Rear end maintenance + other bits
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Davyhoogy
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Full weekend and little to no progress.
Made up the new brake pipes but the flaring tool is pretty crap and often doesn't hold the pipe tight enough. So have got close to fitting them.
Some fool fitted the beam bushes wrong so that's a step backwards. Will have to take it to a different garage next weekend.
Then Kate has done nothing but moan saturday so I've had to waste a full sunny Sunday shopping for her holiday clothes.
Made up the new brake pipes but the flaring tool is pretty crap and often doesn't hold the pipe tight enough. So have got close to fitting them.
Some fool fitted the beam bushes wrong so that's a step backwards. Will have to take it to a different garage next weekend.
Then Kate has done nothing but moan saturday so I've had to waste a full sunny Sunday shopping for her holiday clothes.
Davyhoogy
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'Get the kettle on'
Good to see you have now got a bit of expert help on the job!!!
great pic of your dog. Had to keep our Fred out of the garage when I was working because he keeps nicking the tools. If I put one down he'd pick it up and walk off with it. Biggest problem was he'd just drop them somewhere and then go back for another one 
He chewed the head off me rubber mallet too, must taste better than Baker's Special Mix
He chewed the head off me rubber mallet too, must taste better than Baker's Special Mix
Got to be better than Chappie too, even if only for you. PHEW !!!
Tony.
Tony.
Davyhoogy
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Got the main rear brake pipes made and fitted, they aren't the neatest but they arent touching anything so i dont care. Also have the yellow Wezmoto flexi hoses fitted on the rear.
Nice one Davy.
You will notice the difference I'm sure.
Tony.
You will notice the difference I'm sure.Tony.
Good work Dave.
Someone needs to do a little how to with pictures on how to drop the rear end. It's a task I've been wanting to do for a while - to replace the bushes, struts and springs - had originally wanted to take it down to the Zedshed to get it done but I want to paint the trailing arms and tidy a few bits up at the same time so probably more convinient if I do it at home.
If anyone can put together a rough ''how-to guide" that would be awesome!
Someone needs to do a little how to with pictures on how to drop the rear end.
It's a task I've been wanting to do for a while - to replace the bushes, struts and springs - had originally wanted to take it down to the Zedshed to get it done but I want to paint the trailing arms and tidy a few bits up at the same time so probably more convinient if I do it at home. If anyone can put together a rough ''how-to guide" that would be awesome!
A few of us have sort of. Unfortunately the threads that used photobucket are missing the photos now.Good work Dave.
Someone needs to do a little how to with pictures on how to drop the rear end.
If anyone can put together a rough ''how-to guide" that would be awesome!
Why are people still awake at this time of night?
Got to finish my beer before I go to bed
Pish Head??........Thats a bit unfair Tony, he has now cut down to one per evening.
Davyhoogy
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If I take some well positioned snaps when reassembling the car, I could probably upload them in reverse order therefore showing a how to remove step by step haha.Good work Dave.
Someone needs to do a little how to with pictures on how to drop the rear end.
If anyone can put together a rough ''how-to guide" that would be awesome!
Not sure how long it will be before it' all done mind.
I agree with @Faheem , I also want to do a full upgrade but now the sun has come out don’t want to take it off the road.
Having said that, the dreaded MOT is in about 3 weeks, so will see how it gets on, and if it fails on any rear end bushes, then might as well get the whole lot done in one go.
After reading the problems encountered by @Davyhoogy I am now being swayed towards the poly bushes. More for the ease of re-assembly.
Having said that, the dreaded MOT is in about 3 weeks, so will see how it gets on, and if it fails on any rear end bushes, then might as well get the whole lot done in one go.
After reading the problems encountered by @Davyhoogy I am now being swayed towards the poly bushes. More for the ease of re-assembly.
Davyhoogy
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I would advise it. Twice the cost but 10x easier. It sounds like a 5min install. It's now a 2 week install for me haha
Davyhoogy
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http://www.strongflexuk.co.uk/bmw/z-series/z3/rear-beam-mounting-bush.html#.Wtp8eS_MzOQ
I'll copy this here. I paid 35 for the rubber ones so may as Well pay an extra 10 for these
I did mine last year and would strongly recommend getting a couple of mates to help you with the beam removal and refit stages. It is heavy and very awkward removing and re-fitting the rear beam/diff by yourself.
I found pressing in the new bushes fairly easy using a length of 12mm all thread bar, nuts and washers with some adapters made from plywood. The main difficulty for me was getting the old bushes out, so find a friendly workshop to do this for you in advance. Check that all of the fasteners for the beam and fixings can be loosened before you commit to full dis-assembly and if you have a one piece exhaust make sure you can get the manifold joint nuts freed off at the same time.
I found pressing in the new bushes fairly easy using a length of 12mm all thread bar, nuts and washers with some adapters made from plywood. The main difficulty for me was getting the old bushes out, so find a friendly workshop to do this for you in advance. Check that all of the fasteners for the beam and fixings can be loosened before you commit to full dis-assembly and if you have a one piece exhaust make sure you can get the manifold joint nuts freed off at the same time.