Current work on my 99 auto Z3 2.0

[ALEX RUSSELL]

Hi.i have a 1999 2.0 auto.6 cyl. Z3,during this covid crisis I decided to tidy up some issues with th car. I resprayed front bumper ( scuffs) 42 years since I had a spraygun in my hand but after running out a couple of lacquer runs it really is like riding a bicycle ( ie. It all comes back to you,if you can stay from the water based paint!! Which I did) also repaired cosmetic 'rust' on both side indicator panels and finished off by painting and replacing the d/ side sill ( easy enough job if you invoke patience ).I also stripped roof and repaired front metal panel which had some corrosion due to water ingress.i replaced both side tension cable's as well.niw I intend to replace the auto box filter and fluid including the front sump and would appreciate any advice on this task. I gave done same on my Audi A6 and my daughter's golf day but never had experience of same on a Z3,many thanks Alex

 

[Slam]

Hi and welcome from London

 

[ALEX RUSSELL]

Hi and welcome from London

 

[t-tony]

Hi Alex, welcome from me near Lincoln.

This may be of help to you,

https://zroadster.org/articles/how-to-change-auto-gearbox-oil.81/

I wrote this after changing the auto box fluid on my 2000 2.0 Z3.

Tony.

 

[ALEX RUSSELL]

Hi Alex, welcome from me near Lincoln.

This may be of help to you,

https://zroadster.org/articles/how-to-change-auto-gearbox-oil.81/

I wrote this after changing the auto box fluid on my 2000 2.0 Z3.

Tony.

Many thanks Tony I read your article earlier on this evening very clear and leaves one confident in attempting this job ( needs to b idiot proof for me!!)the link for the kit has timed out I think Tony but I can maybe find one,again many thanks Alex

 

[t-tony]

Many thanks Tony I read your article earlier on this evening very clear and leaves one confident in attempting this job ( needs to b idiot proof for me!!)the link for the kit has timed out I think Tony but I can maybe find one,again many thanks Alex

Have a look at this one Alex, it doesn't come with new bolts for the pan but I don't consider that totally necessary if I'm honest. You can contact them with your vehicle details to be sure it is the correct one for your car.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUTOMATI...=264702312379f6fe7fc2ee4b4916bfc3da946eb05c5a

Tony.

 

[ALEX RUSSELL]

Have a look at this one Alex, it doesn't come with new bolts for the pan but I don't consider that totally necessary if I'm honest. You can contact them with your vehicle details to be sure it is the correct one for your car.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUTOMATIC-TRANSMISSION-OIL-FILTER-SET-AT-AUTOTEILE-AT30015-P-NEW-OE-REPLACEMENT/264702312379?fits=Car+Make:BMW&_trkparms=ispr=1&hash=item3da17cbfbb:g:FfQAAOSw5HZemPK2&enc=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&checksum=264702312379f6fe7fc2ee4b4916bfc3da946eb05c5a

Tony.

Great job Tony, will follow up on this,many thanks, Alex

 

[Shelly]

 

[ALEX RUSSELL]

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[ALEX RUSSELL]

Hi Alex, welcome from me near Lincoln.

This may be of help to you,

https://zroadster.org/articles/how-to-change-auto-gearbox-oil.81/

I wrote this after changing the auto box fluid on my 2000 2.0 Z3.

Tony.

Tony,I haven't looked at my Z3 yet but I heard there is a smaller 'sump' to the front but looking at your filter kit it is only one gasket am I correct,NB.intend to start this fluid change tomorrow night,many thanks again Tony.Alex.

 

[ALEX RUSSELL]

Hi and welcome from London

Many thanks for your warm welcome Slam.

 

[ALEX RUSSELL]

Hi Alex, welcome from me near Lincoln.

This may be of help to you,

https://zroadster.org/articles/how-to-change-auto-gearbox-oil.81/

I wrote this after changing the auto box fluid on my 2000 2.0 Z3.

Tony.[/QUOT

Hi Tony ordered febi filter kit today comes with gasket and bolts.Gonna try to download some photos ( stripped out both sumps and filter & will leave car on ramp overnight as recommended.) NB. 16 bolts large sump,12 small sump & 3 bolts on filter housing.Photos should be self explanatory ( I hope!!)

 

[ALEX RUSSELL]

Great job Tony, will follow up on this,many thanks, Alex

Any queries Tony that guy in the photos will reply

 

[ALEX RUSSELL]

Any queries Tony that guy in the photos will reply

Seriously if any questions/ queries I will try to answer to the best if my ability contact no. 07702-898989 if needed.

 

[t-tony]

Seriously if any questions/ queries I will try to answer to the best if my ability contact no.XXXXXXXXXX if needed.

Best to not put your personal info out there on the WWW. Alex, just ask anyone wanting info to send you a PM mate.

Tony.

 

[ALEX RUSSELL]

Best to not put your personal info out there on the WWW. Alex, just ask anyone wanting info to send you a PM mate.

Tony.

 

[ALEX RUSSELL]

Thanks Tony just very trusting over here

 

[ALEX RUSSELL]

Best to not put your personal info out there on the WWW. Alex, just ask anyone wanting info to send you a PM mate.

Tony.

Did you remove front sump when you changed fluid Tony,the gasket for this sump is no longer available from BMW.( The reason I'm asking you is I am not sure how much fluid is necessary for complete refill.I used DIRKO to seal the small sump.a good friend who owns an engineering business ( rebores,complete engine rebuilds etc) would use nothing else.i will download some photos of the sump replacement.( NB. It is essential that both sumps are cleaned and the magnet in the large sump is also cleaned.personally I found the magnet completely covered so its attraction capabilities might be reduced by this.


NB. The DIRKO is continuous along the outer compression.

 

[ALEX RUSSELL]

Great job Tony, will follow up on this,many thanks, Alex

Just an update I used a febi kit which includes large gasket and new bolts + 5 litres correct febi oil total £57 also bought thread secure £2.60 for sump bolts.all assembled now,ordered 1 litre Sealey pump due tomorrow to put fluid
in with.nb. not a lot of room at filler bung and couldn't use VW system.Will fill tomorrow and give a review on Sealey pump ( very similar to draper and other makes,probably all from same factory !!!)

 

[t-tony]

Hi Alex, I only changed the large pan gasket and filter. The magnet in mine had done it's job, there were no large bits of metal but it had a good coating of "bits". If I recall right I used between 6-7 litres of oil/fluid. I used a large syringe which held approx. 1Ltr.

Tony.