Last week we received a call based on a referral from the bmw z3/z4 group. The customer recently purchased a very clean 2005 model z4 2.5i with 108k on the clock. He had the vehicle serviced when he took ownership but wanted the following done in order to get a better understanding of the vehicle he just purchased.
1. Diagnostics and tune up
2. Full inspection
So we arranged for him to drop the vehicle off with me.
Battery was recently replaced so we could jump straight into diagnostics
A few issues presented itself
List of stored errors
After diagnostics , we managed to get everything sorted except the PCD sensor which was faulty and needed to be replaced
Only one error stored.
We checked oil
the car was recently serviced by someone else but owner says it’s sluggishly we decided to pull the plugs and see how they were burning and if they are the correct plugs
Got them out
They are the correct plugs
Removed the maf sensor and cleaned it
Went around and checked the wheels and suspension
Sump tray removed ... showing some oil leak
Spotted a leaking sump gasket which will be addressed during the next service
Checked the coolant. This car seems to have the red coolant like VW’s and Audi’s but the level is fine.
Brake fluid a bit dirty but not hectic. Will flush and bleed next time.
Spotted a cracked front shock mount.
Engine mounts are worn and collapsed a few mm’s, should be replaced in the future as well.
Belts look good, no need to replace now
Lastly We reset the User Inputs and Adaptations so that the vehicle runs alot smoother and can adapt to the owners driving style... This also brought the average fuel consumption down... and we are now done.
Owner now has all the details he was looking for and can plan his future maintenance.
E85 Z4 2.5
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E85 Z4 2.5
Current: 2007 ///M Coupe
Current: 2019 Fortuner 4x4
Ex: 2005 E55 AMG
Ex: 1998 BMW M3
Ex: 2011 REVO 2 Focus ST - 208wkw & 465nm's (FRnR)
Ex: 1994 E36 328i Track Car (Budler Motorsport built)
Ex: 2011 REVO 2 Mk6 GTI DSG - 200wkw & 452nm's (KAR)
Ex: 2007 REVO 2+ S3 - 12.7s @ 176km/h (Tarlton 2010) and 224km's on 1km (ODI)
Ex: 2006 Velo 1.6i | 2008 Velo 1.6i | 2005 Velo 1.4i | 2006 Polo 1.6i | 2012 Polo TDI | 2004 W203 C200K
Current: 2019 Fortuner 4x4
Ex: 2005 E55 AMG
Ex: 1998 BMW M3
Ex: 2011 REVO 2 Focus ST - 208wkw & 465nm's (FRnR)
Ex: 1994 E36 328i Track Car (Budler Motorsport built)
Ex: 2011 REVO 2 Mk6 GTI DSG - 200wkw & 452nm's (KAR)
Ex: 2007 REVO 2+ S3 - 12.7s @ 176km/h (Tarlton 2010) and 224km's on 1km (ODI)
Ex: 2006 Velo 1.6i | 2008 Velo 1.6i | 2005 Velo 1.4i | 2006 Polo 1.6i | 2012 Polo TDI | 2004 W203 C200K
- Rascal69
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- Posts: 942
- Registered for: 15 years 11 months
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- Car Model: MK1
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- Location: JHB
Re: E85 Z4 2.5
So we had this vehicle booked in for the sump gasket replacement leak as the owner was tired of the mess it was causing and also wanted to get the car freshened up for a cape town trip next month.
We got it on the lift and started with it
The new parts
Ran the engine with flush and then drained the oil.
Some pics of the mess
All the main stuff out the way
Sump removed
Also found some pieces of rubber in there from one of the old orings
Took everything out to wash
Then we started to reassemble , we replaced the engine mounts as well. Do it properly the first time around.
All done
The customer was going to collect it after this but asked us to replace the worn components of the front and rear suspension as well. And we started to source prices and parts for quoting .
We got it on the lift and started with it
The new parts
Ran the engine with flush and then drained the oil.
Some pics of the mess
All the main stuff out the way
Sump removed
Also found some pieces of rubber in there from one of the old orings
Took everything out to wash
Then we started to reassemble , we replaced the engine mounts as well. Do it properly the first time around.
All done
The customer was going to collect it after this but asked us to replace the worn components of the front and rear suspension as well. And we started to source prices and parts for quoting .
Current: 2007 ///M Coupe
Current: 2019 Fortuner 4x4
Ex: 2005 E55 AMG
Ex: 1998 BMW M3
Ex: 2011 REVO 2 Focus ST - 208wkw & 465nm's (FRnR)
Ex: 1994 E36 328i Track Car (Budler Motorsport built)
Ex: 2011 REVO 2 Mk6 GTI DSG - 200wkw & 452nm's (KAR)
Ex: 2007 REVO 2+ S3 - 12.7s @ 176km/h (Tarlton 2010) and 224km's on 1km (ODI)
Ex: 2006 Velo 1.6i | 2008 Velo 1.6i | 2005 Velo 1.4i | 2006 Polo 1.6i | 2012 Polo TDI | 2004 W203 C200K
Current: 2019 Fortuner 4x4
Ex: 2005 E55 AMG
Ex: 1998 BMW M3
Ex: 2011 REVO 2 Focus ST - 208wkw & 465nm's (FRnR)
Ex: 1994 E36 328i Track Car (Budler Motorsport built)
Ex: 2011 REVO 2 Mk6 GTI DSG - 200wkw & 452nm's (KAR)
Ex: 2007 REVO 2+ S3 - 12.7s @ 176km/h (Tarlton 2010) and 224km's on 1km (ODI)
Ex: 2006 Velo 1.6i | 2008 Velo 1.6i | 2005 Velo 1.4i | 2006 Polo 1.6i | 2012 Polo TDI | 2004 W203 C200K
- Rascal69
- VWCSA Member
- Posts: 942
- Registered for: 15 years 11 months
- Car Make: VW
- Car Model: MK1
- Membership No: 1490
- Location: JHB
Re: E85 Z4 2.5
New parts were sourced
Some of the old worn items
Replaced Rack ends and Toe Rods
Removed and rebuilt the shocks with new mounts
Stripped the boot for the rears
Reassembled the boot
Took it for balancing and alignment and recalibrated the steering angle sensor
Ready for collection
Some of the old worn items
Replaced Rack ends and Toe Rods
Removed and rebuilt the shocks with new mounts
Stripped the boot for the rears
Reassembled the boot
Took it for balancing and alignment and recalibrated the steering angle sensor
Ready for collection
Current: 2007 ///M Coupe
Current: 2019 Fortuner 4x4
Ex: 2005 E55 AMG
Ex: 1998 BMW M3
Ex: 2011 REVO 2 Focus ST - 208wkw & 465nm's (FRnR)
Ex: 1994 E36 328i Track Car (Budler Motorsport built)
Ex: 2011 REVO 2 Mk6 GTI DSG - 200wkw & 452nm's (KAR)
Ex: 2007 REVO 2+ S3 - 12.7s @ 176km/h (Tarlton 2010) and 224km's on 1km (ODI)
Ex: 2006 Velo 1.6i | 2008 Velo 1.6i | 2005 Velo 1.4i | 2006 Polo 1.6i | 2012 Polo TDI | 2004 W203 C200K
Current: 2019 Fortuner 4x4
Ex: 2005 E55 AMG
Ex: 1998 BMW M3
Ex: 2011 REVO 2 Focus ST - 208wkw & 465nm's (FRnR)
Ex: 1994 E36 328i Track Car (Budler Motorsport built)
Ex: 2011 REVO 2 Mk6 GTI DSG - 200wkw & 452nm's (KAR)
Ex: 2007 REVO 2+ S3 - 12.7s @ 176km/h (Tarlton 2010) and 224km's on 1km (ODI)
Ex: 2006 Velo 1.6i | 2008 Velo 1.6i | 2005 Velo 1.4i | 2006 Polo 1.6i | 2012 Polo TDI | 2004 W203 C200K