Roof Leaking Hydraulic Fluid

It *will* fail eventually, as mine did in February. I've got mine booked in to BMW this week for a whole new harness to be fitted, at a cost of approx. £1400.

I've tried approaching specialists but they're not really interested, mainly through lack of experience of doing E89 roofs. :headbang:
 
I can repair that, fraction of the cost, using new stainless braided hoses rather than the crap thermoplastic from BMW which fail due to repeated bending.

Mike
 
garethrw said:
Hi Cardiff here - few local companies say they have done the repair. Was yours leaking both sides like mine?
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No, mine’s only gone on the drivers side..
 
Ducklakeview said:
I can repair that, fraction of the cost, using new stainless braided hoses rather than the crap thermoplastic from BMW which fail due to repeated bending.

Mike
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I’m pleased you’ve posted that as I’m deliberating about buying a £600 warranty next year!
I guess I would get change out of that £600 ?
Ps I’m nor asking for a quote or to hold you to even an estimate,
 
ronk said:
Ducklakeview said:
I can repair that, fraction of the cost, using new stainless braided hoses rather than the crap thermoplastic from BMW which fail due to repeated bending.

Mike
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I’m pleased you’ve posted that as I’m deliberating about buying a £600 warranty next year!
I guess I would get change out of that £600 ?
Ps I’m nor asking for a quote or to hold you to even an estimate,
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For even the most awkward hose replacement (23 & 24) yes...

Mike
 
Hi There

Two of the Ram Cylinders on my Z4 roof are leaving hydraulic fluid. There's no fault code on the motor (so that seems OK) but it looks like the two middle Ram Cylinders either side need replacing.

Has anyone had experience of this - been quote £450 per cylinder just for the part. Can they be repaired?
 
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