New ROOF MOTOR install - London / South East

Nope, assuming the latch electrics are still working, it's an MX5 throwback to open and a two-man lift (one each side) or a decent shove from the back to close it.
 
z4wannabe said:
Nope, assuming the latch electrics are still working, it's an MX5 throwback to open and a two-man lift (one each side) or a decent shove from the back to close it.
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This is right - needs a warning though, that if you are closing it on your own be absolutely sure to lift the roof by the middle so that you don't twist the mechanism and feck it up. You'll have discovered it ain't a light bit of kit :D

It is possible to get the roof up from sitting in the car with the wind deflector out, but it isn't easy - I just about dislocated my shoulder doing it in traffic one day :D
 
Think it is the motor. Opening not a problem but on closing, need to 'assist' it on the initial lift.
Anyone agree or confirm?
 
daveparkinson said:
note about new motors make sure that holes are drilled where the motor sits or water one day will flood the motor again the cover or boot lets water in best to wrap it in bubble wrap or somthing water proof. i took my motor off re ferbished my self did what i have said still going strong 18months on
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Do you mean that we shoudl drill a hole in the plastic casing?
 
SteveD said:
daveparkinson said:
note about new motors make sure that holes are drilled where the motor sits or water one day will flood the motor again the cover or boot lets water in best to wrap it in bubble wrap or somthing water proof. i took my motor off re ferbished my self did what i have said still going strong 18months on
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Do you mean that we shoudl drill a hole in the plastic casing?
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I would not do this, though some have. The motor casing will only fill with water if the drain holes get blocked and the water backs up high enough to get in the top. If you drill holes at the bottom of the casing you run the risk of the casing filling up much faster / sooner if the drains get blocked.

There are holes in the car body below the motor and below the mechanism on the driver side already, but they are believed to be too small. When I had my motor replaced me of the things the garage did was drill the holes larger... Though I don't know by how much, sorry. The other thing they did was remove the rubber plugs at the bottom of the drains that sit behind the front of the rear wheel arch liner.
 
dragon said:
Think it is the motor. Opening not a problem but on closing, need to 'assist' it on the initial lift.
Anyone agree or confirm?
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Agree - unless you are tall/strong enough to reach the middle of the roof and lift it from there. I can do it, but it is hard work.
 
Bing said:
SteveD said:
daveparkinson said:
note about new motors make sure that holes are drilled where the motor sits or water one day will flood the motor again the cover or boot lets water in best to wrap it in bubble wrap or somthing water proof. i took my motor off re ferbished my self did what i have said still going strong 18months on
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Do you mean that we shoudl drill a hole in the plastic casing?
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I would not do this, though some have. The motor casing will only fill with water if the drain holes get blocked and the water backs up high enough to get in the top. If you drill holes at the bottom of the casing you run the risk of the casing filling up much faster / sooner if the drains get blocked.

There are holes in the car body below the motor and below the mechanism on the driver side already, but they are believed to be too small. When I had my motor replaced me of the things the garage did was drill the holes larger... Though I don't know by how much, sorry. The other thing they did was remove the rubber plugs at the bottom of the drains that sit behind the front of the rear wheel arch liner.
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Thanks Bing. I will check out the drain holes when I remove the hood. I removed the rubber plugs at the weekend and there did not seem to be a great deal of gunk. Have now ordered roof motor from Sopers - lets hope that is the issue.

Price today was £306.54 for motor (10% discount) and £58.42 for insulation (20% discount). Jamie said the forum discount was on a part by part basis. It was tempting to get Vines to do it for £590 but I am on gardening leave at moment so may as well have a go.
 
The indy in Swansea (Bryn Motors) in at 8 and out at 4 at what I think a bargain price compared to what I have read. :thumbsup:
 
My problem solved. New motor. The indy in Swansea (Bryn Motors) in at 8 and out at 4 at what I think a bargain price compared to what I have read. :thumbsup:
 
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