Eddie's slow progress thread

Eddie Zedder

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Thought I would start a progress thread mainly so I can remind myself what I have done ( I am over 50 you know!)

Purchased Eddie in June 2015. He is a 1999 Topaz Blue Z3 2.0L. This is a short recap of the first six months.

First job was to sort out the tracking so it was down to Tanvic Tyres to get the alignment checked. Unfortunately the track rod ends wouldn't budge, so then it was off to see my mechanic to have two new ends fitted for £100.

Next up was the inlet cam sensor, another £100.

Repaired aerial base and new grommit and antennae £30

New rear window £65

Fixed loose bits of trim.

Fixed front drivers side speakers.

Fitted temporary air Scoop.

Fitted factory roll hoops £250

Water pump and belt fitted. Coolant renewal £55

Wind deflector, tonneau, stone guards, strut brace, clear side indicators and Zroadster. org sticker purchased

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Eddie Zedder

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Out in the Zed shed this afternoon to tackle a few jobs.

First up - spare wheel out to check condition. Salvageable with renovation, new valve and extension pipe required.
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Next up - a good clean under the bonnet and fit strut brace courtesy of @t-tony.

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Next - air filter change, definitely required I think!

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Next - air pump removed for rebonding rubber mounts and bracket painting.

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That's it for now. Next episode - refit air pump, oil and filter change.

On order from Amazon - Powerflex front wishbone rear bushes, Bentley Z3 manual.
 
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you've been a busy boy. It's surprising how many small things we do on our zeds and don't keep track of it. I like how you even listed the stickers. :cool:
Top job keep it up :)

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You've shamed me into it Bryan, I'm going to start a progress thread for my Z4, never did for the three, so when I get caught up to date I'll post it up all at once.

Tony.
 
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t-tony said:
You've shamed me into it Bryan, I'm going to start a progress thread for my Z4, never did for the three, so when I get caught up to date I'll post it up all at once.

Tony.
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Go for it Tony, its a good way of keeping track of everything you have done.
 
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Bozzy said:
you've been a busy boy. It's surprising how many small things we do on our zeds and don't keep track of it. I like how you even listed the stickers. :cool:
Top job keep it up :)

Steve
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Will do Steve, I can always find those little jobs to do, just hope I don't find any big ones! It is an easy car to work on though.
 
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Postie delivered these Zed goodies today courtesy of Amazon. Bentley manual £56.99 from Specialist Book Supplies + £2.80 postage. Powerflex Front rear wishbone bushes £41.71 Inc postage from Suspension Bushes. No excuse for not knowing what I'm doing now!

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Was this the right place to make that declaration Bryan?:) I made a start tonight, making some rough notes. ;)

Tony.

ps. Had a text from DPD tonight telling me my rear light should be delivered tomorrow.:D
 
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Eddie Zedder said:
Out in the Zed shed this afternoon to tackle a few jobs.

First up - spare wheel out to check condition. Salvageable with renovation, new valve and extension pipe required.
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Next up - a good clean under the bonnet and fit strut brace courtesy of @t-tony.

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Next - air filter change, definitely required I think!

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Next - air pump removed for rebonding rubber mounts and bracket painting.

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That's it for now. Next episode - refit air pump, oil and filter change.

On order from Amazon - Powerflex front wishbone rear bushes, Bentley Z3 manual.
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Saw these on eBay Bryan, I'm going to get some for my car when I get a strut brace. Would look nice, if you used the original nuts on yours (like I did).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161883572471?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&var=460850592212&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Tony.
 
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t-tony said:
Saw these on eBay Bryan, I'm going to get some for my car when I get a strut brace. Would look nice, if you used the original nuts on yours (like I did).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161883572471?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&var=460850592212&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Tony.
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That's a coincidence Tony, when I was fitting the brace I was thinking that some SS nuts would look better. Then I started looking at the all the other rusty fastenings and the first thought to run through my head was that I need to raid the parts bins when I get back to work! Plenty of SS nuts and bolts there! =))
 
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Mint said:
You may regret posting this Bryan, we have long memories you know=))
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If you are anything like me it will be forgotten by next week! =))
 
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Another afternoon in the garage today, refitted the air pump and swapped out the lollipop bushes. Drivers side came away from the control arm a little too easily, closer inspection revealed cracks in bore of the rubber. Passenger side took a bit more persuading as the control arm had been replaced early last year.

All other joints and anti roll bar bushes look ok and had no play in them. Drop links look a bit rough so they will go on the shopping list. Strut bump stops were a little perished also.

The underbelly, front arches and sill ends look very good with few signs of corrosion, a coat of underseal is on the to do list as is the power steering cooler pipework, which, as you can see is beyond salvaging.
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@Eddie Zedder you will have the Zedders queuing outside your house waiting for you to work on theirs ;)
Good job keep posting :thumbsup:
 
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BMBabe said:
Haahaahaa Tony gets home with a drive full of zeds and a load of Zed keys left with instructions =))
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Hehe just a normal weekend for Tony then. :woot:
 
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