Picked up a 97 M44 today It was wrapped in a Z3 body. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...ad2ea6a2fc.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...e4544ab25d.jpg Needs some TLC, but all the base things are in good shape. New to car M44, Remus exhaust, heated seats, clean, but needs hood paint. It's in generally good shape. I'll be making my renewal list. It's the right color tho... [emoji41] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Picked up a 97 M44 today Needs work, so the price was right. I grew up with Verts and while the Cali is nice for a big sunroof, it's not a vert. Main motive was price, shell and interior condition. New struts/shocks, new battery and overall clean car. A lady owned the car and used it for 180 mile daily commutes. High mileage, but reportedly highway miles. I suspect so as the suspension arms and steering components show minimal wear and tear. I actually wanted a Z3M, but this was less than a 5th of the going cost and I have immediate available spares for most all that needs repair. Motor runs strong, but needs a oil pan gasket. Also needs tranny mounts and a flex disc. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...2aa63bc6a4.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...8411077355.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...f93cdab593.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...e665034cc6.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...221e68a7e2.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...251e860401.jpg I think I have new spares in storage. Codes show it needs a O2 rear sensor. Started to polish out the headlights, reattached the rear view mirror, put on a fresh hood Roundel and removed the leopard skin seat covers. :cool: |
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Just need to have the oil issues cleaned up and the flex disc/tranny mounts as an immediate priority. I'll do the two water pipes for piece of mind and send the DME out to Barrie. Basically a car whose owner sought to take care of it while they had it, but the little items caused her to buy a 128i Vert. Her gain, my gain. :cool: |
Cool car. The Z3's are starting to grow on me... It'll be nice that you have all those spare parts. They don't have a whole lot of utility though, other than catching a tan (which is nice). I've enjoyed driving mine with shades, bmw driving gloves, and a bmw jacket..So I look like a proper jerk. I can't believe that you'd nix the leopard covers. Going Zebra? |
Picked up a 97 M44 today Polka dot yellow smiley faces seat covers. [emoji12] I figured if I use it for commuting, I can still get some groceries and 60lbs of dog food. I did pull out a bunch of renewal parts for the TIs that are same part#s for what I need on the Z3. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...715805f25c.jpg Something to be said about standardizing some aspect of your vehicles... [emoji41] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Picked up a 97 M44 today Not as much progress as I would have liked today, I but sorted a few things out.
I will see what I can get done during the week, as I need to actually work on a my Cali prep for Fest. :cool: |
Picked up a 97 M44 today Completed:
The car was running smooth and sounding healthy after addressing both the Flex Disc and the exhaust issue. Then, after a little spirited driving, a terrible, constant misfire. :eek: My BT reader indicated that the #4 plug started misfiring. Upon inspection, the boot was torn off and #4 plug was shorting on the block. I ordered new Magnecor wires and in the meantime, I'll see if I have a spare in storage this weekend to temp replace while I wait for the new wires. I also noticed a familiar rattle behind the drivers seat. I suspect the Drivers side RSM is blown. I'll replace them both and install the reinforcement plates. No worries, i'm expecting to find stuff and just address them. I should prolly post this in a Z3 site, but since much of the work to be done is just about identical as to what you need to do to a TI for reference, I figure I'd update here, unless anyone objects. Cheers! :cool: |
Picked up a 97 M44 today This weekend: Replaced burnt out bulbs in instrument cluster http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...adbefbc89e.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...8b5ac1afc7.jpg Replaced #4 spark plug wire. Runs smooth again Tightened up loose center vent roller switch and rotating vents http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...11d4ca428a.jpg Ordered spare lighted key Replaced Oil Pan gasket http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...89d06131b9.jpg Replaced motor mounts Powerwashed underbody post oil pan gasket replacement (I suspect I will still have a Oil housing gasket leak to deal with. Addressed missing air cleaner horn to hose. It was just plain missing http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...b173a4fda4.jpg Replaced the secondary air pump with one with the correct inlet Replaced oil filter and air filter Replace the BMW radio with a CD43 |
Picked up a 97 M44 today I love getting stuff in the mail. Getting ready for the weekend fixes. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...a49550d4f5.jpg Nah, couldn't wait. Installed them. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...4b03c06f4d.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Picked up a 97 M44 today Started and maintaining my renewal post for the Z3 over on ZRoadster.org to not tie up resources here, but you can check it out there if you are interested in following along. https://zroadster.org/threads/my-new...9/#post-196024 Cheers! :cool: |
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