How To Fix Leaking "A" Pillars- BMW Z3

[@PoopDogTen4]

If no one mentioned it earlier Flex Seal makes a rubber paste that is thicker than the silicon or 3M product and is nearly a perfect match that is easier to smooth out. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@MomentofZed]

Thanks for the info and for watching! Merry Christmas!

[@elliotthurston4655]

Just tried out this flex seal on my 2000 z3. Color matches perfect and shears extremely well, would highly recommend using flex seal for this purpose!

[@hollygaming2020]

Looking at an 01’ and this and the common seat bracket issue need addressing. Thank you for making this!

[@MomentofZed]

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@hollygaming2020]

@@MomentofZed how well did it hold up? Did you ever have to re-do this?

[@MomentofZed]

@@hollygaming2020 there is a part 2 to that video called "boogered it up" in the thumbnail. Check that out as well. Repair still holding 2 years later

[@bellerophon9116]

If you haven't already, showing options to repair the interior door pulls that seem to break might be a good idea🤷‍♂️

[@MomentofZed]

Thanks! I've been lucky on that so far, but many haven't. I've heard they are expensive.

[@bellerophon9116]

@@MomentofZed I just looked it up. The door pulls are just under $800.00 depending on the source. Apparently, the integrated plastic mounting points snap. I saw one youtuber trying to fix it with a combination of JB weld and photo-reactive glue.

[@idahoflyfishingadventures5244]

I've got a 98 Atlanta blue 1.9 almost exactly like yours, other than I have a matching removable hard top. You have the second most beautiful car on the planet.

[@MomentofZed]

I'll take second! May do the hard top someday; we'll see how rainy season here goes! Thanks for watching!

[@walterreil4001]

Many thanks for having a KZbin channel devoted to the BMW Z3. I have a '97 1.9 5-speed and am always interested in pointers for Z3 owners.

[@AJ-nf9fz]

I am 73 and 8 months ago I purchased a 97 Z3 1.9l manual transmission and I just love it. I will keep it for a couple more years at least.

[@walterreil4001]

@@AJ-nf9fz I am 69 and got my Z in 2019, having 39,000 miles. I love driving it. It is a casual driver.

[@MomentofZed]

AJ- Didn't see your comment at first- thanks for watching!

[@melisfre]

Thanks!! I fixed my leaks!!!

[@MomentofZed]

@@melisfre glad to help ! Thanks for watching!

[@nathanbringman9256]

Thanks for this channel! i just bought a z3 as my first manual car and this channel has been a lot of fun/help!

[@MomentofZed]

Glad you like it and thank you for watching! Congrats on the Z3! Think you'll love it- what year/color/engine?

[@nathanbringman9256]

@@MomentofZed I have a '98 Dark green 1.9L, and i sure have been loving it

[@MomentofZed]

@@nathanbringman9256 Man, I love that dark green- BMW had the best color palette in the late 90s.

[@williamoftexas1489]

I cut a piece of bicycle tube and used silicone to affix it to the plug. works like magic

[@MomentofZed]

Funny you should say- on my way after work to get a bike tube and film part 2- can't stand the way it looks. Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@bernadettepetrick4279]

Congrats on reaching your milestone and keep the amusing and informative videos coming.

[@MomentofZed]

Thanks! See you soon!

[@tonye2695]

Mines leaking from the same place, thank you for the fix.

[@MomentofZed]

My pleasure! I think this ended up being a "what not to do video" more than anything. If you've got a big gap like mine, I wouldn't use the runny silicone. I may end up putting a rubber patch on mine, right now it looks like snot. You may see that next week.

[@chrispy350]

Nicely done!!

[@MomentofZed]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@angusmckenzie8465]

Good informative video as before this I was in the dark👍

[@MomentofZed]

Glad to help! Make sure to check out part when you can. Thanks for watching!

[@MrRixsy]

You put a q tip in the drain hole. Which direction does it go? Down the a post or across the top of the wind screen? I tried pushing something down the hold but it doesn’t seem to go more than a couple of inches? Should it go further?

[@MomentofZed]

Down the post if I remember correctly. I did it to make sure I didn't leak any sealant in there.

[@gestoz4190]

Nice video! This helps me. Thanks a lot.

[@MomentofZed]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@MomentofZed]

Check out the "re-do" as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJizhHeAicSNpaM

[@melisfre]

Hey Hope you are well! My 2000 bmw z3 (Firecracker) has consistently gotten 300+ miles/tank. The last 2 tanks it has dropped to just over 200/tank. Any suggestions as to what is happening? The only light on is the passenger airbag light. Keeping oil checked regularly and when I checked the tires yesterday they were at 32 (recommended is 32) Thoughts?

[@MomentofZed]

@melisfre sorry busy week, was going to look into that. I assume the tank isn't leaking. Have you put a reader on it to see if its running rich? My other thought is your gauge is reading wrong. Unless you're taking it full to fumes based on the gas pumps readings.

[@melisfre]

I have consistently gotten 300+ per tank on my 2000 z3. Suddenly the past 2 fillups I’ve gotten just over 200. Any idea why this would happen? I checked my air filter and it looks pretty good.

[@MomentofZed]

@melisfre gonna have to look into that, nothing is coming to mind.

[@SIEVECN]

Hi - I'm from Kent England. my Zed 3 is the rare Pistachio with Lotus White sport seats. M54B22 with 60K miles. I love anything Zed so this channel is now a must! No leaks on the replaced roof but lots of vids to catch up here. Thanks for what you're doing!

[@MomentofZed]

Thank you and please send an email with pics and details so I can feature your car in an upcoming video! [e-mail]

[@gairnmclennan5876]

Good one a z3 channel! 😊

[@MomentofZed]

Thanks for watching!

[@vincecloudchaser2486]

Hey man, I love your content keep it up!!!

[@MomentofZed]

Thank you, appreciate your time!

[@faberrr]

Thank you so much !!

[@MomentofZed]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@string2155]

rubber ducky you’re the one!

[@MomentofZed]

You make drive time lots of fun...

[@jamesrwful]

My Z3 leaking by the top of the passenger window. Whats the fix for that?

[@MomentofZed]

Mine does too. What I can see is similar to the video; light entering, but this time between two segments of the rubber seal across the top of the passenger window. Check those "joints" and if you see light coming through, you have the same issue I do. My plan is to do the same thing I did in the latest video (an update to the one you commented on). That is, fashion two very small inner tube patches, one for each seal, held on with silicone. If you haven't seen the update, check out the video I posted on 5/2. Thanks for watching and subbing!

[@boabie1463]

Richard James your door isn’t closing enough. Use a Torx end tool to reset the door latch panel inwards and tighten like a bitch

[@markparrish4011]

Love your work keep them coming nice lookin zed you have 👍

[@MomentofZed]

Mark, thank you and thank you for watching! Appreciate your time!

[@FromKittyHell]

Why not test it in the video to show the audience how impactful the silicone was? Would be easy.

[@MomentofZed]

I was young and inexperienced back then 😀

[@FromKittyHell]

@@MomentofZed Haha fair enough! Did it sort the leak?

[@MomentofZed]

@FromKittyHell it did, still holds today. Check out my video where I made it prettier. Thumbnail says "Boogered it up"

[@slimsqde7397]

if you got the non flowable version of this it wouldve fixed your runny issues.

[@folst.3331]

3 months after at 500

[@MomentofZed]

Slowly but surely...