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  • Pingu
    Pingu replied to the thread Shifting question.
    I actually think you are right, and @Lee did answer a different (but very common) question. Just confirm that your gearstick always...
  • bombur
    Sundays job
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  • motco
    motco replied to the thread Incompetence everywhere...
    I drew up this Law some years ago and the only changes have been for the worse. Motco's Law of Universal Incompetence: "Always assume...
  • ssscomp
    ssscomp replied to the thread Shifting question.
    Thanks for getting back to me. Are there any downsides of changing the gearbox fluid and can any motor "place" do it and if so what oil...
  • Lee
    Lee replied to the thread Near side rattle.
    It wouldn't give off a rattle noise as its in a rubber coated sheath.
  • N
    Neil Wilson replied to the thread Near side rattle.
    Does hand brake cable rattle on exhaust?
  • N
    Neil Wilson replied to the thread Near side rattle.
    Thanks, I’ll have a closer look. Attachment nuts/studs look pretty rusty, could you tighten yours?
  • Lee
    Lee replied to the thread Near side rattle.
    Gently pull the handbrake up when you next expect it to rattle, see if it goes away. Quite common rattle point on the rear of a Z3.
  • Lee
    Lee replied to the thread Shifting question.
    Nope a response to your issue, if it's an issue. These gearbox's suffer with a problem of sleeves wearing causing the gearchange to be...
  • ssscomp
    ssscomp replied to the thread M roadster exhaust tips.
    Actually I installed the Z3M Performance Axle Back Exhaust from ECS tuning and oh wow wow wow. Perfect sound, quicker, tailpipes look...
  • ssscomp
    ssscomp replied to the thread Shifting question.
    Thanks. I think your response was an answer to a different post.
  • ssscomp
    So I have a 1998 BMW M roadster and it is great. There are three turning knobs on the control panel, the one on the left directs the...
  • Kenhayes247
    Kenhayes247 replied to the thread Incompetence everywhere...
    An independent garage on the way into Devizes quoted me 120 pound to mount 4 tires, valves and balancing. There were no tires to remove...
  • Lee
    Lee replied to the thread Shifting question.
    Hello mate, what you're describing is the sticky 5th gear pin. With this gearbox you can have all those pins in the gearbox replaced for...
  • Lee
    Lee replied to the thread Incompetence everywhere...
    Holy cow man, that shock could have failed and sheered both those bolts off. I would be having a serious word with that garage. Plus...