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After 12 years of Z3 ownership arthritis has made it difficult to get in and out of my pj. She's gone now but I have a few things left in the loft that I need to pass on. All prices include postage. I'll take this opportunity to thank everyone for their help and advice over the years. A genuine...

Thanks for your input. I hate electrical problems

I am not too bothered about the mileage being wrong. Can you tell me if I fitted a second hand hand instrument cluster if it would work without doing anything to it?

I have this code EEP_1 where the mileage should be. Also petrol gauge, temperature gauge and rev counter are not working. I`ve searched the internet and it seems like the best option is to replace the cluster with one that is working. I`ve read t-tony`s how to guide on removing the cluster and...

These might be of interest to anyone who just needs the plates. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274041705606

DrWong, see how Steve and I get on with fitting ours. I would imagine OEM windows will have the same issue with starting the zip off in the right place. BMW instructions say you can have a tolerance of plus or minus one tooth on the zipper which implies there isn`t an exact starting point. I`ve...

Hi Steve, mine came in under 3 days. Very happy with quality. Unfortunately I have to do it outside so I`m waiting for the promise of a dry day which is looking like this thursday down here. Looked at all the videos and they make it look so easy but I`ve not been seduced by them. Fingers crossed...

I hope it is. From previous posts I've read it seems the trick is to get the zip started in the right place so you don't have to start again. Fingers crossed.

Just a heads up on the german manufacturer. They have a sale on at the moment. I`ve just ordered one as mine`s on its last legs. Roughly £108 including postage. Link to the site below if anyone is interested. https://cabrio-shop.gambiocloud.com/Cabrio-Heckscheiben/bmw/z3/

I came across this article a while ago which may help you. https://www.z3mirrors.com/remote_entry.htm

Unfortunately I have arthritis in my finger joints and now have to pay someone to do work on my car but the mechanic I use I trust. I will mention your comments about the sealant in those places to him. Unfortunately it`s about the worst place to be able to see exactly where it`s leaking from.

I agree, there`s nothing else oil related in that area at the rear of the head.

I had a new gasket fitted about a year ago but have a leak again which is dripping onto the exhaust. Am I just unlucky and had a bad gasket or might there be an issue with the crankcase - ventilation/oil separator system causing pressure in the system. Has anyone had this issue? Is there any...

Don`t forget it will need tracking again if you do the bushes.

In my experience worn lollipop bushes can cause this issue and can quickly ruin your tyres. I`d have thought they`d have spotted that though when tracking your car.

Cheap enough of ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-BMW-WINDSCREEN-WASHER-CHECK-VALVE-E36-E34-E32-Z3-61661389040/253848503614?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

I`ve just fitted powerflex polybushes to the wishbones. Tightens up the steering and I didn`t notice any difference in the ride. Would recommend them with no reservations.

Thanks Ken, it`s not the guide that needs replacing but that answers my query perfectly. The stitching across the middle of the seat base leather has come apart so I need to take the leather completely off to have it restitched.

I need to remove the leather cover off the seat to repair it and also sort the non working heating. My question is is the guide just fastened to the leather and doesn`t need to be removed to be able to remove the cover? Thanks Alec

Thanks Colb, I`d looked at that diagram, mines a 2000 3.0, and that`s what was confusing me as some of the ebay ones were using that part number and the vehicle check was showing it fitted mine. The MEYLE one didn`t appear to have anything underneath so I`ll go for that. Incidentally are you...