Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

My First Z3M Coupe.

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • #46
    Sills and jacking points are a bit of a dirt trap on zeds. When you get chance would be worth getting the covers off and doing a full tidy up. Nice guide here https://zroadster.org/articles/bmw-z...protection.67/
    1998 ///M Coupe

    Comment


    • #47
      Thats the plan now, I've ordered some Por-15 and internal wax, and have my welder mate on standby. New Drill and Wire wheel at the ready.

      I watched a good video from Redish last night that showed me all I needed to know, but I fear mines going to be a mess behind there lol.

      Cheers

      John
      2001 E46 M3 Coupe for me / 2007 E91 335i for the Dogs.

      Comment


      • #48
        Fortunately BMW borrowed some armour plate metal for the chassis sills so even though they may have rust its never usually terminal. The paper thin outer sill covers can rust beyond repair though.

        Comment


        • #49
          Sunday is not so Fun Day

          Ain't that the truth...

          As I dig into it...

          Wing Panel off.

          Rust found behind it, not a happy camper, as not noticed this on first inspections.

          It will have to do for now, as no budget for the wing, or the other jobs to be fair lol.

          The sill cover is a mess when I got into it, I knew it was looking a bit rough from my exploits under the car looking at the jacking point, but alas it's gone both ends and not worth saving.

          One ordered from BMW today.
          Then found the worst issue behind the O/S wheel arch...

          The rest of the panel just has some surface rust that will be wire wheeled off, Rust treated, Por-15 coated and undersealed when the weather is better, and my replacement wire wheelset turns up from eBay.

          Trying to get some life out of the wing...Again Rust Treated and Por15, its amess, but they are over £200 plus paint, just don't have the budget this month, or next TBF.


          Roll on the weekend. Though I was not expecting to get this deep into it 3 weeks into ownership.

          Old cars hey!
          2001 E46 M3 Coupe for me / 2007 E91 335i for the Dogs.

          Comment


          • #50
            I think it would be rare not to have some corrosion at those points on the front wings, even if it's not visible on the outside. There are pattern parts around but they are naturally not as good as OE panels. I've not idea why the OE panels are so expensive for a small part, it's practically the same panel on every Z3 variant ever made.

            Comment


            • #51
              Damn,


              Comment


              • #52
                Thats one word for it...
                2001 E46 M3 Coupe for me / 2007 E91 335i for the Dogs.

                Comment


                • #53
                  Vanos Tuesday.

                  Though looking in doubt as it was starting to rain, wet underfoot, and driving winds, Steve from Mr Vanos came, he replaced and he went.

                  Very happy with the service, very professional, and did a good job, and I now have a nice clean, quiet and working Vanos.


                  Old and leaking.

                  New and happy.

                  The car is now running a dream and had some values shims sorted and anew rocker cover at the same time as part of the service, so happy days.
                  2001 E46 M3 Coupe for me / 2007 E91 335i for the Dogs.

                  Comment


                  • #54
                    Originally posted by c_w View Post
                    I think it would be rare not to have some corrosion at those points on the front wings, even if it's not visible on the outside. There are pattern parts around but they are naturally not as good as OE panels. I've not idea why the OE panels are so expensive for a small part, it's practically the same panel on every Z3 variant ever made.
                    Agreed, just more cost, ill try a pattern part, as its small, how bad can it be, guess well see, and get it pained at the same time as the sill trim cover, at least they will be the same colour lol.

                    I can see for close inspection, its been painted over the rust, as I can see the sanding marks around the rusted area now through the paint when looking under a bright light, so needs sorting.

                    2001 E46 M3 Coupe for me / 2007 E91 335i for the Dogs.

                    Comment


                    • #55
                      How much was the Mr Vanos work? I think mine is ok but just curious

                      Comment


                      • #56
                        £895 all in with vat and call out etc.

                        It’s a fully rebuilt unit, with all the seals, solenoids and pistons replaced. This is fitted with modified cam gear plates and once fitted they expect it to last the life of the car.

                        They also check the valve clearances as the cams have to come out to change the gears. New valve cover gaskets are also fitted.

                        They give 3 years warranty on the unit and a lifetime warranty against any Vanos noise.

                        So happy days.
                        2001 E46 M3 Coupe for me / 2007 E91 335i for the Dogs.

                        Comment


                        • #57
                          Originally posted by jonnysideways View Post

                          The sill cover is a mess when I got into it, I knew it was looking a bit rough from my exploits under the car looking at the jacking point, but alas it's gone both ends and not worth saving..
                          Mine wasn’t any better, but I guess once it’s done and treated properly it’s unlikely to contribute to further issues.
                          ‘99 M Coupe | ‘07 M5 Touring

                          Comment


                          • #58
                            The issue is that its starting to bleed out on the other side.
                            2001 E46 M3 Coupe for me / 2007 E91 335i for the Dogs.

                            Comment


                            • #59
                              Mo Parts

                              Another Harry Fairbairn order - ouch it stacked up fast, so only doing one side for now...

                              51 47 8 236 385 - Trim clips pack(10)
                              51 47 8 399 868 cover strip, entrance, interior, right
                              Enterance cover right - 51 47 2 493 808
                              51 47 8 398 020 - Covering column-center right
                              51 47 1 840 960 - clip pack (10)
                              Emblem front - 51 14 2 492 942 M (x2)
                              07 12 9 904 150 (10) body nuts
                              07 12 9 904 223 x (10) body nuts
                              (few needed but so again ;0)

                              Cover, wheel housing, front right 51 71 2 268 662

                              07 14 7 129 161 - Hex head screw x 10
                              51 71 1 934 930 - Cap Nut x 10
                              07 11 9 901 299 x Hex head screw x 10
                              07 11 9 916 966 x Hex screw x 10
                              (again few needed but so again ;0)
                              51 71 8 398 828 Air Duct - right

                              Wing - 41 35 8 398 694 - Right
                              Sill Cover - 41 21 8 401 406 - Right
                              2001 E46 M3 Coupe for me / 2007 E91 335i for the Dogs.

                              Comment


                              • #60
                                Originally posted by jonnysideways View Post
                                Another Harry Fairbairn order - ouch it stacked up fast, so only doing one side for now...

                                51 47 8 236 385 - Trim clips pack(10)
                                51 47 8 399 868 cover strip, entrance, interior, right
                                Enterance cover right - 51 47 2 493 808
                                51 47 8 398 020 - Covering column-center right
                                51 47 1 840 960 - clip pack (10)
                                Emblem front - 51 14 2 492 942 M (x2)
                                07 12 9 904 150 (10) body nuts
                                07 12 9 904 223 x (10) body nuts
                                (few needed but so again ;0)

                                Cover, wheel housing, front right 51 71 2 268 662

                                07 14 7 129 161 - Hex head screw x 10
                                51 71 1 934 930 - Cap Nut x 10
                                07 11 9 901 299 x Hex head screw x 10
                                07 11 9 916 966 x Hex screw x 10
                                (again few needed but so again ;0)
                                51 71 8 398 828 Air Duct - right

                                Wing - 41 35 8 398 694 - Right
                                Sill Cover - 41 21 8 401 406 - Right


                                Ouch, that's a few quids worth

                                Comment

                                Working...
                                X