Hello from France.

[Barwood]

Hi, I'm the wrong side of 60 Englishman living in North West France running a boarding kennels and cattery with my wife and family. I have just purchased a 1997 Z3 2.8 that has been sitting in a garage for 3 years since the clutch went (or that's what he thinks it is and there is a new clutch in the boot!) I brought it home on a trailer yesterday and I'm starting to sort it out. I am lucky as we have a workshop with a 2 post ramp which makes life easier. I charged the battery last night and today she started with no problem but has a nasty squeal when the clutch is depressed and won't even try to go into gear and the ABS light is on. The first question I have is are the nuts holding the guibo joint special as it says I can re-use the bolts but to use new nuts.

 

[Keet]

Hello and welcome to the forum

 

[Mazza]

Hi and welcome to the forum from the other side of the channel in Bognor Regis

The M10 nuts are self locking ( nylock or similar ) and so the manual recommends replacing them.
I dont know whether they could be reused with threadlock to secure them, but I’m sure one of the more experienced people will give you advice on that.

 

[t-tony]

I would reuse them without thinking about it.

Tony.

 

[Mazza]

If you want a list of the Z3 torque settings taken from the Bentleys Service manual,
Send me a PM with an email address and I will send you a copy.

( In case not sure .....click on the envelope in top right hand corner next to your forum name)

 

[Slam]

Hi and welcome from London, you are a lucky lad living in France and more importantly having a 2 post ramp.

 

[andyglym]

to the forum from West Cumbria.

 

[Stevo7682]

Hi and welcome from me in Scotland. .

 

[Mazza]

Hi and welcome from London, you are a lucky lad living in France and more importantly having a 2 post ramp.

Bonjour, le Zedshed francais

 

[Synclare]

Just tap the nyloc ring at the top of the nut to slightly compress it, it will cut a slightly different path in the nylon ring then.

 

[Jjim]

I welcome from Mansfield

Glad to hear your getting stuck in. Good luck with the clutch replacement.

Always happy to see some photos

 

[mwpe]

Hi and from Surrey, good luck with the project.

 

[Grumps]

Hi from Mansfield. Not at all jealous of you living in France. It is our hope to do the same at some point. Good luck with your zed.

 

[Tom Martin]

Hi and welcome from Oz. Good luck with the clutch replacement .

 

[Sean d]

Hi

 

[Mint]

Hi @Barwood, to the forum from me too in Staffordshire, UK. Like @Grumps, we love France too

 

[Shelly]

Hi and welcome to ZroadSter

 

[PHILIP BAXTER]

Hi, and welcome from me in Cardiff.

 

[Devon Z]

Hello and

 

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