Roof failure to Z4 2005

[Davz]

£375+ vat.....that's a bit rich! I did mine myself, cost was £4.75(tin of lubricant) it took me a couple of days, but I had all sorts of problems down to stuck pressure relief valve and a stubborn motor. If I was to do it again I reckon 1hr including sorting out the motor and valve. If that company has done a few they are really taking the mick on price. Are they fitting a new motor? They are £40 from AliExpress but there really isn't any need to replace the motor, they get so little use the rotor and brushes have barely, if any wear. A soak in diesel, squirt with wd40 or similar, light tap with a hammer to free the brushes, connect a 12v supply and it will burst into life. A fair price would be £150+ vat and no need for a motor. Why not try Durham Dave on the Z4 forum, he does them in under an hour and charges £80.

 

[Andrew Wareing]

£375+ vat.....that's a bit rich! I did mine myself, cost was £4.75(tin of lubricant) it took me a couple of days, but I had all sorts of problems down to stuck pressure relief valve and a stubborn motor. If I was to do it again I reckon 1hr including sorting out the motor and valve. If that company has done a few they are really taking the mick on price. Are they fitting a new motor? They are £40 from AliExpress but there really isn't any need to replace the motor, they get so little use the rotor and brushes have barely, if any wear. A soak in diesel, squirt with wd40 or similar, light tap with a hammer to free the brushes, connect a 12v supply and it will burst into life. A fair price would be £150+ vat and no need for a motor. Why not try Durham Dave on the Z4 forum, he does them in under an hour and charges £80.

Thanks for coming back to me. I really appreciate it. I am told the price includes a new rather than reconditioned motor. Seem to think he has done this a few times. I will contact Durham Dave. I had the roof go on my Bentley gtc and that was over £3000 to fix but it was still under warranty. I guess this is why I thought £375 plus vat was ok.Thanks again. Andrew

 

[Mint]

Hi @Andrew Wareing, to the forum from me too in Staffordshire. Sounds like you're on your way to being sorted

 

[Andrew Wareing]

Yes it looks so. Cheaper than the Bentley Roof repair! Thanks for your interest.

 

[owen kane]

£375+ vat.....that's a bit rich! I did mine myself, cost was £4.75(tin of lubricant) it took me a couple of days, but I had all sorts of problems down to stuck pressure relief valve and a stubborn motor. If I was to do it again I reckon 1hr including sorting out the motor and valve. If that company has done a few they are really taking the mick on price. Are they fitting a new motor? They are £40 from AliExpress but there really isn't any need to replace the motor, they get so little use the rotor and brushes have barely, if any wear. A soak in diesel, squirt with wd40 or similar, light tap with a hammer to free the brushes, connect a 12v supply and it will burst into life. A fair price would be £150+ vat and no need for a motor. Why not try Durham Dave on the Z4 forum, he does them in under an hour and charges £80.

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[owen kane]

£375+ vat.....that's a bit rich! I did mine myself, cost was £4.75(tin of lubricant) it took me a couple of days, but I had all sorts of problems down to stuck pressure relief valve and a stubborn motor. If I was to do it again I reckon 1hr including sorting out the motor and valve. If that company has done a few they are really taking the mick on price. Are they fitting a new motor? They are £40 from AliExpress but there really isn't any need to replace the motor, they get so little use the rotor and brushes have barely, if any wear. A soak in diesel, squirt with wd40 or similar, light tap with a hammer to free the brushes, connect a 12v supply and it will burst into life. A fair price would be £150+ vat and no need for a motor. Why not try Durham Dave on the Z4 forum, he does them in under an hour and charges £80.

hi do you have dave from durham contact details for roof repair please