How do I fit a power hood motor for a E30 convertible.....??

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philphy1
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Post Sun Apr 17, 2005 4:34 pm

:-x Can anyone let me know HOW I can fit a power hood motor to an E30 convertible 325i...?. If anyone has a haynes manual in pdf or some sort of diagram that would be great !!
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Post Sun Apr 17, 2005 7:26 pm

Are you replacing your motor or wanting to fit a power hood to your manaul one?

If its the latter then its going to be a retro fitting nightmare as these hoods are as temperemental as my mrs on PMT! :lol:

Just stay with the manual hood.

If its the former, then the motor can be easily removed and replaced.
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Post Sun Apr 17, 2005 8:19 pm

lol, Cheer's for that mate. Mine is just a case of replacing the existing one but I'm going to need some sort of diagram or instructions...

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Post Sun Apr 17, 2005 8:26 pm

Could I use a later E36 motor to do the job ??
E30 M-Tech Convertible
325i
suspension: Standard.
Alloys: 17" Momo Arrows.
Exhaust: Twin DTM.
Engine: Standard.
Colour: Seybring Grey.
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Post Sun Apr 17, 2005 8:28 pm

... :cool:
E30 M-Tech Convertible
325i
suspension: Standard.
Alloys: 17" Momo Arrows.
Exhaust: Twin DTM.
Engine: Standard.
Colour: Seybring Grey.
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Post Sun Apr 17, 2005 10:12 pm

Haynes manual is rubbish

if you already have a lecy one fitted, just remember what you do when you dismantle it?
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Post Mon Apr 18, 2005 10:42 am

Right, no worries.......... i'm on it once the weather gets a little better...

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E30 M-Tech Convertible
325i
suspension: Standard.
Alloys: 17" Momo Arrows.
Exhaust: Twin DTM.
Engine: Standard.
Colour: Seybring Grey.
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Post Mon Apr 18, 2005 12:00 pm

realoem has good diagrams
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Post Fri Apr 22, 2005 7:12 pm

Sorry Dave D.... Realoem????? Whats that...

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E30 M-Tech Convertible
325i
suspension: Standard.
Alloys: 17" Momo Arrows.
Exhaust: Twin DTM.
Engine: Standard.
Colour: Seybring Grey.
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Post Fri Apr 22, 2005 7:48 pm

www.realoem.com

Its a parts website that has exploded diagrams. :D
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Post Sat Apr 23, 2005 3:10 am

man that realoem site is f..kin amazing, its exactly the same diagrams the bmw main dealers use.
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Post Sat Apr 23, 2005 3:11 pm

Ok, thanks chaps...... 8)
E30 M-Tech Convertible
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suspension: Standard.
Alloys: 17" Momo Arrows.
Exhaust: Twin DTM.
Engine: Standard.
Colour: Seybring Grey.
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