Relocation of roof motor E85 and refurb near Norfolk uk

Newfiebob · Post by **Newfiebob** » Sat May 19, 2018 9:31 pm

Hi I have just purchased 2007 2.0 sport and usual roof issues unclips fine. It doesn't go any further. Been quoted between £120-150 to get done but requires a 400 mile round trip. Anyone who is within striking distance of deepest Norfolk able to do and give me a price I cannot refuse. The Z4 was laid up for several months and not used so I imagine water is the issue.

Crazy Harry · Post by **Crazy Harry** » Sun May 20, 2018 8:46 am

Your going to travel to get it done.

A group of us had Mike (ducklakeview) come over for a day try searching 'Cambridge roof day'. Members will relocate cheaper than the price you've been quoted. There are five or so members who will do this Kent; Hampshire; Bristol may be nearest to us. Also Liverpool and Durham. Make it a good day out - the move only takes about half an hour or go visit some relations for a weekend.

Or see if you can get your own group together - there was another forum member from Norwich asking a couple of weeks back

... and by the way - welcome to the forum. Why not post in the newbie section with some photos

jock156 · Post by **jock156** » Sun May 20, 2018 9:09 am

Yeah that was me who asked! I will keep you updated as I have a very good mechanic friend who I've asked to do it for me and his brother has a Z4 too!

Where in Norfolk are you?

Dambuster617 · Post by **Dambuster617** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:11 pm

Hi, I'm in Suffolk and need mine done too. I might travel to Camberley as there's a highly recommended repairer there.

Newfiebob · Post by **Newfiebob** » Sun May 20, 2018 6:02 pm

Thanks for the responses I live just outside fakenham so I would be interested in a rough price from jock 156 and once mot'd would be willing to travel any day as off work until 15th June.

Newfiebob · Post by **Newfiebob** » Sun May 20, 2018 6:06 pm

To Dambuster 617 do you have contact details for mechanic in Camberley as would be a consideration

Crazy Harry · Post by **Crazy Harry** » Sun May 20, 2018 7:04 pm

You've got a good start here lads. I think we had about eight or nine and Mike came over from Liverpool for the day. Another week or so and you can grow this into a good deal for all of you

jock156 · Post by **jock156** » Mon May 21, 2018 7:27 am

Harry - or anyone else for that matter - have a good link with pics of whats involved?

Just so I can print it off to show my mate so he can price up what parts he needs, which I'm gusseing its just clips and a few extra inches of pipes/ wires etc for the relocation.

TIA

Crazy Harry · Post by **Crazy Harry** » Mon May 21, 2018 7:49 am

In most cases its not the parts its access from inside the boot without removing the roof. As I understand the difficulty is removing the cable ties that hold the electrics and hydraulics (unseen) without damaging them -the whole assembly can then be swung into the boot. Most peoples motors are already wet (it sits in a plastic bucket which collects water if the drain is blocked) but still works. Some have to be revived or the hydraulic lines are rotted through.

Loads of threads if you search 'roof motor relocation'

jock156 · Post by **jock156** » Mon May 21, 2018 8:20 am

jock156 · Post by **jock156** » Wed May 23, 2018 2:15 pm

Just a heads up! I've printed off the detailed "How to" and passed it onto my mate to have a look and see if he is up for it.

So I haven't forgotten about it!

road warrior · Post by **road warrior** » Wed May 23, 2018 2:45 pm

erm.. noob here.. just bought a z4 and thought it was manual, now i think its just buggered... how can i tell, and who can fix it ?
what does relocated mean ? oh mines a 2006 2 ltr, do thay all have leccy roofs ?

Number5 · Post by **Number5** » Wed May 23, 2018 3:24 pm

road warrior wrote: ↑Wed May 23, 2018 2:45 pm erm.. noob here.. just bought a z4 and thought it was manual, now i think its just buggered... how can i tell, and who can fix it ?
what does relocated mean ? oh mines a 2006 2 ltr, do thay all have leccy roofs ?

All UK models had electric roofs (USA didnt). Whereabouts are you based and then we can advise who is best placed to have a look at it for you?

road warrior · Post by **road warrior** » Wed May 23, 2018 4:10 pm

im burton on trent

jock156 · Post by **jock156** » Wed May 23, 2018 4:50 pm

Loads of threads if you search 'roof motor relocation'

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