What did you do for your ZHP/ BMW / MINI today? #2

[330i Lover]

PO debadged my car and I feel the same way. But instead of rebadging I am thinking of having a vanity plate something similar to "E46 ZHP"


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That's a good alternative. I tend to lean towards OEM as much as possible but showcasing the ZHP letters somewhere along the back would be cool, as long as we're keeping it classy san diego.

[704sw]

Are those new leaks, Spenser? And have you changed the oil since you got it?

No oil change yet, I was going to in August. The green goo on the passenger side was there a little bit back in May but not nearly that bad, and it didn't look fresh at all when I cleaned if off. Is that the a/c compressor?

Everything else is new since then (last time I had both plates off the car).

[Vas]

No oil change yet, I was going to in August. The green goo on the passenger side was there a little bit back in May but not nearly that bad, and it didn't look fresh at all when I cleaned if off. Is that the a/c compressor?

Everything else is new since then (last time I had both plates off the car).

Oil pan gasket.

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[704sw]

Oil pan gasket.

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Oh boy, the one Peter didn't replace. I guess that'll give me an excuse to take care of those rusty ass power steering lines while I'm in there. And might as well look at the motor mounts, too. This just keeps getting better and better.

Any thoughts on the highlighter green goo? The drip I wiped off the sway bar with a paper towel looked like lemon-lime gatorade.

[BMWCurves]

Oh boy, the one Peter didn't replace. I guess that'll give me an excuse to take care of those rusty ass power steering lines while I'm in there. And might as well look at the motor mounts, too. This just keeps getting better and better.

Any thoughts on the highlighter green goo? The drip I wiped off the sway bar with a paper towel looked like lemon-lime gatorade.

My only guess is coolant or brake fluid. Do you know what was used? Or power steering fluid leak you mentioned, but I don't know what PS fluid is lime green.

[Sreten]

Maybe AC leak mixed with oil?

I hope it's not a rear main seal leak. Before jumping to conclusions and replacing stuff, I would take a lot of break cleaner and just clean up everything underneath, go for a short drive, put it back on the ramps and try to locate the exact source of the leak.

[az3579]

Coolant is what my money's on, though I don't know why Peter would use green coolant. Did he do the cooling system?

[704sw]

Coolant is what my money's on, though I don't know why Peter would use green coolant. Did he do the cooling system?

According to the paperwork he sure did.

[fredo]

Took the ZHP to a body shop to get a quote on respraying the hood and fenders (not the bumper). $1350. It's a reputable shop in the area, but seems high. Thoughts? Going to take it to a couple more places for multiple quotes


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The other day I went to check a ZHP for a member here, and the seller showed me an invoice for a hood respray. I think it was around $600 just for the hood. The quality was really good.

Edit: I verified with my notes the seller paid $600 for hood respray back in 2009. Paint still looked great after 8 years.

[anandoc]

According to the paperwork he sure did.

I think the leak might be from the coolant drain plug on the engine block. Maybe it needs a bit of tightening or the crush washer is toast?

Coolant is what my money's on, though I don't know why Peter would use green coolant. Did he do the cooling system?

He did the cooling system overhaul and he used BMW coolant. Its in the FS thread here:

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...-Estoril-Coupe

I think the leaked coolant (if it is a coolant leak), mixed with oil may look a bit 'greenish'?