Roof - Kapput

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ronk

Lifer
 Durham
I put the roof down this morning and it went down very slowly - just glitch? so up it went again, albeit very slowly. Down again - even slower this time - and there its stayed. The motor runs so probably the hydraulic pump? I'm guessing, as there a more qualified folk here to make a better judgement than me!

Fortunately Ive got a BMW warranty so hopefully it's covered. (£100 Excess) The real downside is that they cannot take the car 'til 9th May - two bank holidays and some weddng or other!

I just hope that summer does not happen over the next three weeks!
 
Sounds like the pump, yes.

Summer has been moved each year to April / early May.

At least you will have a roof again for the rainy season ... :)
 
Never mind eh? As long as it gets fixed!

Although only 40k on the clock, its got to that age when things break down with age, a bit like me really!

Is the pump and the motor a combined unit do you know? It would be ok if I got the whole mech replaced whilst the ragtop is off! :D

PS No smug comments from the tintops either! :lol:
 
On the roof problem- today i noticed a little tear in the roof fabric on the inside. What do i do? advice please.
 
chetalien said:
On the roof problem- today i noticed a little tear in the roof fabric on the inside. What do i do? advice please.
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You start your own thread not hijack this one
 
AlanJ said:
cj10jeeper said:
chetalien said:
On the roof problem- today i noticed a little tear in the roof fabric on the inside. What do i do? advice please.
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You start your own thread not hijack this one
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A bit harsh....... :thumbsdown:
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You could sew it with your own thread.... :D
 
OK - harsh, intended to be read tongue in cheek and no offence meant, but fact is that it's better to start a thread for a totally different subject and get relevant comment and opinion based upon readers with an interest and viewing based upon an appropriate header
 
pvr said:
Pump / Motor is a single part to answer that question...
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Thanks for the info.

I gather that the new unit will be the updated and properly sealed unit. Thats one less thing to worry about. :thumbsup:

I bought a BMW warranty last year and thought it was money down the drain. I did the same this year and I'm glad I did now!

Its like all insurances I suppose!
 
cj10jeeper said:
chetalien said:
On the roof problem- today i noticed a little tear in the roof fabric on the inside. What do i do? advice please.
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You start your own thread not hijack this one
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Jeeeeeeeezzzz c10jeeper you r creeping me. Hands off mate. If you r having a bad time dont show it on me. not necessary to be rude. Sorry I asked the wrong question but hey we are all in here to talk about out cars and enjoy. You are a headmaster/headmistress are u? :?
 
Just had a call from the main dealer - Its the Hydro unit! so as pvr says, I will get the whole assy replaced - That warranty at £425 was not a bad buy this year!

The guy on the desk was unsure if it needed re programming after fitting but says if it does, they will see if they can do a roof open amd close from the key! March 04 so he's unsure if its an option.

Now the roof is fixed the weather will change :thumbsdown:

The delay has been three very short weeks and the garages roof bod being on leave. Never mind, I'll not have to wash the car! :thumbsup:
 
What did I say about the weather changing?

Three weeks of sunshine, the roof out of action then I collected the car, they had washed it, vacuumed it ready for collection.

Roof down and off went! Half way home the heavens opened! Just as well the roof worked!
 
When I had my roof changed, the whole thing, frame, rag top, motor, etc...Frame broke and top needed to be replaced anyway. I had an upholsterer do it and we didn't need any key programming. Worked just fine afterwards.
 
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