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How To Fix Leaking "A" Pillars- BMW Z3
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Күн бұрынOne of the most common leaks on the BMW Z3 is the gap that forms on the top of the "A" pillar rubber seal where it meets the front edge of the main seal of the convertible top. We attempt to stop that leak today using a silicone based sealant (which I don't recommend and you'll see why).
Check out this video next!
• UPDATES and CORRECTION...
More details and cleaning up the look of the repair.
Permatex Sealant (what I used, but DON'T recommend):
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Permatex Rubber Sealant (I think I would try this first):
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3M product (this is another possibility):
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@PoopDogTen4 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info and for watching! Merry Christmas!
@elliotthurston4655 3 ай бұрын
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!
@chrispy350 2 ай бұрын
Nicely done!!
@MomentofZed 2 ай бұрын
Thanks and thanks for watching!
@hollygaming2020 11 ай бұрын
Looking at an 01’ and this and the common seat bracket issue need addressing. Thank you for making this!
@MomentofZed 11 ай бұрын
My pleasure, thanks for watching!
@hollygaming2020 11 ай бұрын
@@MomentofZed how well did it hold up? Did you ever have to re-do this?
@MomentofZed 11 ай бұрын
@@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
@idahoflyfishingadventures5244 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
I'll take second! May do the hard top someday; we'll see how rainy season here goes! Thanks for watching!
@bernadettepetrick4279 3 жыл бұрын
Congrats on reaching your milestone and keep the amusing and informative videos coming.
@MomentofZed 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! See you soon!
@walterreil4001 2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for having a KZfaq 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 2 жыл бұрын
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 2 жыл бұрын
@@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 2 жыл бұрын
AJ- Didn't see your comment at first- thanks for watching!
@gairnmclennan5876 4 ай бұрын
Good one a z3 channel! 😊
@MomentofZed 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@williamoftexas1489 3 жыл бұрын
I cut a piece of bicycle tube and used silicone to affix it to the plug. works like magic
@MomentofZed 3 жыл бұрын
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!
@nathanbringman9256 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it and thank you for watching! Congrats on the Z3! Think you'll love it- what year/color/engine?
@nathanbringman9256 3 жыл бұрын
@@MomentofZed I have a '98 Dark green 1.9L, and i sure have been loving it
@MomentofZed 3 жыл бұрын
@@nathanbringman9256 Man, I love that dark green- BMW had the best color palette in the late 90s.
@tonye2695 3 жыл бұрын
Mines leaking from the same place, thank you for the fix.
@MomentofZed 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@bellerophon9116 5 ай бұрын
If you haven't already, showing options to repair the interior door pulls that seem to break might be a good idea🤷♂️
@MomentofZed 5 ай бұрын
Thanks! I've been lucky on that so far, but many haven't. I've heard they are expensive.
@bellerophon9116 5 ай бұрын
@@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.
@angusmckenzie8465 7 ай бұрын
Good informative video as before this I was in the dark👍
@MomentofZed 7 ай бұрын
Glad to help! Make sure to check out part when you can. Thanks for watching!
@gestoz4190 Жыл бұрын
Nice video! This helps me. Thanks a lot.
@MomentofZed Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
@MomentofZed Жыл бұрын
Check out the "re-do" as well: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jM2Ahqd7ucW-n3U.html
@vincecloudchaser2486 3 жыл бұрын
Hey man, I love your content keep it up!!!
@MomentofZed 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, appreciate your time!
@faberrr 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much !!
@MomentofZed 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
@SIEVECN 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you and please send an email with pics and details so I can feature your car in an upcoming video! momentofzed@gmail.com
@MrRixsy 3 ай бұрын
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 3 ай бұрын
Down the post if I remember correctly. I did it to make sure I didn't leak any sealant in there.
@markparrish4011 3 жыл бұрын
Love your work keep them coming nice lookin zed you have 👍
@MomentofZed 3 жыл бұрын
Mark, thank you and thank you for watching! Appreciate your time!
@projman2155 11 ай бұрын
rubber ducky you’re the one!
@MomentofZed 11 ай бұрын
You make drive time lots of fun...
@FromKittyHell 5 ай бұрын
Why not test it in the video to show the audience how impactful the silicone was? Would be easy.
@MomentofZed 5 ай бұрын
I was young and inexperienced back then 😀
@FromKittyHell 5 ай бұрын
@@MomentofZed Haha fair enough! Did it sort the leak?
@MomentofZed 5 ай бұрын
@FromKittyHell it did, still holds today. Check out my video where I made it prettier. Thumbnail says "Boogered it up"
@jamesrwful 3 жыл бұрын
My Z3 leaking by the top of the passenger window. Whats the fix for that?
@MomentofZed 3 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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
@folst.3331 3 жыл бұрын
3 months after at 500
@MomentofZed 3 жыл бұрын
Slowly but surely...
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