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03-27-2011, 06:52 PM | #23 |
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03-18-2012, 04:58 PM | #26 |
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{Bump} because I was feeling daring today. Yep, had the car less than a week and already tearing it (& myself) up! Holy Bend-it-Like Beckham Batman! Gonna need some Motrin tonight. But I got it out. I think my biggest concern right now for reassembly is the hoop and weather seal. Thanks Shipkiller for the most excellent write-up. On to part two....
Or not. The damn motor is dry! Sure, the outer case is a little dirty with some evidence of water but the foam is dry, there's no rust on the motor, power to it and sounds "healthy" (though actuators don't move). PM'd SK to see if any other suggestions on how to test motor. FML everything else seemed to check ok so should've been the motor. Too bad there's no other way to check it physically out w/o having to go thru this to get it. ![]() ![]() Last edited by RecycledTeen; 03-18-2012 at 08:28 PM.. |
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03-18-2012, 07:31 PM | #27 |
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Dave,
I had a similar thing happen with mine. ended up I had a bad crush washer and had lost my hydralic fluid out of the system. Can you see fluid in the resivor? |
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03-18-2012, 07:36 PM | #28 |
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The repair kit has new washers I think: P/N: 54347114081
Extra fluid: P/N: 54340394395 http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...13&hg=54&fg=10 |
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03-18-2012, 08:21 PM | #29 |
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Looked to me like there was NO fluid in there, so I took the reservoir off and found a little (certainly not half). There's a little marker line that may be for level (?) but it's even below the bottom of that.
So replace or rebuild? $ vs. $$$ Decision, decisions ![]() Considering it's nine years old, it "may" have lost fluid, and it doesn't work like it's supposed to, guess R&R would be the best route. Thanks for the feedback (and part no. refs) {Hmmm, guess this stuff should've been posted on the "Part Two" thread...} {edit} CAUSE: leaking RH actuator (documented HERE). R&R. Fixed! Last edited by RecycledTeen; 04-08-2012 at 08:54 AM.. |
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11-10-2014, 09:37 AM | #30 |
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Shipkiller- would it be possible for you to send me the document that actually contains the pictures for both the soft top removal and hydraulic motor replacement? About to have to do the same on a 2003 Z4. Thanks so much for documenting all of this!
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11-10-2014, 10:07 AM | #31 |
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I can, but for me to do that, you have to provide me a avenue to do this. Maybe you could PM me an email address?
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01-18-2015, 06:27 PM | #34 |
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removing soft top on a 2004 Z4
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1. where can I find the instructions on how to remove the top on my 2004 Z4 with photos? 2. the manual release in the trunk pulls out a little way but the top does not retract manually. it is unlocking by the windshield but i can not push it down. is it supposed to be forced or is the manual release not working? RJ |
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Red release
After pulling the release, do you need to replace the hydronic motors? Because I'm planning on switch off the hydronic motors from one too to another but I don't want to have to replace the motors entirely. After I pull the release and install everything will the top work like normal ?
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06-06-2015, 02:15 AM | #38 |
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Hey Shopkiller,
I used your write up a couple years ago. I need to use it again, but I cannot find the pics. Can you tell me where I can get the full thing with Pics? Great HOW TO The second set of soft top hydraulic hinges has started to leak. I love my Z4 - owned it for 10 years or maybe 11 years now. |
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06-06-2015, 06:53 AM | #39 |
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PM me your email address. I will send the PDF's to you.
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08-21-2015, 04:45 AM | #41 |
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Have you read any of the 'how-to's??????
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09-28-2015, 04:12 PM | #43 |
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Hello Shipkiller,
I have a 2008 z4 with the same issue. I was going to PM you for the instructions with pic's but since I have not written one post yet, I cannot PM. Chicken - Egg issue. I'll PM later. -B |
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02-20-2018, 01:33 AM | #44 |
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Hy Shipkiller, a friend of.mine has soft top down...Svould you send me.the PDF on my mail adress
Edit: got it! Thx ![]() Thank's... Last edited by ttersu; 02-22-2018 at 02:18 AM.. |
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