I have tried to rectify the photos but the site won't let me upload to this thread without giving a security error.
I will have to start a new thread sometime.
First time Z4 owner
- Thread starter Douglas71
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I will have to start a new thread sometime.
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- Feb 18, 2016
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- Model of Z
- Z3M Imola and Z4 (e89)
Had a good look at videos & other write ups. I think, with the photos, yours would be the easiest to follow if someone was going to attempt it themselves.
Hi and welcome from just down the road in sunny SARFEND
Morning, thanks for the info. I've actually got Bowser relocating mine this coming Sat morning.
Hi and welcome from Warwickshire.
I had my roof motor moved at Tony's place last year. There are some places that remove the entire roof to access the roof motor down behind the rear panel. However, it can be done by someone who is willing to climb into the boot and in a rather contorted position reach over the inside panel and work blind. Being left handed also helps.
I too recall someone from down the south east but can't remember where I saw that post. Prices vary - We got a bulk rate but anywhere between £120-£200 is good value. The cost to remove the whole roof is in excess of £600.
The motors tend to fail due to water causing corrosion - this can be rectified and the motor bought back to life with a little attention. Paying for a replacement is generally not needed. The other common mode of failure is the loss of fluid over time. Simply needs a top-up. If you can hear the motor running, this is likely to be the cause.
Good luck with the fix.
BTW - I'll be the first to ask - photos of your car are mandatory
We all love seeing photos of all the cars, irrespective of sate of health and condition.
I had my roof motor moved at Tony's place last year. There are some places that remove the entire roof to access the roof motor down behind the rear panel. However, it can be done by someone who is willing to climb into the boot and in a rather contorted position reach over the inside panel and work blind. Being left handed also helps.
I too recall someone from down the south east but can't remember where I saw that post. Prices vary - We got a bulk rate but anywhere between £120-£200 is good value. The cost to remove the whole roof is in excess of £600.
The motors tend to fail due to water causing corrosion - this can be rectified and the motor bought back to life with a little attention. Paying for a replacement is generally not needed. The other common mode of failure is the loss of fluid over time. Simply needs a top-up. If you can hear the motor running, this is likely to be the cause.
Good luck with the fix.
BTW - I'll be the first to ask - photos of your car are mandatory
We all love seeing photos of all the cars, irrespective of sate of health and condition.
Thanks for all the info Redline.Hi and welcome from Warwickshire.
I had my roof motor moved at Tony's place last year. There are some places that remove the entire roof to access the roof motor down behind the rear panel. However, it can be done by someone who is willing to climb into the boot and in a rather contorted position reach over the inside panel and work blind. Being left handed also helps.
I too recall someone from down the south east but can't remember where I saw that post. Prices vary - We got a bulk rate but anywhere between £120-£200 is good value. The cost to remove the whole roof is in excess of £600.
The motors tend to fail due to water causing corrosion - this can be rectified and the motor bought back to life with a little attention. Paying for a replacement is generally not needed. The other common mode of failure is the loss of fluid over time. Simply needs a top-up. If you can hear the motor running, this is likely to be the cause.
Good luck with the fix.
BTW - I'll be the first to ask - photos of your car are mandatory
We all love seeing photos of all the cars, irrespective of sate of health and condition.
Actually thanks to Tony I've got Bowser relocating mine this Sat am, for an extremely reasonable price. So looking forward to that.
Re the photos, surely no one wants to see photos of a 2ltr Z4 lol
Thanks for the info Mark,
Tony already pointed me in his direction, & he's actually relocating it this Saturday morning. I believe he is just off the M3. Looking forward to getting it done.
Peter Howard
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Hi, Bowser done mine today, £175 and moved to boot with a lovely fit, lovely guy would highly recommend.
I also used Bowser a while back. Great chap.
I did post it on another thread.
Thanks for the reply anyway.