power hood bar pulled from body

[bmwburt]

hello i have an e30 1990 325 cab with power hood the bar in the o/s rear has pulled from body and is swinging around is this a common fault and what is the repair method any help appreciated

[DaveD]

welcome to the zone.....your post does not make it clear ...WHAT bar...the one in the hood mechanism...take a picture and we might be able to help

is it parts 2 or 3 for instance
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=54&fg=10

[bmwburt]

its part 4 we are having the problem with. its lifting from the body when part 18 is turning, it looks like part 4 is damaged in some way and wont stay connected to te body? hope this makes it a bit clearer. i will get a photo on this afternoon

[DaveD]

I thought so

this might make things clearer

http://www.e30ic.com/powertop.htm

the motor costs about £400 ...if they are still available, but the answer is The E30 centre in Darlaston...jason (the no is 07871 662 902 jason 07968 852395 bill )there will supply a new cast steel top half of the motor which is stronger than the original (about £100)...it could be that the bars are bent as well which are available from the dealers (try zimmerbimmer1) on this forum. When you have it fixed give your roof a service before you use it ...it loosens everything up...pm me an email address and i will send you a guide

hope this helps

[Mac3]

Give the E30 center a call, I had the very same happen to my 325, I took it to the lads in Darlaston and No trouble since. (I had to bring mine from Ireland) They come highly re-commended.

Hope you get it sorted soon, it'll be time to be dropping the top in a few months.

Mac

[bmwburt]

thanks for all advice will be makeing some calls