20 Most Recent 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster - Page 4 Questions & Answers

I suspect bad clutch disc. See picture below:

Sachs Clutch Disc; 1996 BMW Z3; 1997-1998 BMW Z3, ...

Publisher: Sachs

Product Group: Automotive Parts and Accessories

Manufacturer: Sachs

Binding: Automotive

Brand: Sachs

Package Dimensions:

• Dimensions: 980L x 950W x 210H
• Weight: 180

Model Number: W0133-1609464-SAC

Price: around $90.

Also verify all clutch kit when remove the gearbox out from the car. Replace if necessary the clutch kit of the car.

Sachs clutch kit - Part # W0133-1599479


This self-adjusting clutch includes a shipping plate which must not be removed prior to installation. If this plate is removed prematurely, the clutch will self-adjust and become unusable. Removing or tampering with this plate prior to installation will VOID THE WARRANTY! Installation requires a re-usable two piece tool, which must be purchased seperately. Proper tool required for installation of this kit is CT 1011.
Price: around $320.

Please see my tip at http://www.fixya.com/cars/r5821173-doesnt_car_start_gasoline_engines . These are generic instructions. If you get stuck or need specific instructions for your car, please get back to me with model, year and engine info.

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Refer to Service Precautions. See: Batten'/Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage

Warnings

- Read fault memory.

- Disconnect battery ground wire.

- Remove air cleaner upper section with air-flow sensor.

- Remove alternator drive belt.

With hydraulic drive belt tensioner:

- Remove guide pulley.

Installation

- Fit screw in thread (1) of upper reversing roller.

With mechanical drive belt tensioner

Unfasten screw (1) in upper reversing roller.

Installation:

- Fit screw in thread (2) of upper reversing roller (1). Thread (3) remains exposed.

- Unfasten screw connection at top and bottom of alternator.

Installation:

- To facilitate assembly, push press-mounted bushes (1) on engine carrier into

position (2).
Remove cover cap.

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Remove Harmonic Pulley

If necessary, remove drive belt and belt pulley for the air

conditioning compressor.

Remove drive Belt or alternator, refer to Drive Belts, Mounts,

Brackets and Accessories.

Attach Special Tool II 2 150 in conjunction with Special Tool il

2410.

Note:

Protect engine bracket from damage.

Insert wood between engine support and Special Tool 11 2

150.

Unscrew central bolt.

Replace crankshaft radial sealing ring, refer to Front Crankshaft

Seal, Service and Repair.

Installation:

Position the vibration damper in such a way that groove and

Woodruff key are aligned.

Replace central screw.

Tightening torque, refer to Engine. Specifications.

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Misfires are caused by the following and each must be tested to rule it out as the cause of the misfire
Ignition system, spark plugs and coil or coils
Defective fuel injector or wiring to the injector of misfiring cylinder.

Low engine cylinder compression/pressure due to a burnt valve or damage to the cylinder wall that causes a loss of compression.

Leaking intake manifold gasket causing the cylinder to run lean
Defective electronic engine control computer, this is known as the "PCM".

I suggest you take your car to a shop and have a full diagnostic run to determine the source of the misfire, u may just have a defective fuel injector, but there is no guarantee this is the problem, in my 35 years of being an automotive tech i have seen every one of the above problems cause misfiring.

Sounds like your cable is bunching up and you will need to replace the track system. its a complete unit.

No, that is a specilty part that dealers world wide do not carry in the parts department, you have to wait it out. I never see those in junk yards unlesss they have crashed so sorry for the bad news

maybe something jammed in the rails or damaged motor. Up & down is ok because it has seperate motor. Easy to remove seat and have a look at the set up. Basically it's a long screw on the end of a motor that drives thru a captive nut in the seat. Sometimes the captive nut wears and causes "seat rock" fore and aft.

I think you should be looking for the water leak first ! The trunk rubber seals and the tail lamps are high on the suspected list. The drain hose you are looking at could be the fuel tank filler vent hose , necessary to stop vapor lock in the fuel system . Remove the trunk liner and replace with newspaper and check daily for water tracking daily . good luck

Hey,
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They're working in Airbag-Simulators, Occupancy Sensor-Simulators and Seat Belt-Sensors.

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Gerrit

if it is a chain it should'nt need to be replaced unless it starts to rattle, then it may have to be replaced or the tensioner may be the problem...hope this helps....cheers

could be. could be a switch or motor. different switch contacts for up/down along with different motor

Installing a water pump. Courtesy of Dana Corporation.

• Loosen and remove the bolts in a crisscross pattern from the center outward.
• Insert a rag into the block opening and scrape off any remains of the old gasket.

WARNING When working on the coolant system (for example, replacing the water pump or thermostat), a certain amount of coolant will spill on the floor. The antifreeze in the coolant causes it to be very slippery. Always immediately wipe up any coolant that spills to reduce or eliminate the chance of injury.

• When replacing a water pump, always follow the procedures recommended by the manufacturer.
• Most often a coating of good waterproof sealer should be applied to a new gasket before it is placed into position on the water pump.
• Coat the other side of the gasket with sealer, and position the pump against the engine block until it is properly seated.
• Install the mounting bolts and tighten them evenly in a staggered sequence to the torque specifications with a torque wrench. Careless tightening could cause the pump housing to crack. Check the pump to make sure it rotates freely.
• The water pumps on many late-model OHC engines are driven by the engine's timing belt. When replacing the water pump on these engines, always replace the timing belt.
• Make sure all pulleys and gears are aligned according to specifications when installing the belt. NOTE THIS IS FOR A 1.9 4CYL
  

It's never a great idea to dis connect any safety feature on a vehicle. But should you wish to do so here are two possible options. BMW may have a key operated switch (usually ignition) to disarm the passanger side airbag (usually in the case of rear facing child seat being fitted) OR if you manually disconnect the airbag (NOT reccommended) you will have to insert a resistance into the passanger bag circuit of equivelant to the air bag that was removed.In order to maintain the self diagnosis check system.

this requires removal of valve cover,then you need to aquire timing blocks possibly from aftermarket part store to lock the cams in place so that the first lobe on intake and exhausr cam point towards each other,you must then remove the cahin tensioner and then inspect the timing mark on the block and crank pully which has allowed room for possible adjustments,without timing blocks this is very difficult to do

with the pre-set station keys, press 1 then then use channel up/doun to select correct digit..

then press 2 use again channel up/douwn key to select correct digit, repeat same with 3 and 4, then press pre-set key 5 that puts in the code,DONE!

O.K.?

go to auto parts store and buy mirror replacement kit it has glue in it be sure to follow instruction on package and be sure to clean wind shield with rubbing achacol before using glue

There are backlight bulbs on the backside of the instr. cluster, they could be burnt out. There is also a small chance of a problem with the headlamp switch, but doubtful.