just bought a '96 sexy z3. but the trunk's always soaked. what's going on?!  |
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Quote: just bought a '96 sexy z3. but the trunk's always soaked. what's going on?! | a common culprit is the gasket around the third center mounted brake light
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Quote: | a common culprit is the gasket around the third center mounted brake light | hmmm....sorry i'm a bit of a novice (downright mechanical idiot), but i love my beamer and wouldn't mind some very patient coaching on how to deal with her. is there a way i can get a manual of some sort to figure out where the heck this "gasket" is?
thanks a trillion! ac
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Quote: hmmm....sorry i'm a bit of a novice (downright mechanical idiot), but i love my beamer and wouldn't mind some very patient coaching on how to deal with her. is there a way i can get a manual of some sort to figure out where the heck this "gasket" is?
thanks a trillion! ac | Get a manual from Bentley Publishers, your 96 can use the original 96-98 manual. Here is a scan from the manual, sorry no part number, but at least this should get you started on taking a look at the brake light area to see if there is any damage, corrosion or leaks.

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Quote: Get a manual from Bentley Publishers, your 96 can use the original 96-98 manual. Here is a scan from the manual, sorry no part number, but at least this should get you started on taking a look at the brake light area to see if there is any damage, corrosion or leaks.
| Fantastic! Ordered the manual from amazon and will look into my trunk! Thanks!!!! AC
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