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Post by DirtyDaily » Wed Aug 16, 2023 4:29 pm

Just joined this site as I have a nice low mileage z4 which I need some parts from.
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Post by enuff_zed » Wed Aug 16, 2023 4:34 pm

Welcome aboard.
Would be nice to see some photos of your zed?
What parts are you looking for?
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Post by DirtyDaily » Wed Aug 16, 2023 4:40 pm

Front bumper is the big one.
I've done a lot of work so far so looking forward to finishing it off!
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Post by DirtyDaily » Wed Aug 16, 2023 4:48 pm

Always fun seeing under the valve cover of a straight 6!
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Post by enuff_zed » Wed Aug 16, 2023 4:53 pm

Good work so far!
Did you do the vanos seals then?
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Post by Mr Tidy » Wed Aug 16, 2023 7:35 pm

Hi and welcome to the forum. :thumbsup:

It looks like you've already been busy with the spanners. It's great to see a Z4 getting some well-deserved TLC. :)
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Gone - Montego Blue
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Post by DirtyDaily » Wed Aug 16, 2023 9:28 pm

Vanos seals done yes.
Roof motor fixed and relocated
All new suspension arms on the front
New springs and top mounts and shocks
New brake calipers and discs
New wheel speed sensor
New front tyres
New cupholders
New valve cover gaskets and Vanos seal gaskets.
Car is on 73k miles so should have a good lease of life ahead of it!
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Post by paddy wright » Thu Aug 17, 2023 2:02 am

Looks a nice wee x
Z4 2.2 sterling grey,Msport seats,retrofit cupholders,cruise,footwell lights,sound gen and mfsw,18"ellipsoids,xenons+light washers,ZHPknob,folding mirrors,3"stubby,update wheel caps,gateway300 ipod, wind deflector to keep the wife happy!
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Post by DMike » Thu Aug 17, 2023 4:14 am

Hi and welcome to the forum! Impressive list of refurbs - many happy miles ahead :thumbsup:
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Post by raymond.harper » Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:07 am

Very nice! Perhaps the coolant system is next. The plastic bits are well known to fail. Look at 11.45 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I95LurFYbtg&t=713s
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Post by DirtyDaily » Thu Aug 17, 2023 8:16 am

I've seen that episode before actually and reminds me it's got a new alternator too!
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Post by raymond.harper » Thu Aug 17, 2023 10:48 am

DirtyDaily wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2023 8:16 am I've seen that episode before actually and reminds me it's got a new alternator too!
If the car does not start, hopefully this will not happen, this may be a good trick https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay3lZgDsJ8A
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Post by buzyg » Thu Aug 17, 2023 11:24 am

Parts!! what it needs is a good wash.. :o Welcome to the mad house. :wink:
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Post by TOMGREEN413 » Sat Aug 19, 2023 10:00 am

Impressive work, welcome to the forum :thumbsup:
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