My 1997 1.9 „hellrot” Z3!

[reebok97]

hi all, I just wanted to introduce myself and show off my wee z3. It’s a 1.9 (m44) manual and it is my first car. Coming up on a 80k miles soon it’s had 5 previous owners. She has some small flaws and I’m definitely going to be looking for some advice but it’s not the worst and I’m quite proud of it ! I’ve only been driving for about a month (yes my insurance is absolutely ridiculous 🥲)
I’ve already replaced my thermostat, radiator and water pump so I’m off to a good start but I need to figure out my rough idle issue first

 

[Mint]

Hi and to the forum from me in Stafford. Great first car

 

[Shelly]

 

[Nodzed]

 

[ExMX5owner]

Welcome from Australia

 

[elevensies]

howdee from Lincolnshire

 

[bmwz3tower]

hi all, I just wanted to introduce myself and show off my wee z3. It’s a 1.9 (m44) manual and it is my first car. Coming up on a 80k miles soon it’s had 5 previous owners. She has some small flaws and I’m definitely going to be looking for some advice but it’s not the worst and I’m quite proud of it ! I’ve only been driving for about a month (yes my insurance is absolutely ridiculous 🥲)
I’ve already replaced my thermostat, radiator and water pump so I’m off to a good start but I need to figure out my rough idle issue first View attachment 353867View attachment 353867

Rough idle sounds like it probably a vacuum leak.

 

[reebok97]

Rough idle sounds like it probably a vacuum leak.

Likely but I got under the car tonight and realised the rough idle is probably the least of my problems 🥲

 

[elevensies]

ahhh the sill rot out, its all do-able so dont stress out we've all been there, and at least if you have a garage to work in over winter you should be ok and ready for summer.
post more pics up of the underneath as it might not be as bad as you think.