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04-30-2011, 04:03 PM | #23 |
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In the meantime a solution is documented removing the softtop motor without removing the softtop.
My English is not very well, so sorry for posting German sites but with some pictures: http://www.zwiki.net/index.php/Hydraulikpumpe_defekt => exactly: http://www.zroadster.com/forum/index...ng-anbei.79900 In words: Just remove 4 Clips and remve the softtop compartment floor. Then remove the compartment left and you can see the sound insulation. Now you have to cut the upper cable tie and destroy the lower cable tie. At the last you install the motor in the boot and it will be dry for the rest of the car-life. best regards, Frank |
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05-03-2011, 02:35 PM | #27 |
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From what I can gather since I don't read german, is that they were able to remove the motor from the car without removing the top.
I think this is doable since they did it, but I see a lot of drawbacks to this method. I am not sure how long it took but most people who have responded stating that when they read the DIY several times and understand what is to be done, it only takes about an hour to two to get the top out of the car. It took me six hours since I was the first.... |
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02-01-2012, 05:45 PM | #33 |
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02-02-2012, 01:00 PM | #34 |
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I was talking to my Indy the other day when I was having belts replaced and he told me he replaces the top motors without removing the top. He accesses the motor through the trunk. He said it's tight to work that way but in his opinion it's a better approach because you don't have any top adjustment issues afterward. Guess I'll find out if and when my top motor gives up...in the meantime I'll clean the drains once a year using Shipkiller's great DIY.
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02-05-2012, 12:58 AM | #35 |
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I am one of the VERY fortunate ones who was able to use ShipKiller's DIY to do mine and save a pant-load of cash (thnx again Ship!!! ) ..... I find it VERY hard to phathom that this can be done without removing the top as I had a heck of a time just dropping into the trunk to remove the hoop - not sure how they access & free the housing (unless doing it blind).
I was, however, able to do it without removing the whole top - I raised the driver's side up just enough to access the motor, probablly not recommended (as removing entirely is the safest bet) but I was a 1 man team at the time. As for keeping the drains clean, I suggest a monthly visit in that department depending on your possible contaminants; I always seem to dig/push something out of the drains on a monthly basis. I've learned that the trick to this is to wash the car, then come back to it about 20-30 minutes later and see if you still have a puddle developing fwd of the rear wheel wells .... if so, your drains aren't draining well enough. |
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03-23-2012, 02:01 PM | #36 |
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Sure??
I have replaced the motor and put it together again. but my top only goes half up! then it take a break before it goes all the way up. and the motor is more noisy when the roof stops half way. how can I help it with the bleeding??
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03-24-2012, 12:33 PM | #37 |
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Problem solved
My hydraul-level was low. Took off the hood and refilled it, Now it is as good as new!
Thanks for your guide, I could not do this job whitout it!! Saved me a lot of money!!
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03-25-2012, 09:14 AM | #38 |
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Good to hear, and to add another "fix" to the mix. Be sure to check system well for leaks since the closed system should never go low. I'm dealing with leak issue myself and hope to resolve soon (with much help from these DiYs)!
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09-19-2015, 11:29 PM | #42 |
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Hello ,I to am fighting with the convertible top on my 2004 Z4. I followed all the instructions and pictures that Shipkiller provided. Thank you again for everything ! I was able to remove the top and found that the motor was full of corrosion and water. I,m pretty handy when it comes these types of things. After a little research I was able to rebuild the hydroelectric motor. Then used a jump wire from the battery to test it and it worked great. Then I made sure that system was was full of hydraulic fluid and all sealed up. Was able to get everything put back together , testing the motor periodically. Once everything was buttoned up I hooked all the electrical up. Pretty easy since they only fit with their matching plugs. Also made sure the micro switch in the trunk was working. Then everything went south and my car was haunted. When the top was down and locked I would have to use the jump wire to the appropriate plug-end to unlock the latches. When I pushed the down button on the console the top comes up. And then won't go back up. Again when I use the jump wire it operate s just fine. Only now I have no lights on the console. I'm wondering if it could the white box on the driver side that controls the top I think. I'm getting ready to do it all over again unless some can please help me.
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10-11-2015, 12:10 AM | #43 |
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Holy cow, I took a look today at the trunk and I see it right in the trunk.. omg. i might be going through the trunk... ill have to wait till next spring to do it..
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Why I can't see your pictures?
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