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325 Convertible Roof Problem
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2014 4:11 pm
by Sach_UK
Im looking for a part number or a fix for the roof seal which is attached the soft top but meets the top of the window on both the drivers side and passengers side. Seems to be letting in a lot of water, especially passengers side.
Pic below:
Thanks Guys

Re: 325 Convertible Roof Problem
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2014 8:23 pm
by Gert_8
Search for it by entering the last 6(?) digits of your vin number on the real OEM site. I tried getting it for you but their site doesn't work on my phone.
Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 1:31 am
by E30cabalan
The gap in the seal looks massive compared to mine, are you sure the complete roof is correctly positioned?
If the front catches are engaging correctly then the seals are the problem.
They are all available from BMW but a little expensive, part numbers on BMW OEM.
Correct fitting is essential and regular cleaning and surface lubrication with silicone spray keeps them watertight.
When I had issues some years ago I got a waterproof cover to keep the worst of the weather out until I got garaged.

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Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 5:42 pm
by Sach_UK
mine doesn't even line up with the windows, about a 2mm gap?
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Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 5:55 pm
by blingsta
have you replace the roof recently? if not you, maybe previous owners..
4 bolts hold the complete roof onto the car, but the bolts have shims (washers) which need to be present in order for the roof to be lined up.. if the shims are missing or someone has used more shims on one side than the other... this can happen
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Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 8:12 pm
by Sach_UK
@blingsta - ill have to look into this, where are these bolts located and is their a diy?
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Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2014 10:59 pm
by BenHar
This may help.
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=167404
Think there is also some stuff in the wiki.
Ben
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Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 12:31 am
by blingsta
all inside the horsehoe mate.. check the wiki