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Alex and Machines
United Kingdom
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 9 ส.ค. 2017
Please raise your hand those that are gear heads just as me !
Thank you.
Join me in my quest to explore what makes my car(s) tick and fix them when needed.
Thank you.
Join me in my quest to explore what makes my car(s) tick and fix them when needed.
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How to Replace your Rear Plastic Window on any BMW Z3
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How to change a BMW Badge Roundel Ornament DIY
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How to Solve a BMW Z3 E36 M52 Warm Engine Starting Problem
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How to replace any rear light bulb on BMW Z3s
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How to repair by sewing your BMW Z3's rear plastic window to the soft fabric
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I am a natural born gear-head :) And finally I have a car that I really wanted. It's 2 decades old thus it's not perfect but, man how it drives ... My blog for it is here: glob3trotters.com/portfolio/rides-episode-5-once-you-go-black/ Hence, join me in my journey while I discover all of its quirks, problems and see me trying to fix them. Today we are sewing the rear plastic window to the soft-t...
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I don’t know if you will see this message but my z3 have a problem when it gets to temperature it miss fires and loses power, I can put my feet all the way to the floor and it barely moves. I scanned the codes and it said my camshaft sensor was bad, I changed them but the problem was still there. I also got a code that said FUEL CONTROL (bank 2 sensor 1) is bad. Should that sensor be the problem
Hm the fuel pump and rail pressure regulator to double check? Is yours an obd 1 or 2 interface? Maybe that code reffers to a knock sensor. Regarding just when warm, sounds like a coil pack. It's tricky, because even with my girlfriend's e90 n53 engine, which is a spacecraft versus my car, it still gave her on the scanner emission sensors being faulty when it turned out to be a bad fuel pump, since it missfired when cold.
Thnx for the post. I used a heat gun, worked great. BTW- you got a really cool accent. You should be a Bond Villain
Ah yes, good idea. Thanks, the next Bond movie, I'm in 😎
what size zippers are these ?
Good question. How can I find out? Measure them or do they have a nr. on them or something?
Doing this tomorrow. Thanks for the video, it’s straight forward and informative. Thank you
Thank you as well! Good luck and let me know how it goes.
seeing some one do this makes me a lot more confident about sewing my windshield back in
Thanks. 👍 Just make sure you have a couple of free days and that would do it.
NICELY DONE - thanks very much for this video ! I just bought an old 1998 z3 that NOONE wanted to buy because of this one single flaw - the rear window vinyl had literally cracked in 8 different lines across the entire window- just like you explained happens after 15+ years ! Now I'm looking forward to fixing this window even by this coming weekend - ALL THANKS TO YOU ! -Mark in North Aurora IL (USA)
Glad to hear that Mark and thank you! Hope it goes well. 👍
my buddy accidentally put it in pin #17 and it sparked up at him, my Z3 won’t start now and I have an EML light :( my OBD scanner won’t connect to it anymore either… what are the chances I short-circuited my ECM?
Ouch... even with the battery disconected for a few hours, nothing changes? The ecu is quite resilient and hard to short circuit from what I know. Only way to double check is if you can find a similar ecu and try to start it.
@@alexandmachines thank you for the reply man, i tested every single fuse i could find in my car with a multi meter and fuse number 31 ended up being blown, i look at the fuse diagram and it’s the fuse for my ECM, i swap it with another 10amp fuse that was for my parking light and my car started :)
Of course man, my pleasure and so glad it was just a fuse! 🤗
Lmao nice. I was like damn how do I replace this!!! Thank you 🙏🏽
I admire the simplicity of this video. Thank u mate ❤
Thank you very much!
Genius. Never knew you could approach it from the underside of the hood. This worked great. Zero risk of scratching the hood. Thank you!
How often do you clean and reoil your K&N filters?
For all of the other rear lights, check here: th-cam.com/video/eqvSL7sWgto/w-d-xo.html
This is such a great video. Short, to the point, and no senseless jabber or useless information. Great editing and clear instructions. Thank you very much!!
You are most welcome and thank you as well! 👍
hey alex, thanks for the video! replaced my taillight thanks to you
So glad to hear that! 🤗
Life hack 101 BMW Z3 edition
Haha take that pump and use it for watercooling 👌🏽🤪
This pump does it all 🤣
Love that engine bro bro ❤️
Thanks bro bro 💪
If you are looking on how to reset the service oil indicator, it's here: th-cam.com/video/I8M5elm6b5I/w-d-xo.html
Tip: do this on a warm day or use a hairdryer to make the plastic more pliable...
Bro can you please name the glue you use? I need to repair my right side of the plastic window
Sure man. It was an all purpouse glue from UHU. 👍
It's a bastard of a job. Top Tip: earn the money and pay a trimmer to do it.
True 😅
Same place on mine . Thank you
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Great Job time to fix my 91 300SL
Thank you! Good luck 👍
Thanks for the video. The item is no longer available through the link, anyone know where I can get a replacement for cheap?
Thank you! I will have a look, see if I can find another seller.
@@alexandmachines i found a complete soft top with the rear plastic window for 189$ on ebay. Might just replace it and get a tan top instead of the black.
That's even better then for that price 👍 Let me know how it goes.
Good work! Thank you! :)
Thank you
Thanks so much Alex great video!
Thank you James! 🤗
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@@alexandmachines it’s a Tom hanks movie (The Terminal) I saw not too long ago. Just being random. And great video by the way.
I see 😁 Thank you!
Nice !! Thanks very much for posting this !!! I actually imported a whole new soft top complete on rails with electrics and mechanics included - before learning that the back window was zippered in - as my Z3's back window got slashed a couple of years ago and then it became worn/trashed over time (I know MG's !...I collect them.... NOT BMW's.... but I'm now becoming a fan !! ), I always thought that they should just zip out...(like all the other soft tops I've ever owned - and Fark Me - spending 2 grand to get everything and then youtube ing how to do it - educated me ! - For gods sake, here in NZ nobody knows,, even the BMW dealers (read sales support) - go.... "UMMMM we can do it but that'll cost 1000 euros, let me convert that into NZ $'s for you" .... ). I realized (after a bit of unpicking), that some previous owner of my Z3 had gone the extra mile and sewed the cloth hem down over the zip in the Interior as well. Absolute legend ! His mother must have been a leader in the boy scouts (or Hitler Jugend - that's a joke by the way) SO I shall do the same !
😆😆 I know what you mean man. Same here, it's very expensive anything like this. Hence why I took it into my own hands to do it. I had some quick experience in an other video, but here was a full endevour. But worth it 😁 Glad you found the info usefull and good luck. Keep me posted how it goes 👍👍 Ah and one year later no problems, no water infiltration nothing and where I live it's very windy and rainy in the winter times.
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I changed my crankshaft pulley last week the I got this problem , really I was lost I did not figure it out ,but now it’s clear, Thanks so much 👍🏼😊
Thank you! Glad to be of help👍
Shouldve used black thread to sew it back together?
Yeah, I couldn't find a black sailing thread in the timframe I need it.
Lol I've been dailying my 2.8 roadster in the winter the past few years. It's pretty fun with snow tires. Makes the drifting predictable instead of a surprise.
Oh yes. I did the same with my e34 back home but in the UK in this area snow is very rare and just made the videp for the fun of it 😂
@@alexandmachines Ah, figures. You guys must not need to keep snow tires if it doesn't snow much where you live. Here in the Pacific northwest of the US it snows quite a bit, so it's worth investing in a set if you like having fun in the snow without much worries. Cool. You have any videos of the E34?
Exactly. I am used to knee high snow and snow chains, you name it. It was so funny that day people here abandoned their cars everything stopped. I only have one video if you can scroll through the videos please, I want to bring the car over but with brexit lockdown etc I need to wait a bit. Also want to bring over my Ducati Monster. So many videos I can do but my toys are away :) Any pictures of your 2.8?
Check this out my frend 👍👍👍
Salut ami can you tell how to change the zipper or whear did you bye your window from Thank you
Hi there. I bought the window and zipper which comes as a unit from ebay. I out a link in the description but I don't know if thar seller still has them in stock.
Thank you...I'm having the same problem when the engine gets hot. I ordered the crank sensor, and I'm sure it will correct the problem.
Hope it gets sorted John 👍
is this the same sensor as in a m52b20?
It should be. If you have a VIN number you can look for it on bmwfans.info 👍
I have this problem with the M54, If you guys have this problem on the m54b30 the camshaft sensor is in the front of the engine, symptoms are hesitation to start when warm. Hope that helps.
Thank you for the info! 👍
The link for the window on eBay no longer exists
Thanks for the heads up. Will see if I can find another supplier.
It’s so difficult to stitch!!
It is .. took me days to finalize it.
Alex and Machines btw why didn’t you mention this in the video I’m doing this entire thing again tomorrow since used the incorrect thread last time
@@aqib2000 Yeah my bad since it such a time consuming job I thought it would be obvious but yeah should have mentioned it. It took me longer since some days it rained had to postpone things etc but yeah it takes time all depends how much patience you have to focus and saw in a day. Good luck 👍
Alex and Machines thanks it’s just a tedious slow job to do in the cold. Good demo video for those who have never done it before
Exactly. Same period I did it myself hence why it took longer than planned. Thank you and hope you can finish it in due time 🤗👍
Do you know how to replace the fog light bulb?
I will cover the front lights maybe in a future video.
Why didn't you upgrade to LED's?
Didn't feel the need so far. Maybe someday 👍
I have the exact same problem on my Z3 1.9 thanks for pointing me in that direction.
You are most welcome. Hope it works out 👍
Great video! I used the same kit. It is a huge help having someone hold the window. Take your time with the glue and it’s not bad.
Thank you Blake! 👍 Oh yes, most definitely. 🤗
hi .thank you for your video, i need to change the rear window on my z3 1.8: I can no longer insert the fabric in a lower corner of the gasket (original rear window) so I am interested in the model you proposed in the video. I think that with the double fabric covering the zipper it protects from the infiltration of rain. write me the exact name and brand of your rear window. how do you feel with it? thank you Giorgio
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Very nice job! I appreciate you taking time to make this video & show the step by step process. It was really helpful. These type of repairs require skills & take lots of time. Good to know how to keep your car looking nice without spending lots of money. I give you two thumbs up! Cute kitty too. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you abundant Blessings!
Thank you so much for the kind words Xahvia Braun! It means so much. 🤗👍 Kind regards, Alex
Crank position sensor, yesterday we solved same problem on a 328i.
Glad you got it sorted.
Thanks
You are welcome 🤗
My window is actually coming away from the stitching so this is a great help
are all Z3 windows zipped in? Mine looks sewn in ?
Stock, should be zipped in. If sewn in, than somebody did it afterwards.
@@alexandmachines interesting! I never knew that. thanks !
@@PompeyMatt17 Welcome, any time :)