#ZedShed Project Low Rider - BMW Z3 2.2i Sport

[t-tony]

Now I thought all cars had splash guards. Interesting that some don't but car they better off because of it?

As above Steve, yes, I think they are, but the issue with the Z3 and a lot of other cars is, this is where the parking brake shoes are mounted so the Z's can't do without, at least not until they are equipped with parking brake callipers.

Tony.

 

[GazHyde]

#ZedShed on a Wednesday? Oh go on then! A night of varied shenanigans, but initially changing the water pump, thermostat and belts on Steve's Zed. More updates of other stuff on other threads later!

By the time I arrived Lee had almost finished, so I had an easy evening. Some pics he took...

Old thermostat, still looks in good condition. Think it's been changed at some stage in it's life already though.

Thermostat removed

Viscous fan and shroud removed...

The top cover was off to change the spark plugs, however GSF through us a curve ball and only supplied 4 spark plugs. Wasn't noticed until Lee got back with the bag of bits... So the engine flush, oil and spark plugs have been delayed for now.

 

[Lee]

This evenings antics was the finishing touches. First was the before and after of the radiator hose.


After:

Then i began the engine flush. With Valvoline which ive found to be great, It really reduced Gaz's oil usage after one use.

Finished changing the plugs:

Then I finished up making sure there were no codes on the ECU.

Lee

 

[t-tony]

Top man, it'll be as good as new @Lee.

Tony.

 

[GazHyde]

You should do the write ups more often, and I'll clank the spanners a bit

 

[Lee]

You should do the write ups more often, and I'll clank the spanners a bit

It's a deal, you bark orders and ill watch the fourm

 

[GazHyde]

 

[t-tony]

Err Lee, my post isn't loading right,.................................... err Gaz, HELP!! Something like that you reckon Gaz?

Tony.

 

[Low Rider]

Thanks Guys. Looking forward to driving her home tomorrow

 

[Shortie_gal]

As @GazHyde wasnt there for the refit of the exhaust and test drive i would like to add that i helped @Lee fit the exhaust back on and i fitted the wheel on too!! #girlswithspanners

 

[t-tony]

Top Lady then Sam.

Tony.

 

[GazHyde]

#girlswithspanners

Who you calling a spanner?

 

[t-tony]

Not just you, apparently mate.

Tony.

 

[Shortie_gal]

Who you calling a spanner?

Well if the name fits....

 

[Low Rider]

As @GazHyde wasnt there for the refit of the exhaust and test drive i would like to add that i helped @Lee fit the exhaust back on and i fitted the wheel on too!! #girlswithspanners

Girlswithspanners now thats got mind race. Correct me if I'm wrong but wouldn't that make a great idea for a calendar.
Many thanks Shortie_gal for your help. Any chance I'm going to meet you and your Z3.

 

[Shortie_gal]

I am working tomorrow @lowrider but depends on what time youre coming to collect her? We have already suggested some calendar pics to @GazHyde but we have yet to do any lol

 

[Low Rider]

My train arrives at 11.11 Reading Station Sam.

 

[Shortie_gal]

Maybe you guys can test drive over to my work at lunch time (5mins down the road)

 

[Low Rider]

Now theres an idea

 

[Redline]

Girlswithspanners now thats got mind race. Correct me if I'm wrong but wouldn't that make a great idea for a calendar.
Many thanks Shortie_gal for your help. Any chance I'm going to meet you and your Z3.

Not sure I'd be allowed to do that calendar