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Alright, I managed to relocate my motor into the boot. Yay. Then I couldn't resurrect the old one. Boo. I installed a nice new reconditioned one today. Yay. I tried to run it and it ran out of hydraulic oil, but I expected it would need bled. No problem. I topped it up with the small bottle the motor supplier kindly gave me... then it ran out again. I've now found a nice puddle of hydraulic oil dripping down below the driver's side roof drain.
I assume this means that one of the seals at the hinge has gone? Is there any way to fix this without taking the whole f******* roof off again? Does anybody want to buy a cheap Z4m?
I assume this means that one of the seals at the hinge has gone? Is there any way to fix this without taking the whole f******* roof off again? Does anybody want to buy a cheap Z4m?
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I also have a problem with the roof rams on mine, and it’s worse since I replaced the roof motor and pump. I think if the seals are “weak” then a new pump and motor just blow oil past the old worn seals.
I have been told there is a way to change the rams without taking the whole roof out, but I can’t find any details of doing this.
Al
I have been told there is a way to change the rams without taking the whole roof out, but I can’t find any details of doing this.
Al
BMW newbie, 2003 E85 2.5 SE - but after 10 Discoveries this ought to be a walk in the park
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It could just be something as simple as a burst elbow on one of the hyrdaulic lines entering the Ram and nothing wrong with the Ram itself.Bottom wrote: ↑Tue Jul 06, 2021 4:41 pm Alright, I managed to relocate my motor into the boot. Yay. Then I couldn't resurrect the old one. Boo. I installed a nice new reconditioned one today. Yay. I tried to run it and it ran out of hydraulic oil, but I expected it would need bled. No problem. I topped it up with the small bottle the motor supplier kindly gave me... then it ran out again. I've now found a nice puddle of hydraulic oil dripping down below the driver's side roof drain.
I assume this means that one of the seals at the hinge has gone? Is there any way to fix this without taking the whole f******* roof off again? Does anybody want to buy a cheap Z4m?
Where are you based geographically?
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Roof Motor Relocations (Bristol)
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Previous Zs
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Roof Motor Relocations (Bristol)
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About as far from you as possible. The West Highlands.
Fancy a cheap holiday?
Fancy a cheap holiday?
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Mmmm, Thats a fair trek then !
I'm not sure if we've any roof Gurus in Scotland. Durham Dave in Cumbria is probably nearest !
Alpina Roadster #307
Porsche Boxster GTS
Previous Zs
Stratus E86
G29 30i
1x Imola Z4MR
Alpina #019
10x E85 Se/Si Roadsters
2x E89's
Roof Motor Relocations (Bristol)
Porsche Boxster GTS
Previous Zs
Stratus E86
G29 30i
1x Imola Z4MR
Alpina #019
10x E85 Se/Si Roadsters
2x E89's
Roof Motor Relocations (Bristol)
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I had this when I relocated my motor, turned out I pinched one of the hydraulic lines. I videoed in the cavity while opening the roof…. Was an easy fix luckily
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I'll get a camera on it later on then, let's hope I get lucky. Have my doubts though! The damn thing has fought me every step of the way doing this job...
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I was the same with mine… I put a wee socket in the micro switch and videoed from boot using remote to open roof. Hope it’s just the same hose that went on mine…
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Well, I should have done this first, but with some great help from forum member Number5, I swapped the pipes and spade connectors over - yes you know what’s coming next, the roof then goes down fast and comes up really slowly, so it’s a port pressure issue on the new pump I brought less than two weeks ago. It came with 12 months warranty but they don’t have any in stock now !!
I guess I didn’t expect this from a “new” motor/pump.
At least it’s proved it’s not a ram issue, phew!
Just need to get a replacement pump from the folks I brought this one off and hope that does indeed fix it.
Al
I guess I didn’t expect this from a “new” motor/pump.
At least it’s proved it’s not a ram issue, phew!
Just need to get a replacement pump from the folks I brought this one off and hope that does indeed fix it.
Al
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Sadly mine seems to be a ram issue. Going by the puddle of oil on the ground at the drivers side drain area
I’ve decided to live with a “manual” roof for the rest of the summer and fix it in the Autumn.
I’ve decided to live with a “manual” roof for the rest of the summer and fix it in the Autumn.