Roof motor replacement

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barrykicks

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 Oxford
Hi All

Seems like nobody can recommend an indie nearish to Oxford. Local BMW were unwilling to give me an estimate, but eventually said a straight motor replacement would be £1000+.

I'm not mechanical myself, so no chance of a DIY job, so will have to travel to wherever can do it. I've seen references to costs of about £600. Where are these indies, please

Thanks
Barry
 
Here's one at ox4 ...

http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=bmw+specialist+oxford&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari#mldd=0


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Hi Spearman

That is the Indie that I use for both the Z4 and 540, but he has never done a roof before, and suggested I try to find someone with experience of roof motor replacement.

Thanks Deka, but I was hoping to find someone a little nearer to Oxford than Telford or Durham :-)

No suggestions from anyone in the Home Counties/SouthEast/South?
 
My roof is working fine , but a there anything I can do to keep the motor in good working order. I don't think I can take it apart but if directed , I can clean or oil certain parts!? I'm just dreading on the motor failing
 
need to clean the drain holes on a regular basis.... there are some instructions in the how too section
 
If you haven't done it already, it's always a good idea to lightly lubricate all the roof joints and windscreen surround catches with a PTFE based spray.
Just put the roof half way down and get to work on the joints; anything you can do to help the load on the motor can only be a good thing.

no1beyondfan said:
My roof is working fine , but a there anything I can do to keep the motor in good working order. I don't think I can take it apart but if directed , I can clean or oil certain parts!? I'm just dreading on the motor failing
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I am getting some work done by CPCPE in Amersham, about 40 or so miles from you. Price is very reasonable and he even recommended I go on eBay for a replacement window motor as cost £20 (used but apparently rarely fail) instead of £130 new. They are busy as are one mechanic down at the moment but possibly worth a shot. Not sure if they have done roof before but you can only ask.

I will let you know how the work goes.

As a post note, I got a new Regulator for the window from Jamie at Sopers Lincoln. No online parts quote could better it and even the guys at CPCPE said it was an amazing deal. :thumbsup:
 
Thanks FAARN,
CPC looks promising. I'll give them a call tomorrow
Barry

Thanks Gary
I will try the Amersham contact first
Barry
 
No problem. Pick mine up tomorrow, been happy so far. Looks like you got a good price on the roof fix too.
 
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