A Highschool senior and his rocking red roadster

[JamesZedFord]

Greetings! I'm James, I was recently able to acquire a 1999 Hell rot Z3 with a 2.5L M52TUB25, I purchased the vehicle for 2300$ from a Mormon man who originally got the car from an African American Woman in rural Missouri. The clock reads in excess of 200k and when I received it the entire front suspension was shot, the dual VANOS was inconsistent, the water pump had broken, and a myriad of other problems. Slowly but surely, starting in September of last year I have since rebuilt the aforementioned VANOS with new Teflon and Viton seals, replaced the water pump and thermostat, rebuilt the front suspension, dropped the subframe to replace the oil pan gasket and to wire tie the oil pump nut, in addition I overhauled the top end with new sensors, gaskets, etc. Previous to this my automotive experience was restricted to replacing an alternator on a Volvo 850. I mostly used Jaimie Caldwell's M54 rebuild series for a majority of my engine work, however ShoplifeTV, Chris Fix, Scotty Kilmer, Moment of Zed, and innumerable others have been crucial in aiding me in my work. I'm always happy to help and hope y'all's builds go as well as they can

Tschuss!

 

[t-tony]

Hi James, welcome from me near Lincoln, UK. Where are you located, are you in Missouri too?

Tony.

 

[JamesZedFord]

I am located in Austin Texas fortunately.

 

[Mus Musculus]

Hi James, from North Cambridgeshire, UK. You really seem to have upped you mechanical skills, so good for you.

 

[JamesZedFord]

Hi James, from North Cambridgeshire, UK. You really seem to have upped you mechanical skills, so good for you.

Thank you! I've also done some trans work, replacement of the exhaust manifolds, installation of a cold air intake, and a DISA upgrade.

Ironically the rebuild kit I ordered for the DISA Valve came from the Ukraine, it took 2 months to get to me.


Unfortunately, my work has been abruptly stopped due to the unavailability of bmw part
51718398104

IF ANYONE HAS ONE THEYD SELL TO ME PLEASE HIT ME UP.

 

[Mus Musculus]

Have a look at this thread: Alternative for Hood/Soft Top Sealing Frame Part # 51718398104

 

[JamesZedFord]

I already have and don't believe the fix to be sufficient for my work. I'm going to order one off ebay if I have no other choice.

 

[PHILIP BAXTER]

Hi James, and welcome from me in Cardiff.

 

[Shelly]

 

[Mint]

Hi James and from me too in Stafford, England.

 

[Zed Chimp]

Welcome from UK south coast
Hope the project goes well .