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I suspect I might have to replace one or more. I want to individually test them on the bench using a meter on Ohm setting, but can't find on YouTube which pins to test on a Z3. It's done over 100000 on original coilpacks, so probably worth replacing the lot. Any ideas on good aftermarket ones.

My soft top rear window needs replacement. I have watched it done on You Tube. It simply unzips and the new one zips in (with a bit of funny business around the zip pull that wasn't explained very well) Has any one sourced a good one they could recommend. I've looked at some online that look...

I am having difficulties with its operation. Mostly it just won't close. After many tries it usualy does in the end. Occasionally it won't open. Once the motor starts it works faultlessley. I think its probably to do with microswitchs. Does any one know how to strip it down to get to them ...

I repainted mine, but now it is peeling up. I tried using high temperature cylinder head black, that I used to use on an old motorbike. Obviously that failed. I know I should have used a plastic primer first. I have heard of people using caliper paint on these. I wondered about plastic bumper...

According to the Owners Manual I should be using a 0w - x / 5w-x . I don't understand this code. I'm assuming the x relates to an unknown and it refers to a range of oils. What make and would you recommend for a synthetic oil for a 2.8 Z3 ?

My soft top has again stopped working. The first time I had this problem not long ago, it was the brake switch. I replaced it and all was well. Recently it hasn't always immediately opened when I operate the switch to open it. It always closes fine and the motor sounds normal. Now it won't open...

Could someone give me some pointers as to how to replace this . I guess the steering wheel needs to come off ? Thanks

On the left hand side the indicator indicates at twice the normal speed. I have had this before with other cars and it normally is a sign of one indicator not working. In this case, all the indicators work. Sometimes it rectifies itself, but then goes back to its bad old ways. Could this be an...

Just as the weather is ideal for a soft top, it has let me down. It was working faultlessly, but today it didn't work. No power at all. I guess it could be a fuse. Has anyone any fault finding advice for this. Firstly is there just the one fuse and where is it? Thanks

Hi All I attach some photos of the beast fresh from the paint shop for all those who wanted to see it. I have some 15 inch wire wheels for it, but am having difficulty finding the tyres. They need to be 225 55 r15 Goodyear Eagles used to do them, but they are now discontinued. These would...

I have had a few occasions particularly in heavy traffic where the car (2.8 manual) is in neutral yet it creeps forward. The rest of the time it is fine. I have made sure that its not in a "false neutral" I guess it must be something to do with the clutch not properly disengaging. Could this be...

I have been researching which one to get for my 1999 2.8 I like Haynes manuals, but they only go up to 1998 for my model (I don't know what changed in 1999) If its nothing significant, would it be worth me getting one? Other than that I read about "Bentley" manuals. They cost an arm and a leg...

Hi all, I have just bought a 1999 2.8 Z3, but it is "skinned" in fibreglass and called a z300. I hope I don't offend any of you purists! It is in grey primer and I am going to get it professionaly sprayed in a Ferrari red. The last Mot gave an advisory on the brake hoses. I have bought...