Many thanks for the link to the roofing expertsLooks a better option than I've got so far!! Still waiting for the report on the EML issues. Hopefully will hear soon.On the Z-4forum.com there are a few people that will fix the roof https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=73041
Seems that way so far, very pleased with support from members on my first day. I live in South Wales between Cardiff and Bridgend. Hoping to get to know a lot more about the car and its pro's and cons over the coming weeks.Hi Mike,from Mid-Wales. You honestly will not find a more helpful and friendly Forum than this, I guarantee it.
Colin.
Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan between Cardiff and Bridgend
Hey Mike, I can't really say enough about Mike (@Ducklakeview ) , he came to my house before Christmas to relocate several members roof motors on their Z4s. A very knowledgeable and nice fella. We had a good day all round. We've had a couple of 4 cyl. Z4s in at work with the exhaust manifold cracked which makes them run rough. Could be that. Hope you get it sorted and are able to enjoy the gift of using the car while your boy is away.Many thanks for the link to the roofing expertsLooks a better option than I've got so far!! Still waiting for the report on the EML issues. Hopefully will hear soon.
Seems that way so far, very pleased with support from members on my first day. I live in South Wales between Cardiff and Bridgend. Hoping to get to know a lot more about the car and its pro's and cons over the coming weeks.
Many thanks to you all for your support and offers .
The car was really running poorly yesterday and only firing on 3 cylinders so driving too far for the EML issue probably not a good idea. I will take you up on the roof repair offer Ducklakeview and will be in touch when I get it running right.
Fingers crossed the EML repair isn't too expensive.
Thank you. How far is that from Mike up in St. Helens?Cowbridge Vale of Glamorgan between Cardiff and Bridgend
A lovely drive through Wales from south to north, or a boring M4/M5/M6. I know which I would chooseThank you. How far is that from Mike up in St. Helens?
Tony.
Just checked google Maps and it says 206 miles about 4hrs 20 through mid Wales avoiding the motorways. Hopefully get the car back today and plan a trip within the next couple of weeks. Getting rather buzzed by the thought of itA lovely drive through Wales from south to north, or a boring M4/M5/M6. I know which I would choose.
Mike, just replied to your email!Just checked google Maps and it says 206 miles about 4hrs 20 through mid Wales avoiding the motorways. Hopefully get the car back today and plan a trip within the next couple of weeks. Getting rather buzzed by the thought of it
Now that’s a cunning plan if I ever heard one!Hi Dino D, he might well be thinking that or he's thinking I've left my dad my knackered z4 and if I stay in Oz long enough he's going to get it back in concours condition.
I haven't mentioned the dings on the bumpers
Update on EML situation is the Indy has said the underlying cause of the misfire is slack timing chain and a defective coil pack. ( see report of error codes on pic below)
The Indy is saying timing chain will be £970. Have asked if they've tried just replacing the coil pack and was told no! Not impressed with their diagnostic approach so far, but it seems I should get the coil pack changed first ( just been quoted 228 for one and 350 for all 4) and see if it resolves the problem. Any advice on timing chains greatly received.
Hi Mike many thanks for the reassuring chat. Have just phoned the Indy and told them I wasn't going ahead with anything and she sounded well unhappy!Just looked at that printout, a faulty VANOS solenoid could well cause what he "thinks" is a slack chain. Easy, and relatively cheap fix on that engine.
Mike