'Izzy' (2.8 widebody)

[John_B]

Reupholstered wheel, gaiters and handbrake handle fitted

And with that, I was able to pull the car out and fit the freshly serviced and painted brakes.

 

[John_B]

This weekend I replaced the thermostat, water pump, rad hoses and drive belts. It all went pretty smoothly and the temp gauge is now dead centre and the heater is blowing lovely hot air. I just need an excuse now to go for a drive and give it a shake down.

I wasn't able to find the block drain, so only got 5 litres of the old coolant out, so I'll probably change it again next year and give myself a bit more space to properly get under and try to find that pesky drain!

 

[Mint]

...I just need an excuse now to go for a drive and give it a shake down...

Surely that is a excuse reason to go for a drive, it's a shake down test after all.

But if you need another reason I am always willing to help a forum friend in need, we could always meet for a coffee/chat

 

[andyglym]

This weekend I replaced the thermostat, water pump, rad hoses and drive belts. It all went pretty smoothly and the temp gauge is now dead centre and the heater is blowing lovely hot air. I just need an excuse now to go for a drive and give it a shake down.
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I wasn't able to find the block drain, so only got 5 litres of the old coolant out, so I'll probably change it again next year and give myself a bit more space to properly get under and try to find that pesky drain!

I take mine for an Italian Tune just to get it dirty so I can wash it ........ and repeat ......... for 9 years.

 

[John_B]

I took Izzy for a proper shake-down and commuted to Derby yesterday. Fun little drive along the back-roads and nice to be out in the Z3 again after a few weeks.

Coolant system behaved perfectly and the retrimmed steering wheel felt great. Made the road tax and insurance payments worthwhile