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Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) Yesterday, 01:06 PM
Replies: 17
Z4 Roadster (E85) Transmission Fluid
Views: 223
Posted By wilem
Thanks for pointing that out. I'll pay closer...

Thanks for pointing that out. I'll pay closer attention in the future.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) Yesterday, 08:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 113
Posted By wilem
TPS (throttle position sensor) can cause lag by...

TPS (throttle position sensor) can cause lag by delaying the Pulse width increase to the fuel injectors. perhaps you can get a graphing multimeter and map the TPS to see if it has a dead spot. or if...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) Yesterday, 06:24 AM
Replies: 5
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) New to bmw
Views: 262
Posted By wilem
Iwould. if you find a pan full of debris,...

Iwould.

if you find a pan full of debris, yeah you will be looking at some repairs in the near future. Meaning a pan magnet that looks like cousin IT with chunky debris on it. i would definatley...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) Yesterday, 06:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 113
Posted By wilem
How did you clean it? the back side of throttle...

How did you clean it? the back side of throttle blades will build up carbon and close off the minimum air idle ckt. when you clean them they may need a idle learn procedure to be completed. as the...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) Yesterday, 06:11 AM
Replies: 17
Z4 Roadster (E85) Transmission Fluid
Views: 223
Posted By wilem
most new cars claim to be filled for life. Some...

most new cars claim to be filled for life. Some don't even allow for access to the filter with out opening the case halves. check your owners manual for service intervals. that being said it depends...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) Yesterday, 05:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 184
Posted By wilem
cyl 2 misfire would not be a filter. if the plug...

cyl 2 misfire would not be a filter. if the plug well was filling up with oil due to a valve cover leak it may be that there is carbon tracking burnt into the connector. it will be a vertical line...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-22-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 164
Posted By wilem
before replacing speed sensors install a scan...

before replacing speed sensors install a scan tool and monitor the data, you may have to do a snapshot at the time the problem occurs to catch it. as viewed data is nothing near as high a frame rate...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-22-2013, 06:53 AM
Replies: 5
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) New to bmw
Views: 262
Posted By wilem
I should have added a 3rd component to the...

I should have added a 3rd component to the reasons for failure after service....TRASH. cleanliness is paramount when dealing with an automatic transmission. A lot of back yard mechanics don't have...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-22-2013, 05:59 AM
Replies: 5
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) New to bmw
Views: 262
Posted By wilem
what to do with a "high mileage" trans mission is...

what to do with a "high mileage" trans mission is almost witchcraft. People will swear to you if you change the fluid and filter now it will fail. THAT is complete BS. I have built transmissions for...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-21-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 321
Posted By wilem
Monroe's are good factory replacement strut/...

Monroe's are good factory replacement strut/ shocks. Surely some will argue that but from a form and fit standpoint they should t be the problem unless they are the wrong ones or are simply to firm....
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-21-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 321
Posted By wilem
the only thing i can think of is the shock is...

the only thing i can think of is the shock is bottoming out due to decreased ride height as mentioned. The factory mount should obviously last much longer than what you have stated. unless you are...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-21-2013, 10:13 AM
Replies: 3
Z3 Roadster (E36/7) BMW Z3 3.0 Toe and Camber
Views: 193
Posted By wilem
sway bar bushings and or swaybar changes will not...

sway bar bushings and or swaybar changes will not affect static toe and camber settings.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-20-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 20
Z4 Roadster (E85) Looking to buy a Z4
Views: 531
Posted By wilem
Ahhhh, I see. I bought mine with then...

Ahhhh, I see.

I bought mine with then intention of tweaking on it quite a bit. I wanted a Z3 but saw this one and decided id get it. I thought I would rebuild the motor, maybe put a six speed in...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-20-2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 20
Z4 Roadster (E85) Looking to buy a Z4
Views: 531
Posted By wilem
92,000 IIRC and I did pay cash. The dealer gets...

92,000 IIRC and I did pay cash. The dealer gets money from your credit purchase. They prefer to do a credit deal. They would rather you not get outside financing. As a side note if only one panel...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-20-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 20
Z4 Roadster (E85) Looking to buy a Z4
Views: 531
Posted By wilem
Mine was asking 11500 i paid 9000.00 and carfax...

Mine was asking 11500 i paid 9000.00 and carfax said I paid 100 too much. It had a leaking vcg and control arm Bushings worn out. I did think I had a fair deal but the oil leak had em scared. After a...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-20-2013, 06:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 435
Posted By wilem
I have used these "built in" mics and while...

I have used these "built in" mics and while driving every person i talked said they sounded horrible. Additionally the CD players in the two i bought stopped working after a two years. Now they read...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-19-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 20
Z4 Roadster (E85) Looking to buy a Z4
Views: 531
Posted By wilem
Have not driven a 3.0 but the 2.5 is a very nice...

Have not driven a 3.0 but the 2.5 is a very nice running engine with plenty of torque. It is not a race car but it is fun to drive.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-18-2013, 04:43 AM
Replies: 20
Z4 Roadster (E85) Looking to buy a Z4
Views: 531
Posted By wilem
the only thing that come to mind for me is a...

the only thing that come to mind for me is a leaking valve cover gasket and worn out lower control arm bushings.
good luck
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-17-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 517
Posted By wilem
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Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-16-2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 517
Posted By wilem
Sent you a pm. If haven't gotten by the time I...

Sent you a pm. If haven't gotten by the time I get to mine tomorrow you can call me and well compare notes. The book shows them to be them same. So it makes me wonder if the aluminum one is the same...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-16-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 585
Posted By wilem
Cool deal. Photo them side by side. Sounds like...

Cool deal. Photo them side by side. Sounds like you got a good eal on the new ones. Are they sled leveling.....under acceleration or braking they stay pointed at the same spot on the road. Really...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-16-2013, 07:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 142
Posted By wilem
new wheels

any one ever buy wheels from this company?



http://www.carid.com/tsw-wheels/stowe-silver-polished-446010.html

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Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-16-2013, 07:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 298
Posted By wilem
whew wee, those are very nice looking.

whew wee, those are very nice looking.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-15-2013, 07:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 517
Posted By wilem
It was a private message. At the top of this page...

It was a private message. At the top of this page you will see private message 1 click on that to receive private messages.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 05-15-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 517
Posted By wilem
Did you get the private message I sent you?

Did you get the private message I sent you?
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