Full Engine Service & Front Sidelight Unit Replacement - 1999 BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster (E36)

In this video carry out a full engine service on my 1999 BMW Z3 2.8 Roaster E36 in Arctic silver, fitted with the straight 6 (6 cylinder) petrol (gasoline) M52 engine (M52B28) and mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.
I replace the engine oil and filter, sump plug and washer, spark plugs, air filter element, fuel filter cartridge, fuel pipes and jubilee clips.
I identify an unknown and non-standard wire running from the front of the car to the speed sensor on the differential - this will be subject to further investigation to understand why this wire is routed this way and what purpose it is serving. It will be returned to original routing, even if this involves removing seats/carpet/interior to access wiring looms.
Parts used:
Oil - Quantum Synta (Volkswagen) 5W40 fully synthetic (BMW Longlife-98)
Oil Filter - Mahle OX154/1D
Sump Plug - BMW part number 11137535106
Washer - BMW part number 07119963151
Spark Plugs - NGK BKR6EK
Air Filter - Bosch S3004
Fuel Filter - Bosch F5905
Fuel Hose - Halfords 8x13 (mm)
Clips - BMW part number 07129952104
Front Sidelight - BMW part number 63148400410
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Disclaimer - Please be advised that my videos are not instructional and are merely footage of me, with many years of motor trade experience, carrying out vehicle repairs and maintenance. Please conduct your own research, ensure you have the correct tools/necessary expertise and undertake your own due diligence before carrying out vehicle repairs. If in doubt, entrust an automotive technician / car mechanic.

[@letshavaluc]

Never done a self-service before, but I quite fancy it after watching that - top stuff

[@PB200559]

Great quality work, loving your attention to detail, my kind of philosophy. Nicely videoed too. I have same car, same year (hella red with 99k on the clock - Had it a couple of months now and improving it too)

[@autoknight747]

@@PB200559 Thank you very much! These are great cars and beautifully designed. I hope you continue to enjoy the videos. There are many more planned - when it finally stops raining.

[@mitrepoocify]

Excellent video! those nut "thingies" are known to me as spire nuts (that's what Ford calls them)😀

[@autoknight747]

Ah yes, I remember now. I haven’t heard that description in about 20 years! I now have my replacements from the BMW dealer

[@Quickblood1]

Dunno why I watched all that, I don't have a Z3 and no plans to purchase one. I just seem to watch a lot of your incredibly well made content, that being said I sorta want one now I know how to service it.😅

[@autoknight747]

Thank you - it’s really appreciated! Z3 is a beautiful machine.

[@michaelglynn2638]

Takes a lot of oil! Another job well done though. Don't realise how heavy ones head is until you're working under the car. 😁

[@melietiskabos3641]

Hello auto knight I have smart 450 with this problem:the lights from handbrake and ABS and ESP is on constantly As result it does not pick up the gears. The stop lights come on I changed the blue switch What to do?

[@autoknight747]

It is very difficult to diagnose a fault without the car being here. These cars are very old now and it could be many things such as a wiring or SAM/ZEE issue, clutch actuator, gear selector motor, actual clutch failure. It would need full diagnosis.

[@melietiskabos3641]

Auto knight thanks I wiil take it to a diagnostic good luck