Both are correct. (1) From across the pond (California). (2) The leak is from the hydraulic ram. The roof is out of the car now. Added fluid and cycled it, and reproduced the leak from the ram. The ram is built into the hinge assembly (BMW calls it the "hinge" in the parts description). Looks...
Looks like we have a leaking passenger side hinge just like the photos. Has anyone replace the hinge? It looks pretty straightforward once the top is out of the car.