Just acquired 1998 Z3 Roadster 88,000 miles,

[Neil Garigue]

Have just acquired 1998 Z3 Roadster 88,000 miles, in reasonable condition though it needs a respray and the camshaft needs attention as it is knocking.
Has anyone any advice on the cost of camshaft replacement, skimming head etc?

 

[Brian H]

Hi Neil, welcome onboard, sounds like you have a project on your hands, what engine do you have?

 

[Neil Garigue]

Hi Brian,
Thanks for your reply.
Engine is 1.9L

 

[Shelly]

 

[Neil Garigue]

Hi Shelley,
Many thanks for your warm and spectacular welcome!
Best regards
Neil

 

[Keet]

Hello and welcome to the forum

 

[andyglym]

to the forum from West Cumbria.

 

[Paul Rice]

Hi Neil and welcome
I had a 1.9 with a knocking engine, It was the head gasket, they are prone to this. I got a good deal on the Cylinder head skim including gasket set £275. This didn't include labour or replacement fluids.
Good luck with the project

 

[Neil Garigue]

Hi Paul,
Thanks for the welcome and useful info - just hope it’s only the head gasket and not the camshaft.

 

[Althulas]

Hi and welcome from me in Oxfordshire. I hope you get an economical fix soon.

 

[ktnez99]

*waves* hello!

 

[Nodzed]

 

[D R Oldfield]

Hi and Welcome from south Cumbria

 

[Mark Parrish]

From Cheshire