Oh Poo !

[Mazza]

Just found out that the idiot that forgot to put a washer on the sump nut also overtightened it so much that he cracked the casting........evidence all over the garage floor !

Trying to find another sump at the moment so if anyone has one for a 1998 1.9 Z3. BWM part 11131247995, and you want to sell it, let me know.

I was quoted £364.00 plus vat from my local dealer........I did say I wanted it in cast aluminium not solid 24 carat gold!

Worst case, I will have to get the thing off and have it welded and remachined/ sleeved which apparently can be done.

After I had found the original problem of the missing washer, I was told cheer up it could be worse.........so I cheered up......and they were right it got worse

 

[Low Rider]

That reminds me of my first dip into doing my own mechanics when I changed the oil in my moped. I did the same thing and cracked the sump. Since then I now leave it to those how know better.
Sorry to hear your plight let' hope you can get it all sorted soon

 

[BMBabe]

@spurs fan in a coupe Can you come to the rescue

 

[BMBabe]

@Mazza Andy @spurs fan in a coupe is your best bet for parts

 

[Jack Ratt]

That's a bummer Mazza but look on the bright side. It's an easy fix although it's going to cost a few bob. I'd get it off and weld it if it were mine. After all if you get a new one, you've still got to get the old one off, so why not just take it off and weld it. It's not as if anyone can see it

 

[5harp3y]

Just remember that a 6 inch ratchet or spanner is enough for sump plugs, you can always nip it up if it leaks

Loads of z3s being broken for a new sump

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

I'm sure I can help

Pm me tomorrow @Mazza

 

[Mazza]

Just remember that a 6 inch ratchet or spanner is enough for sump plugs, you can always nip it up if it leaks

I know that, having done loads of oil changes on my Honda Silverwing, Deauville and ST1300. Unfortunately the garage professional, (or as I like to call him, a total moron), who did the last service before I bought the car, didn’t !

Still, at least knowing what the problem is, means that it can be sorted.

 

[Mazza]

I

I'm sure I can help

Pm me tomorrow @Mazza

Hi SFIAC,

As I do not do any social media stuff at all, I have no idea what ‘ Pm ‘ means or how to do it !

To be honest it takes me ages just to put a post on this site

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

I

Hi SFIAC,

As I do not do any social media stuff at all, I have no idea what ‘ Pm ‘ means or how to do it !

To be honest it takes me ages just to put a post on this site

I've messaged you should show as a little red envelope in the top right hand corner?

 

[raymond]

https://www.ebay.de/itm/BMW-Olwanne...231787&hash=item2cc847f770:g:dHAAAOSwv-ZZ6OZe A few in ebay.de Seems to be a shared part on the E36

 

[hard top]

I have no idea what ‘ Pm ‘ means

Premenstrual...

 

[Mazza]

https://www.ebay.de/itm/BMW-Olwanne...231787&hash=item2cc847f770:g:dHAAAOSwv-ZZ6OZe A few in ebay.de Seems to be a shared part on the E36

Hi Raymond,

Thank you for your post.

It does look like it, but in the description it doesn’t list a 1.9lt z3. So I would be a bit hesitant as there may be some subtle difference .

 

[Geoff Crispin]

Hi Mazza
If Spurs fan cant try KTS Autos 01525385300

 

[Mazza]

Thanks for that Geoff. I will contact them this morning to see what they can do.

 

[Geoff Crispin]

Any luck Mazza, if none about try dismantlers/scrap yards

 

[Mazza]

Hi Geoff
Nothing yet. I have been on a couple of sites that have a network of breakers. Had one reply last Friday, but on phoning them to check it out, was told that the unit that they had was actually damaged !
There are some examples in the USA, but at stupid money, plus delivery plus import duty !,
Found a couple in Germany, and made an offer on one...just waiting for an answer.
It gets confusing as it would appear that the same one in used on a variety of models. Some sites have it as a Z3, others say 316 or 318
Providing it is the BMW 11131247995, which is the part reference shown on an exploded view parts list, it should be the right one

Bit of a pain but will be resolved

 

[Geoff Crispin]

Try 24/7 Spares .co.uk and First choice Spares
If I remember when I was looking for parts 24/7 search all over the UK

 

[Mazza]

These are the two I have tried. First Choice was the one I did have the oreply from ....but nothing as yet from 24/7.

 

[Geoff Crispin]

I have tried a few others for you but no luck
Theres Queensferry Motors, Fritz Bits, Quary Motors, Jack garage