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Post by bigwinn » Mon Aug 23, 2021 1:55 pm

Z450 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 23, 2021 1:38 pm A quick update, firstly thank you to all those who have commented and messages me to help with the roof issue!
Also thank you to Inky for sharing the above video. I have a garage very local who I know well who are happy to do the job.

I need to get a new motor in case our current one cannot be salvage. Is eBay the best place to go, or does any here have one they would be happy to sell?
Only my fourpenneth- don’t spend your money until you get the motor relocated: the majority are salvageable

If it’s not- then it’s been relocated to an easily workable place!

Totally your call but I know I was in the same mindset before getting my first relocated- it was sat in rusty sludge. It came back to life!
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Post by Toed64 » Mon Aug 23, 2021 7:16 pm

Number5 (Alan) repaired and relocated my roof pump motor on Saturday. For me, it was well worth the day out to get my car repaired properly, by someone who knows exactly what he's doing. He was able to repair the drowned motor and polish up the rusty casing so that it looks presentable. He even installed a trimmed panel in the boot to cover the motor, so that it looks standard.

I'd highly recommend this service...and all for £150! Thank you so much.
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Post by colb » Tue Aug 31, 2021 12:35 pm

I would hold off getting a replacement, get yours moved to the boot first then see if the motor is saveable, if its really bad sioaking it in diesel will free it off, dry it out and bench run it by applying 12v to it, switch the connections so it runs the opposite way and once happy that it performs ok put it back in and test the roof operation. If its duff at least it will be in the boot to make replacement a doddle. Refurbed or new motors on ebay prices vary, circa £125 upwards. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265130403462 ... %3A2334524
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Post by Vornwend » Mon Oct 04, 2021 1:42 pm

Alan (Number 5) relocated my roof motor to the boot this morning. Although it turned out to be in excellent condition (we even thought it might have been replaced at some point under warranty?) its peace of mind knowing its been done.

Alan did a highly professional a very neat job. Highly recommended! :thumbsup:
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Post by NT66 » Wed Jan 05, 2022 11:13 am

Number5 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 18, 2021 7:30 pm I know our local Dealer charge around £1000-£1200 and will only put it back in the original location
Hi Number5. The motor has gone on my Z4 roof and you seem to be the guy to speak to. Can you message me your contact details so I can get in touch please?
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Post by Roberltd2 » Wed Jan 05, 2022 2:55 pm

I read somewhere on the Forum that the same roof motor is used on the BMW Mini convertable. Quite a few available on ebay last time I looked.
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Post by Number5 » Wed Jan 05, 2022 9:17 pm

NT66 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 05, 2022 11:13 am
Number5 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 18, 2021 7:30 pm I know our local Dealer charge around £1000-£1200 and will only put it back in the original location
Hi Number5. The motor has gone on my Z4 roof and you seem to be the guy to speak to. Can you message me your contact details so I can get in touch please?
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Post by Zed8525 » Thu Jan 06, 2022 12:27 pm

Hi guys.
I am looking for someone to repair and relocate my roof motor. Anyone know someone near Cardiff. Thanks
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Post by Zed8525 » Thu Jan 06, 2022 12:29 pm

Could Number 5 message me please I am not allowed to contact you.
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Post by N4LLY » Thu Jan 06, 2022 12:31 pm

@zed8525 Make a 3rd post and you should then be able to PM Number5 :wink:
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Post by Argyll Andy » Thu Jan 06, 2022 12:32 pm

Zed8525 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 06, 2022 12:29 pm Could Number 5 message me please I am not allowed to contact you.
One more post and you can PM

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    Post by Zed8525 » Thu Jan 06, 2022 12:34 pm

    3rd post for freedom lol
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    Post by Zed8525 » Thu Jan 06, 2022 12:37 pm

    Thanks @N4LLY and @Argyll Andy. I can measage now. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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    Post by N4LLY » Thu Jan 06, 2022 12:38 pm

    Zed8525 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 06, 2022 12:37 pm Thanks @N4LLY and @Argyll Andy. I can measage now. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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    Post by NT66 » Thu Jan 06, 2022 5:07 pm

    Just want to say how helpful and honest Number5 is. Thank you! :D
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