Z3's gone to Hospital
- Thread starter Paul Rice
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Yes,you do mate. I couldn't.
But, I know I made the right choice, yours is up to you.
Tony
But, I know I made the right choice, yours is up to you.Tony
Good news really then Paul as you've found the cause of the problem.
You don't need justification for two Zeds but if you do it's to halve the annual mileage on each
You don't need justification for two Zeds but if you do it's to halve the annual mileage on each
You've always loved your Z3 Paul.
I reckon you get it sorted and sell both and get a nice 2.8 or 3.0 Z3. Just to throw another option in the mix.
The Z4 is staying as instructed by the better half and for someone who has no interest in cars quite a statement.
My perfect scenario Z4 for cruises and Holidays with the Z3 for sitting in a field at car shows feeling proud.
My perfect scenario Z4 for cruises and Holidays with the Z3 for sitting in a field at car shows feeling proud.
There you go Paul.... justified
News from the engineering shop, Cylinder head pressure tested and OK plus quote for full head gasket set and head bolts cheaper than carparts4you. Being well looked after i feel.
Good news Paul, she'll be up and running in no time mate.
Tony.
Tony.
Looking good mate. Be running by Monday
He didn't say which Monday Paul
Tony.
Tony.
Heads back on the car, New gasket and stretch bolts, all lined up thermostat in now trying to work out where everything else goes. As ever most of the work done by someone else with me in charge of catering. Can see light at the end of the tunnel but lots of ancillaries to piece back together.
Good news Paul. Not long now mate.
Tony.
Tony.
Good.stuff mate. You keeping it Now?
Couldn't possibly answer that question due to possible litigation.
Simple fact is if it starts and runs right after 18 months of concern it will be hard to part.
I have taken pictures of the engine and head before piecing back together, the inners look superb and would be could for a prospective buyer to view. Would sell for a decent price to someone who would use and enjoy but not prepared to let it go for peanuts. As said previously would love to keep both the Zeds but realistically bit too much of a luxury having 2 as well as the daily.
Never going to get money back spent but that's not what its all about, car means a lot to me and to the right buyer would let it go for a fair price.
Another busy day on the Z3. Had to order some new vacuum hoses and fuel line as not in good nick, should have ordered earlier but hey ho!
Almost built up just the new lines to fit, exhaust front pipe and cowlings. One possible problem found a two pin lead and dont know where it goes, one possibility is a lead for Vanos which it doesn't have as looks the same and is in the location it would be. Otherwise hopefully car will start and diagnostic will tell me what the problem is. Looks like 1 more full day will get it going, fingers crossed.
Looking forward to giving it a full detail under the bonnet but so far pleased with the new paint scheme
Almost built up just the new lines to fit, exhaust front pipe and cowlings. One possible problem found a two pin lead and dont know where it goes, one possibility is a lead for Vanos which it doesn't have as looks the same and is in the location it would be. Otherwise hopefully car will start and diagnostic will tell me what the problem is. Looks like 1 more full day will get it going, fingers crossed.
Looking forward to giving it a full detail under the bonnet but so far pleased with the new paint scheme