Hi, Geoff. The only intermittent problem I get is with the alarm. Sometimes I click it to unlock it and it beeps but doesn`t actually unlock the car. I once...
When I had new canvas made for my boat, I was advised by the "canvas man" to buy a good waterproof silicon spray and make a habit of spraying the canvas once a...
Tami... This one has come up in previous discussions, so have a dig through old threads for more info, but as for using a silicon based boat product, I'd be...
I've got a '97 and last year I had a problem with the passenger side washer jet not working. I had taken it to the dealer and the problem was fixed then...
Hi, yes, I`ve had the problem and very nearly took the car to a dealer to sort out. However I had a good look round the bottle and moved the bottle around,...
Thanks for the suggestion karen. I've looked around the bottle, but I believe it's something else. I tried to use the sprayer after that and nothing. When I...
I recently had to put a new engine in my 1996 Z3. I had the oil changed and coolant topped off the day that I overheated and cooked the engine. The place I...
... Sorry to hear about the mishap. Was there actually any coolant in the radiator when you looked at it? I'm asking because I thought that the pressure that...
Makman Suggest you get an auto-engineer on the case to give you an impartial report. These guys work for insurance companies but you should be able to find one...
... it? ... Also, ... I never actually checked the coolant level personally. The car died and it was towed straight to my mechanic. I got the impression from ...
... Another thought... They were changing the coolant and never refilled it. It would explain why the cap was off / loose. It would also explain why there was...
Well, the head gasket blew on the engine. If the coolant had leaked out of the cap and lowered it to a level below the thermostat, the engine would then...
Hello; I am a new member to your list and have a technical question about the Z 3. I belong to a list associated with my motorcycle (BMW of course) and that...
I will be out of the office starting 21/06/2002 and will not return until 09/07/2002. I will answer your mail on my return. In the event of an urgent PCB ...
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I have a 1999 Z3 2.8 and I was concerned about this sound that happens sometimes too---depending on the weather. I called it in and the service dept. said it...
Ernesto; Thanks for the information. That makes me feel a bit better. Apparently this is one of the "traits" of our cars. My dealer says it is normal also....
IN case you didn't know, thua may be of interest to some... BMW has built the last Z3 roadster in its US assembly plant. A six-cylinder roadster with leather...
Just out of curiosity, how many M Roadsters were built during that same time period? Thanks. Richard ... From: bestfreak60 [mailto:bestfreak@...] Sent:...
I saw a very brief article on the Z4 today. It certainly hasn`t got the classic sexy curves of the Z3. It will be interesting to see how it sells. The picture...
Hello all, Can anyone tell me what the differences are between the suspension components between the US M roadster model years of 2001/2002 versus 1998-2000?...
2001/2 model years used the M coupe springs which were slightly stiffer than the 1998/2000 M roadster. ... __________________________________________________ ...
Mladen, Thanks for the reply. Did BMW change both front/rear springs or just the rear? ... From: Mladen Micic [mailto:z3velocity@...] Sent: Friday, July...
I believe both. mel ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Autos - Get free new car price quotes http://autos.yahoo.com...
Has anyone in the UK replaced their exhaust? At the last MOT I was "advised" the exhaust on my 1.9 "may" need looking at in the next 12 months. Typically would...
Hello Group! Where can I obtain a shop manual for the Z3? Don Wreyford (Lost in Louisiana) Shreveport, Louisiana BMWMOA # 91738 BMWRA # 27032 00 K1200LTi (Lost...
Hi, Geoff, I can`t answer your question but maybe you can answer mine - how old is your car and what mileage is it. My Z is 4 and a half years` old and I was...
I was under the impression that the exhausts are made of stainless steel, so should last the life of the car. I had a 3 series for 8 years without changing the...
Hello The car is 1997 (P reg). It has done 42,000 miles and over the last couple of years we have only done about 6,000 miles a year. I've not actually noticed...
