e89 roof leak

[colinv]

Hi all,Z4 e89 this is my first time on here i hope someone can help got the dreaded hydraulic roof leak its above the drivers door does anybody on here do repairs or know anybody that can repair this thanks in advance colin.

 

[clarker63]

Hi all,Z4 e89 this is my first time on here i hope someone can help got the dreaded hydraulic roof leak its above the drivers door does anybody on here do repairs or know anybody that can repair this thanks in advance colin.

there have been some threads on here with roof fixes recently, but not sure about hydraulic issues. Probably best to state where you are in the country and somebody might know where to suggest near you.

 

[colinv]

thanks for the advice much appreciated

 

[colinv]

I am located in leicestershire

 

[clarker63]

I am located in leicestershire

looking back at previous posts...(its not easy!) here's a suggestion. try PM'ing this guy..

Dietcokeman (Brian) is the E89 roof expert and based newr Aylesbury I believe. He doesnt charge much at all Ive heard, so worth trying to contact him. I believe half the time youre paying Main Dealers over the top as some inexperienced mechanic is reading the process from the manual and with a 'repl...

 

[colinv]

nice one thanks for the info il try and get hold of him

 

[colinv]

hi all, does anybody have any advice on how to repair any help would be appreciated

 

[flybobbie]

Some have fixed hydraulic leaks with inline connectors, you need to search the internet.
This might be useful;
https://www.cabriolet-roof-hoses.com/bmw/bmw-e89-z4-roadster-hydraulic-cabriolet-roof-hoses

 

[colinv]

Thanks for the advice

 

[dr_john]

There is a BMW specialist in Loughborough not far from me:-

https://www.steveslatterycarsloughborough.co.uk/

I've not used them myself but have heard good reports, maybe worth a shout!

 

[colinv]

nice one thanks mate

 

[colinv]

Hey guys, does anybody know the inner dimension of the roof hoses?

 

[Stuartt]

Hey guys, does anybody know the inner dimension of the roof hoses?

Hi not sure you can join them successfully.
I replaced one on a 35i I had, it went to the very bottom of the drivers side rear glass and was leaking at the kink point above the drivers shoulder.

Turns out it was the longest pipe.
They are numbered at both ends so once you identify which one it is it’s fairly straightforward.

Cabriolet roof hoses are very helpful (mentioned in an above post)

It is achievable as a diy you just have to be patient.

Stuart

 

[Smartbear]

Here you go, good luck with it https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=122363
Rob

 

[colinv]

Thanks Stuart i think mine is the same leak you had so i am going to have a crack at it.

 

[colinv]

thanks smartbear to be honest if it is going to be that involved the Z will forever be just a coupe