Please can I have some help

Shelly

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There's a garage in Lowestoft that specialises in BMW and German marques, they might be worth giving a call.

BUT I have never used them personally, so it's not a recommendation, I'm just highlighting a garage within a reasonable distance that has probably seen one of these before!

https://cypressautoservices-boschauto.co.uk/

They also used to do trailer hire, so possibly "2 birds..."

If it ends up back in your drive, I'm happy to pop over and stick my camera in the plug holes to confirm pistons are unmarked.

Could also possibly borrow Steve's Landy to tow a trailer if need be.
Thank you for your reply, I’ll ask Allan to give them a ring 🌞
 

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Not worth us getting involved. It’s too far away.
 

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I’ll ask Chris who is working on my Z if he knows anyone who can help you @Shelly and I’ll report back.
 

ktnez99

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Not worth us getting involved. It’s too far away.
If it’s trailered to you?
Take the car to someone who will inspect it again.
Seems these guys diagnose with a crystal ball.
Be prepared to hear more bad news.
Therein lies the problem: where to take the car which will be both experienced and trustworthy to do the work and look after the car. Women really are messed around with some of the motor trade as @Shelly knows and as do I. We need our friends here to help from time to time so come guys, first of all, do any of you on here have the experience and knowledge to identify the issues and then fix them, please?
 

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Sure if it’s trailered to me. The cost will be huge. I’ve not kept up with this thread I’m assuming you’ve not tried another garage that specialises in either rebuilds or replacement engines. Many around.
 

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T'was more in hope than anger Shelley. If your Z is on a trailer then the distance is less of a stumbling block. It's inconceivable that there's not an equivalent reliable place nearer you. The trick is finding one! Good Luck!
 

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Thank you for all your replies 🌞
I phoned up BMW in Norwich on Monday 👍
But they haven’t even got back to me yet 🙁
It seams like they don’t want to touch it either and it’s there own car 😖
Alan has emailed a few companies on Wednesday and we’re waiting to hear back from them too🤞
 

ktnez99

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Thank you for all your replies 🌞
I phoned up BMW in Norwich on Monday 👍
But they haven’t even got back to me yet 🙁
It seams like they don’t want to touch it either and it’s there own car 😖
Alan has emailed a few companies on Wednesday and we’re waiting to hear back from them too🤞
They’ll be someone or some company that can help @Shelly I’ll ask Chris today and I’ll also ask Mark who is the indy mechanic that I use. Both are very good and may know someone over your way. I’ll let you know how I get on.
 

Shelly

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They’ll be someone or some company that can help @Shelly I’ll ask Chris today and I’ll also ask Mark who is the indy mechanic that I use. Both are very good and may know someone over your way. I’ll let you know how I get on.
Thank you very much 🌞
Its kind of you 🙂
 

ktnez99

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Thank you very much 🌞
Its kind of you 🙂
You’re welcome @Shelly
I’ve spoken with Mark and he says to get someone from here with a code reader to see if it will identify what the problem is.
He doesn’t know anyone over your way that he can signpost you to, unfortunately, but he says you must have a diagnostic done to determine what’s the matter. Is there anyone on here that can help @Shelly please?
He’s said how odd it is that the garage has had your beautiful Z all this time and not identified what the problem is.
I’ll ask Chris next and get back to you.
 

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Shelly - quick search throws up GC Motorworks, they ar in Bungay , so not sure how far thats from you. they do engine rebuilds - BMW and mini specialists - might be worth a call at least :cool:
 
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Hi Shelly sorry to read about your zed problems.
Again this is not a recommendation as i am obviously in Scotland
But i see these guys on YouTube all the time doing timing chains wet belts ( post a lot of their stuff on YouTube doing some majorwork )
Called
The Car Edition Ltd

The Car Edition Ltd

https://g.co/kgs/YegsQW9

They are in Huntingdon when googled around 100 miles from you if you end up having to reach out further afield just thought I'd fling my suggestion in
I really hope you manage to get your zed back up and running right again.

Stephen.
 

Shelly

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Shelly - quick search throws up GC Motorworks, they ar in Bungay , so not sure how far thats from you. they do engine rebuilds - BMW and mini specialists - might be worth a call at least :cool:
Thank you @Toby 🌞
 

Shelly

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Hi Shelly sorry to read about your zed problems.
Again this is not a recommendation as i am obviously in Scotland
But i see these guys on YouTube all the time doing timing chains wet belts ( post a lot of their stuff on YouTube doing some majorwork )
Called
The Car Edition Ltd

The Car Edition Ltd

https://g.co/kgs/YegsQW9

They are in Huntingdon when googled around 100 miles from you if you end up having to reach out further afield just thought I'd fling my suggestion in
I really hope you manage to get your zed back up and running right again.

Stephen.
Thank you @Stevo7682🌞
 

Shelly

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Shelly - quick search throws up GC Motorworks, they ar in Bungay , so not sure how far thats from you. they do engine rebuilds - BMW and mini specialists - might be worth a call at least :cool:
Hi Toby ,
Thank you for this website 👍
Allan is now going to phone them up 🌞
I’m so excited, 🥳
 

Shelly

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The person who Allan spoke too , is now on his way to Norwich, he said to Alan to text him what is wrong with my Z and he said he’d get back to us .🌞
Fingers crossed 👍
 

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Hi Shelly sorry to read about your zed problems.
Again this is not a recommendation as i am obviously in Scotland
But i see these guys on YouTube all the time doing timing chains wet belts ( post a lot of their stuff on YouTube doing some majorwork )
Called
The Car Edition Ltd

The Car Edition Ltd

https://g.co/kgs/YegsQW9

They are in Huntingdon when googled around 100 miles from you if you end up having to reach out further afield just thought I'd fling my suggestion in
I really hope you manage to get your zed back up and running right again.

Stephen.
I follow these guys too and they do seem very knowledgeable and professional, they also have a BMW guru on staff.
 

ktnez99

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The person who Allan spoke too , is now on his way to Norwich, he said to Alan to text him what is wrong with my Z and he said he’d get back to us .🌞
Fingers crossed 👍
Fingers crossed 🤞 @Shelly
I really hope one of the suggestions can help get Snow White back up and running very, very soon.
 

Shelly

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Fingers crossed 🤞 @Shelly
I really hope one of the suggestions can help get Snow White back up and running very, very soon.
That would be amazing 👍
I really hope my local garage, won’t be mad at me , but I think he might be pleased 😃
 
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