Z4 Roof Motor Replacement

goldbcfc said:
Tempted to have a crack at this on my own z4 as the pump was new last year fitted by last owner at £600+. Can I gain access to the pump from the boot or from inside the car behind the seats by removing the plastic tray that the roof sits on when folded?
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Yes. You only need to raise the left hand side, no need to take the tray out (although it would probably make access a bit easier)
 
Another happy Ross customer - well worth the money for the peace of mind (and the £500 to replace a fubared motor).
 

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Coming from me having 3 series the last 10yrs I feel having a Z4 now its built on the real cheap probably to save weight on parts etc but it does seem a very less expensive built luxury model bmw for sure. Full of brittle plastic or rotten parts
 
goldbcfc said:
Coming from me having 3 series the last 10yrs I feel having a Z4 now its built on the real cheap probably to save weight on parts etc but it does seem a very less expensive built luxury model bmw for sure. Full of brittle plastic or rotten parts
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But bags more character and smile factor.
 
thomasclements said:
Hi bowser,

New to this forum and I need my roof motor replacing.

Can you please get intouch.

Thanks,

tom.
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Before you buy new one, worth taking old one out and clean inside out, there's at big change it will work again. Two contacts are on the bottom that can easy corrode if left in watter. Happy to help if you close to Gatwick.
 
Hi Bowser134,

Hope you're well bud.

I bought my Z4 a few months back but now the motor has possibly gone and doesnt go down, just unlatches.

I tried PMing you but as I'm fairly new so it wont let me so could you please message me to discuss this amazing repair service you offer :)

Cheers
Pri
 
Thanks to BMW's poor design work, it is a matter of WHEN, not IF the motor fails. The motor died on my car in early July this year while I was away overnight an hour from home with the roof down. Fortunately the weather was fine for the trip home, and later to the BMW dealer a little over an hour away. What was not fine was the cost, as the red Bowden Cable was also seized and inoperative. Total repair cost was CAD 2530.21
David
 
brightonbimmer said:
Thanks to BMW's poor design work, it is a matter of WHEN, not IF the motor fails. The motor died on my car in early July this year while I was away overnight an hour from home with the roof down. Fortunately the weather was fine for the trip home, and later to the BMW dealer a little over an hour away. What was not fine was the cost, as the red Bowden Cable was also seized and inoperative. Total repair cost was CAD 2530.21
David
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ouch! thats a lot, why did you not use one of the Guy's on the forum, you would have had more than half that in your pocket
 
Heya, I can't seem to contact you via the contact button Bowser- what's the best way to get in touch? I have this problem with my car and every garage says it's a fortune....!
 
Jessicat28 said:
Heya, I can't seem to contact you via the contact button Bowser- what's the best way to get in touch? I have this problem with my car and every garage says it's a fortune....!
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Welcome to the forum first of all.
As ur new you won't be able to contact him directly. dems de rools.
Bowser will contact you in due course I presume but in the meantime it would be nice and in keeping with forum protocol for you to introduce yourself and zed....
 
Jessicat28 said:
Heya, I can't seem to contact you via the contact button Bowser- what's the best way to get in touch? I have this problem with my car and every garage says it's a fortune....!
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Have sent you a message Jessica. I am BMW trained and can repair your roof for you :)
 
Hey Bowser, I believe my roof motor has packed. Im near Dartford, Kent so not too far from hampshire .What days are you free, how long is it to fit and whats your post code? Also, is the special xmas/new year offer still on? :D
 
Johnr32 said:
Hey Bowser, I believe my roof motor has packed. Im near Dartford, Kent so not too far from hampshire .What days are you free, how long is it to fit and whats your post code? Also, is the special xmas/new year offer still on? :D
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Sent you a message :)
 
Just had my roof motor revived and relocated today by Ross (bowsie) as the motor was in pretty good health.

A very efficient guy who knows what he is doing, had my motor out and fixed in less than an hr. A really nice guy and would highly recommend him if anyone needs their motor doing.
 
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