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Post by Asbopeppers » Sat May 15, 2021 8:04 am

Hi all picked up my z4 2 days ago where the roof was working fine tried to put the down yesterday and got stuck half way down, managed to get it back up. Just wondering I here of people on here fixing them and relocating them just wondered if anyone could help me with this im in the wiltshire area. Many thanks

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Post by Ole gits rule » Sat May 15, 2021 8:45 am

Hello and welcome - if it is an e85 you need to look for Number 5 (Alan) he may be able to help, he is based in Bristol

Bowser (Ross) based in Hook may also be able to help

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Post by firebobby » Sat May 15, 2021 9:14 am

Welcome to the forum, I have messaged Alan for you
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Post by Asbopeppers » Sat May 15, 2021 9:50 am

Thank you for the quick replys

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Post by Asbopeppers » Sat May 15, 2021 9:51 am

It is an e85 many thanks

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Post by firebobby » Sat May 15, 2021 10:04 am

Asbopeppers wrote: Sat May 15, 2021 9:51 am It is an e85 many thanks
He will be in touch
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Post by Asbopeppers » Sat May 15, 2021 10:34 am

I have just got the motor out the oil is very low might try that first to make sure its not just that but what oil does it take? Thanks

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Post by Number5 » Sun May 16, 2021 8:48 pm

Hi Asbopeppers
If you need me to have a look let me know. I'm by the M4/M5 Interchange.

I've sent you my contact details via PM

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Post by Adie1000 » Thu May 20, 2021 4:42 pm

Hi Alan,
I’ve got an e85 with a suspected faulty roof motor, I’m based in Cirencester, would you be able to help?
Thanks,
Adrian

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Post by Number5 » Thu May 20, 2021 10:18 pm

Adie1000 wrote: Thu May 20, 2021 4:42 pm Hi Alan,
I’ve got an e85 with a suspected faulty roof motor, I’m based in Cirencester, would you be able to help?
Thanks,
Adrian
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Post by Bozzy » Fri Jul 29, 2022 4:25 pm

Hi Alan

I'm on Weston s Mare, are you still fixing E85 roof motors?

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Post by Bozzy » Fri Jul 29, 2022 4:26 pm

Hi Alan

I'm in Weston s Mare, are you still fixing E85 roof motors?

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Post by N4LLY » Fri Jul 29, 2022 5:47 pm

Bozzy wrote: Fri Jul 29, 2022 4:26 pm Hi Alan

I'm in Weston s Mare, are you still fixing E85 roof motors?
I am sure Alan would be happy to help. One more post count and you would be able to PM him :wink:
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Post by Bozzy » Fri Jul 29, 2022 6:54 pm

Thanks N4lly :D

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Post by Number5 » Mon Aug 01, 2022 11:03 pm

:thumbsup: PM replied to, thanks
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