Wanted Z3 Hardtop Screws for the screen fixing

[Clive]

Hi
Would anyone have a pair of screws that fix the hardtop to the front screen surround?
Or maybe know the thread size & length, I know its a tx40 head.
Many thanks
Clive

 

[mwpe]

You will find them here, item 3 I think, I bought mine from BMW, they are readily available and come fitted with a seal.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=CN52-EUR-08-2000-Z3-BMW-Z3_30i&diagId=54_0204

 

[Jack Ratt]

Length of the thread is 32mm if my memory serves me correctly and I think the thread is M8. I use a pair of allen headed set pins

 

[Clive]

Thanks guys

 

[oldcarman]

Clive, if you are ordering from BMW would you mind ordering a second set and posting to me. The dealers here say not available. I can send you payment via PayPal if you PM me your email address. Thanks and no problem if you can't! JIM

 

[Davyhoogy]

You have your fair share of trouble getting bits and pieces over there don't you Jim

 

[Jack Ratt]

Clive, if you are ordering from BMW would you mind ordering a second set and posting to me. The dealers here say not available. I can send you payment via PayPal if you PM me your email address. Thanks and no problem if you can't! JIM

Jim, just get a couple of M8 allen set pins. The closest standard size are 35mm long threads and you just need to shorten them a little. I did mine on my grindstone. I dread to think what BMW will charge you for those plus the overseas postage.

 

[Clive]

I'm going to visit my local fastener wholesaler and see if they've got the tx40 version, and as you say Jack, give them the good news with the grinder.

 

[t-tony]

Also a good idea to slip a small "O" ring under the head to keep it water tight.

Tony.

 

[Clive]

Also a good idea to slip a small "O" ring under the head to keep it water tight.

Tony.

Thanks for that Tony

 

[oldcarman]

You have your fair share of trouble getting bits and pieces over there don't you Jim

Yes it would seem so, but I have been very fortunate to have the benefit of this forum full of generous people willing to either provide me with part for the cost of postage( thank you all) or willing to ship paid for part to me. And because I have a RHD it complicates some things more than it should at BMW. JIM

 

[mwpe]

If you can get the proper OEM version, they are fitted with O rings, these hold them permanently in the holes in the windscreen surround. I have ti phone Sopers tomorrow, I will see if they are available and how much.

 

[mwpe]

Apologies for the typo.

 

[oldcarman]

Would really appreciate if someone could order me a set please. I can PayPal to an email address via PM! JIM

 

[t-tony]

If you can get the proper OEM version, they are fitted with O rings, these hold them permanently in the holes in the windscreen surround. I have ti phone Sopers tomorrow, I will see if they are available and how much.

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Please let me know if they are available Mike and then I can take some for Jim.

Tony.

 

[oldcarman]

Thanks Tony, I have other bolts but would like the factory ones that remain in the holes as I'm really good at putting things where I'll remember where there are!! Then when I need them can't remember where I put them. I'm sure Joan finds things and moves them just to f$&k with me!! JIM

 

[t-tony]

That's just a wife thing Jim.

Tony.

 

[mwpe]

Please let me know if they are available Mike and then I can take some for Jim.

Tony.

BMW have 37 in stock, Sopers can order them if required, approx £7 each. If you want to buy some for Jim OK or I can.

 

[mwpe]

If you phone Sopers, the part number is 54218410534.

 

[Clive]

Great info. Thanks