Z3 hydraulic fluid leak

jimcwestie

jimcwestie

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Scottish Zeds
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Oct 22, 2016
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51
Model of Z
Z4 E89
I have just topped up the hydraulic fluid on my z3 as the folding roof stopped functioning. I have checked the pump and the hoses in the boot and not found a leak. It is now operating properly once I refilled. Is there any areas I should check for leaks in particular? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks
 

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colb

colb

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British Zeds
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Nov 25, 2012
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178
Location
Newport, South Wales,UK
Model of Z
Z3 M43 1.8 (1999) and Z4 E85 2.0i (2007)
Pipe connections on the lifting ram, they corrode and develop leaks
Diagram here

RealOEM.com - Online BMW Parts Catalog

BMW parts Z3 E36 Z3 1.9 Electro-hydraulic folding top parts
www.realoem.com
ooops just noticed you have an E89 will have a look for that model
 
Pond

Pond

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British Zeds
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Dec 26, 2016
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144
Location
Spaldingski, Lincs
Model of Z
Z3 project
Lucky you now have a Z3, as the roof mechanism is much, much, much simpler than on an E89.
Just two short hoses, a single ram and a small pump. Only four connections that could possibly leak (as well as the ram itself I suppose)
 
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