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Post by enuff_zed » Mon Aug 16, 2021 2:14 pm

RobbiZ4 wrote: Mon Aug 16, 2021 1:59 pm issues will happen unplanned and will be managed by Murphy.
Great quote! :D :thumbsup:
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Post by RobbiZ4 » Mon Aug 16, 2021 2:18 pm

Pondrew wrote: Mon Aug 16, 2021 2:10 pm
enuff_zed wrote: Mon Aug 16, 2021 1:53 pm That's a great idea. Get a few together who need help,
It would need to be renamed 'Bongfest'. :D
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Post by enuff_zed » Mon Aug 16, 2021 2:21 pm

Would be great to watch though:
Mike head down in an E85 with nothing to see but a big sweaty ass, whilst Robbi stands to one side, neat, tidy and looking cool, with his electrical box of tricks, directing mere minions to change microswitches. :rofl:
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Post by RobbiZ4 » Mon Aug 16, 2021 2:36 pm

enuff_zed wrote: Mon Aug 16, 2021 2:21 pm ..., directing mere minions to change microswitches. :rofl:
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Post by Pondrew » Mon Aug 16, 2021 2:42 pm

enuff_zed wrote: Mon Aug 16, 2021 2:21 pm Would be great to watch though:
I can see the advertising now:
"All the way from Germany, come and meet 'Robbi The Roof Healer' only at Zedfest 2022"
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

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Post by Burbo » Mon Aug 16, 2021 2:51 pm

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Keen to stay on top of roof maintenance, as RobbieZ4 suggests, already fitted new battery and salmon relays. Would like to change micro switches but would really like and need an idiots guide on how to do this and can’t seem to find one! If one has been posted could someone please point me in the right direction, feel like I’ve been searching for days! Many thanks.

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Post by Pondrew » Mon Aug 16, 2021 3:00 pm

Hi Burbo, and welcome. Try this thread. Most stuff is there and there is also a link in the thread to another which between them give all the details and step-by-step instructions. The part numbers for the switches (in the UK) are there too. :thumbsup:
Also, if you want to buy the switches, Soper's of Lincoln (BMW dealer) give a small discount for forum members.HTH

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Post by enuff_zed » Mon Aug 16, 2021 3:01 pm

RobbiZ4 wrote: Mon Aug 16, 2021 2:36 pm
enuff_zed wrote: Mon Aug 16, 2021 2:21 pm ..., directing mere minions to change microswitches. :rofl:
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It's me and my minions. :rofl:
Just checking, is that you on the left? :D
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Post by Smartbear » Mon Aug 16, 2021 5:59 pm

Pondrew wrote: Mon Aug 16, 2021 2:10 pm
enuff_zed wrote: Mon Aug 16, 2021 1:53 pm That's a great idea. Get a few together who need help,
It would need to be renamed 'Bongfest'. :D
Are you sure that’s legal? :wink:
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Post by RobbiZ4 » Mon Aug 16, 2021 6:39 pm

enuff_zed wrote: Mon Aug 16, 2021 3:01 pm
RobbiZ4 wrote: Mon Aug 16, 2021 2:36 pm
enuff_zed wrote: Mon Aug 16, 2021 2:21 pm ..., directing mere minions to change microswitches. :rofl:
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Post by step_change » Tue Aug 17, 2021 9:22 am

Is there a list of links to Robbie's preventative maintenance tips and how to perform them?
1. Salmon relays > OK this is straightforward enough.
2. Microswitches
3. Wiring loom and hoses

Would be good Robbie if you could create a post on this buddy and he mods make it a sticky.
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Post by RobbiZ4 » Tue Aug 17, 2021 9:39 am

step_change wrote: Tue Aug 17, 2021 9:22 am Is there a list of links to Robbie's preventative maintenance tips and how to perform them?
Yes, there is - just some posts back in this thread:
viewtopic.php?p=1861022#p1861022

And of course this one:
https://www.zroadster.com/forum/threads ... ns.133084/
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Post by peng » Tue Aug 17, 2021 10:47 pm

RobbiZ4 wrote: Mon Aug 16, 2021 1:44 pm
But to bring this discussion to the point:
We indeed have to do some maintenance on the roof, same as for the brakes
=>

1) replace the 2 MS coupling lock every decade
2) replace the 2 salmon relays once or better twice a decade
3) check the water level BELOW and the corrosion status of the bottom of the hydraulic pump once a year or, if there is no garage, after every very heavy rain
4) finally, think about a replacement of the hydraulic loom every decade :cry:

These 4 simple(sik) steps will avoid hardly any trouble regarding the retractable hardtop of our E89. :thumbsup:
This sounds like something I'd love to do (had to sell my e46 cabrio once I kept having roof issues, so I'm motivated!)

So I think I can do 3, I have already done 2...but frankly, (not being a native english speaker) I haven't got the foggiest idea what a 'hydraulic loom' is, or where to find the '2 MS coupling lock'

Can someone guide me to understand what -exactly- I need to do (and where to find) points 1 and 4?

edit.. so I read viewtopic.php?f=45&t=129556 that should get me on my way for point 1...
still unsure what a 'loom' is...?
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Post by Smartbear » Tue Aug 17, 2021 11:00 pm

Pondrew wrote: Mon Aug 16, 2021 3:00 pm Hi Burbo, and welcome. Try this thread. Most stuff is there and there is also a link in the thread to another which between them give all the details and step-by-step instructions. The part numbers for the switches (in the UK) are there too. :thumbsup:
Also, if you want to buy the switches, Soper's of Lincoln (BMW dealer) give a small discount for forum members.HTH

viewtopic.php?f=45&t=129556
Part 2 :thumbsup:
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Post by Smartbear » Tue Aug 17, 2021 11:01 pm

peng wrote: Tue Aug 17, 2021 10:47 pm
RobbiZ4 wrote: Mon Aug 16, 2021 1:44 pm
But to bring this discussion to the point:
We indeed have to do some maintenance on the roof, same as for the brakes
=>

1) replace the 2 MS coupling lock every decade
2) replace the 2 salmon relays once or better twice a decade
3) check the water level BELOW and the corrosion status of the bottom of the hydraulic pump once a year or, if there is no garage, after every very heavy rain
4) finally, think about a replacement of the hydraulic loom every decade :cry:

These 4 simple(sik) steps will avoid hardly any trouble regarding the retractable hardtop of our E89. :thumbsup:
This sounds like something I'd love to do (had to sell my e46 cabrio once I kept having roof issues, so I'm motivated!)

So I think I can do 3, I have already done 2...but frankly, (not being a native english speaker) I haven't got the foggiest idea what a 'hydraulic loom' is, or where to find the '2 MS coupling lock'

Can someone guide me to understand what -exactly- I need to do (and where to find) points 1 and 4?

edit.. so I read viewtopic.php?f=45&t=129556 that should get me on my way...
still unsure what a 'loom' is...?
Part 4 :thumbsup:
viewtopic.php?f=46&t=122363
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