have a game plan.
For the last 2 years I have been restoring a 71 BMW 2002tii and any spare funds will be going to finishing that. (Believe it or not, new parts for Z3's are so cheap in comparison!)
Going to give the car a good service next week, sort out the oil leak which turns out to be small and likely to be what you guys where talking about.
Then leave the car as is until the 02 is finished, hopefully January/Febuary.
Then the fun will begin. We plan to get the car back to original spec.
So sort the top mounts.
Get rid of the Remus exhaust, BMW ones are pricey so probably get one that looks just the same, a local place 'Street Racer' custom makes them. Apparently they do a great job.
Get rid of the hard suspension. It has Bilstein shocks which I suspect are sports plus one, will go to either softer Bilsteins or get new BMW stock ones.
The car has Poly bushes fitted all round. Again I suspect these are the firm racing type and not the softer ones. So it would be good the swap these.
Get rid of the short shifter, I'm not a fan of the way it feels or looks.
New clutch, Its making a slight noise, although feels ok.
And then get a respray and get the wheels restored.
After all that, it should cost around £5k. Then the car will be A1.
Once I get the ball rolling I'll start a build thread in the Journal group and keep you all up to speed on how its all going.Last edited by Chris W; 27-09-2017, 11:15 PM.2000 Z3M coupe, Titansilber Silver with Kyalami/Black seats
2001 e39 540i, Topaz Blue
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Congratulations on the purchase
I've enjoyed reading this thread, this is what a car community should be about rather than some of the bickering which happens on here.
Looking forward to the build thread
Build thread: https://www.z3mcoupe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19347
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