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Pi22 yUP - The next phase
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Happy new year all. I figured I'd write an update.
After the the hose bursting the car wouldnt run smoothly and due to this the emissions couldnt be tested. It took me 10 months to get the car back due to not prioritising it. Once I got the car back I did a little digging and found one of the vacuum pipes was disconnected. It also presented codes for the cam sensor and the O2 heater. I replaced both of these and it was back to running smoothly. I stuck it back in for a test and she failed again due to a new PWS leak and rear brake efficiency. The steering rack had slight play in it also.
I bleed the brakes again and it looked to be good, went to move the car and the clutch slave had failed. Replaced the slave, bled the clutch and then the new slave failed but launching the rod into the bell House.. super... gearbox out time.
The fork had some wear and the pin was also worn. I was at this time thinking about sourcing a newer box as the box looked a bit leaky, but I opted for new seals and fork bits. I replaced the clutch whilst I was in there.
After the the hose bursting the car wouldnt run smoothly and due to this the emissions couldnt be tested. It took me 10 months to get the car back due to not prioritising it. Once I got the car back I did a little digging and found one of the vacuum pipes was disconnected. It also presented codes for the cam sensor and the O2 heater. I replaced both of these and it was back to running smoothly. I stuck it back in for a test and she failed again due to a new PWS leak and rear brake efficiency. The steering rack had slight play in it also.
I bleed the brakes again and it looked to be good, went to move the car and the clutch slave had failed. Replaced the slave, bled the clutch and then the new slave failed but launching the rod into the bell House.. super... gearbox out time.
The fork had some wear and the pin was also worn. I was at this time thinking about sourcing a newer box as the box looked a bit leaky, but I opted for new seals and fork bits. I replaced the clutch whilst I was in there.
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I sourced some replacment pipes and oil cooler from ebay and a replacment rack from Quarry motors, supposedly from a 30k miles car but it has cured the play.
I finally got round to painting the green quarter panel. It has some runs in the clear but I'll get to wet sanding those eventually.
I then ended up buying a cheap z3 to cherry pick parts from.
This was mainly for the interior as the seats that lurked behind my seat covers were wild. This also gave me the standard centre consol with a single din head unit over the aftermarket double din.
I purchased a richbrook cover which is a great quality cover and highly recommended.
I also replaced the ripseed style gear knob with something I prefer.
I also replaced the ripseed style gear knob with something I prefer.
The car received an advisory for yellowing head lights so I set about wet sanding and polishing which made a good improvement.
The car is now ready to retest and I just need to book it in... So next up the breaker.
I got the m44 out and on the stand, it sounded sweet before removed. It's now on the stand whilst I decide how to approach the next bit. I have an m42 in the parts store as well.
I got the m44 out and on the stand, it sounded sweet before removed. It's now on the stand whilst I decide how to approach the next bit. I have an m42 in the parts store as well.
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I took advantage of the Hyde Xmas sale purchased the pipe work and brackets to mount the m45 eaton supercharger.
I also sourced a Mercedes charger from ebay.
I also sourced a Mercedes charger from ebay.
That's pretty much me up-to-date on the old Z3. I am trying to work out the best way to approach the FI m4#. The m42 I have will have some forged internals, crank and rods I believe, but the m44 has a better head, oil delivery and knock sensor which could be handy. I've never done an engine build or FI before so this is just about the project.
Happy new year
Happy new year
You sure been busy. 
Tony.
Tony.
Top stuff 
Some nice work there, bet you were glad to get rid of that Ripspeed special. Did you rattle can the wing?
Yes the knob was very ugly, the new one was an ebay bargain but feels quality. Yes, it was a rattle can job. I keep threatening to order a compressor but it would just be something else to store.
Had to ask as the result look quite good in your pics. Shows what can be achieved.
Morning,
I've been a bit lazy with the car as its been too cold for the shed. I've ended up fitting a diesel heater which seems to work well. No excuses now.
The kit is still in customs due to arrive on Thursday. I started with getting some bits off the spare engine. The lower section of the inlet manifolds required the three holes on the top to be bored out to 8 mm, lunch time job in work.
After the tapping I ran the the inlet and rocker through an industrial parts washer which cleaned all the gunk off. I didnt get a photo to share after the cleaning. I went to the local powdercoater for some go faster red. Most of the brackets for the super charger are red, so this is going to be red overload.
They didnt do the rocker for me due to the oil pipe still being in place, ive since pulled it out and await its return.
The inlets return. Blasted and coated for 30£, always seems great value.
Trying to visualise it
Next on the shopping list will be injectors. I didnt realise the m44 had this air shroud injectors, this wasn't the case on the m42. It looks like I can get adaptors to run the bosch non air shroud type. I need to do a little more research but I am thinking the mini JCW 380cc injectors could be the way to go.
A green top for comparison vs the air shroud from the m44
I've been a bit lazy with the car as its been too cold for the shed. I've ended up fitting a diesel heater which seems to work well. No excuses now.
The kit is still in customs due to arrive on Thursday. I started with getting some bits off the spare engine. The lower section of the inlet manifolds required the three holes on the top to be bored out to 8 mm, lunch time job in work.
After the tapping I ran the the inlet and rocker through an industrial parts washer which cleaned all the gunk off. I didnt get a photo to share after the cleaning. I went to the local powdercoater for some go faster red. Most of the brackets for the super charger are red, so this is going to be red overload.
They didnt do the rocker for me due to the oil pipe still being in place, ive since pulled it out and await its return.
The inlets return. Blasted and coated for 30£, always seems great value.
Trying to visualise it
Next on the shopping list will be injectors. I didnt realise the m44 had this air shroud injectors, this wasn't the case on the m42. It looks like I can get adaptors to run the bosch non air shroud type. I need to do a little more research but I am thinking the mini JCW 380cc injectors could be the way to go.
A green top for comparison vs the air shroud from the m44
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That little diesel heater looks a nice unit Paul, can you share where you got it from please.
I'll likely be looking for one for my lad's van conversion before too long.
Tony.
I'll likely be looking for one for my lad's van conversion before too long.
Tony.
Morning Tony,
I went with this one, I'll need to get a better 12v supply rigged up. I have one that's good for 2A but the start up current is about 2.5A. It's pretty effective. It comes with a handy key fob which can start it from outside the shed.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D91WM5V8?ref_=pe_27063361_487360311_302_E_DDE_dt_1
I went with this one, I'll need to get a better 12v supply rigged up. I have one that's good for 2A but the start up current is about 2.5A. It's pretty effective. It comes with a handy key fob which can start it from outside the shed.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D91WM5V8?ref_=pe_27063361_487360311_302_E_DDE_dt_1
Many thanks Paul, we’ll have a look.
Tony.
Tony.