Rusty sills

[E-numbers]

Went to look at a nice individual Z3 today, leather shows some signs of damp and is in need of a full restoration, paint similar, but then I saw some rust on the sills. Am I right that much like my previous BMW rust experiences, seeing some rust means there’s a load more you can’t see?
Not sure I can take on restoration right now. The spec is great but shagged doorcards, leather, paint in need of rescue, and then sills. What do you all say about the sills?? Thanks!

 

[andyglym]

Went to look at a nice individual Z3 today, leather shows some signs of damp and is in need of a full restoration, paint similar, but then I saw some rust on the sills. Am I right that much like my previous BMW rust experiences, seeing some rust means there’s a load more you can’t see?
Not sure I can take on restoration right now. The spec is great but shagged doorcards, leather, paint in need of rescue, and then sills. What do you all say about the sills?? Thanks!

If not been checked/treated before it's likely that the structural inner sills will need some work.

 

[andyglym]

Mine today.

 

[E-numbers]

Reminiscent of my E46 Alpina experiences!! Bloody sills. It was a lovely car (past tense) but I think too much work for me right now.

 

[TriumphZ3]

Can you do a step-by-step guide to sill removal? I'd like to try it but want all possible info first.

 

[andyglym]

Can you do a step-by-step guide to sill removal? I'd like to try it but want all possible info first.

BMW Z3 Sill Removal and Protection

BMW Z3 Sill removal and protection Article supplied by z3cade (Liam) Jack up the car and place on axle stands Remove wheels Remove rear arch liner Remove kick pannel trim and door rubber Remove kick panel plastic plug Remove kick panel...

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Here you go mate

 

[IainP]

Can you do a step-by-step guide to sill removal? I'd like to try it but want all possible info first.

If you have a look at some of the progress threads as well, there are several showing sill removal and refurbishment.

 

[TriumphZ3]

Thanks Iain and especially Andy; that's perfect.

 

[andyglym]

Thanks Iain and especially Andy; that's perfect.

A plastic pry tool, a Philips screw driver and a socket, that's pretty much it tools wise.

 

[t-tony]

You may need an 8mm 1/4 drive socket ground down slightly so that the socket can grip a very shallow 8mm headed bolt.

Tony.