CanNibble
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Hi, great to find an SA BMW forum!
So I picked up an '07 Z4 MR for a steal. It was a bit uncared-for but actually in awesome condition under all the grime. I've spent 5 months restoring it to perfect condition. I've learned a helluva lot along the way and when I get the time I'll document some of the jobs I've done for the benefit of other Z4 M owners who swing their own spanners. So, posts coming up (I'll try not to duplicate what's available elsewhere but to highlight some of the problem areas that I couldn't find answers to on the other forums):
Z4M lubricants and where to get them
Parts availability and common part numbers (To save you having to look them up when you need them)
VANOS issues (I've done the whole VANOS repair from end to end)
Cam timing (I have bought the BMW tool and am happy to rent it to anyone who needs it)
Serpentine / aircon belts
Spark plugs and coil issues
Headlight advice and fixes
Setting valve clearances
Hidden menus
General maintenance and cleanup issues
Ignition keys and coding
Lightbulbs - how to modify your halo bulb sockets and save $$$
Diff and gearbox oil change (to be done - Bruma Auto just mailed me to let me know my new drain plugs have arrived)
Z4M is actually an affordable car to own if you're prepared to do your own maintenance. Plus, I've missed having a mechanical toy in the garage to tinker with. Repairing the lawnmower isn't quite the same
So I picked up an '07 Z4 MR for a steal. It was a bit uncared-for but actually in awesome condition under all the grime. I've spent 5 months restoring it to perfect condition. I've learned a helluva lot along the way and when I get the time I'll document some of the jobs I've done for the benefit of other Z4 M owners who swing their own spanners. So, posts coming up (I'll try not to duplicate what's available elsewhere but to highlight some of the problem areas that I couldn't find answers to on the other forums):
Z4M lubricants and where to get them
Parts availability and common part numbers (To save you having to look them up when you need them)
VANOS issues (I've done the whole VANOS repair from end to end)
Cam timing (I have bought the BMW tool and am happy to rent it to anyone who needs it)
Serpentine / aircon belts
Spark plugs and coil issues
Headlight advice and fixes
Setting valve clearances
Hidden menus
General maintenance and cleanup issues
Ignition keys and coding
Lightbulbs - how to modify your halo bulb sockets and save $$$
Diff and gearbox oil change (to be done - Bruma Auto just mailed me to let me know my new drain plugs have arrived)
Z4M is actually an affordable car to own if you're prepared to do your own maintenance. Plus, I've missed having a mechanical toy in the garage to tinker with. Repairing the lawnmower isn't quite the same
