Z3 Atlanta Blue 2.8 Progress Thread

[Connor]

I've a slight rust problem, the worst being under the bonnet. How bad is this?

I've hit it with a hammer and screwdriver fairly hard and it didn't go through.

Hoow is it looking for MOT?

Connor.

 

[t-tony]

Need some pictures mate.

Tony.

 

[Connor]

I thought i'd added one to my previous post.

I've added it to this one. the rust is located inderneath the air intake,

Connor

Connor

 

[t-tony]

Unless it is within 30cm of brakes, steering, suspension or seat belt mounting points it isn't in what is called a prescribed area. That doesn't look to me as though it would fulfil that criteria, therefore not a testable item.

Tony.

 

[Connor]

its just on the curve of the front left wheel arch. Ill get a couple more pictures this evening.

Connor.

 

[t-tony]

Also remember that testing for excessive corrosion, as far as the test goes, consists of " light finger and thumb pressure" only and tapping and "light" scraping with the corrosion assessment tool. Which is a piece of alloy as thick as your little finger with a plastic hammer head of equal size.

Tony.

ps you can see the M.O.T. Testers manual online for free. It's an interesting read too.

 

[Connor]

Hmmm, well it seems as if I should be ok then.

Ill get the wire brush out and clean it up.

Connor.

 

[Connor]

The B800 airbag reset tool arrived today, so whipped it out (the B800 ) plugged it in, turned on the ignition, pressed a button...

And....

SUCCESS.

If your airbag light it is on this is the tool for the job.

Connor.

 

[Connor]

The car goes in for the Accelerator cable fitting tomorrow, I'm going to get them to fix the grinding brake issue and may even take the plunge and ask about the MOT too.



Connor.

 

[Connor]

Just got the renovo 3 step kit, including cleaner,restorer and proofer.

Does anyone have any tips on how best to use?

my roof has a few of the green algae/mould spots but not horrendous.

Thanks,

Connor.

 

[GazHyde]

Hoover the roof first, or give it a good going over with a hand brush. I then wash my roof a couple of times rinsing thoroughly each time and then make sure it's dry before applying the proofer. Try not to overspray the proofer on to the windows and body panels, if you are clumsy you may want to cover the bits of your car closest to the hood!

Worked OK for me the last 5 or so years.

 

[Connor]

Hoover the roof first, or give it a good going over with a hand brush. I then wash my roof a couple of times rinsing thoroughly each time and then make sure it's dry before applying the proofer. Try not to overspray the proofer on to the windows and body panels, if you are clumsy you may want to cover the bits of your car closest to the hood!

Worked OK for me the last 5 or so years.

I think I'll be covering the panels fairly clumsy.

I'm not sure what to do about the dye, don't want to get it wron and it look worse than before..

Connor.

 

[GazHyde]

Sorry @Connor I totally derped out and missed it was the Renovo kit. Have a read through this for some hints and tips, but what I said above still applies.

https://zroadster.org/threads/a-guide-to-dyeing-your-soft-top.555/