Hardtop leak

LordLolzeye · 07-14-2019, 01:13 PM

Hey guys,

I have a problem with the inner left seal, it lets water get in on both ends. (https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=54_0396 - part number 7)

Did anyone experience a leak on the inner seals of the hardtop? If yes, what did you guys do? I checked the prices for a replacement part and it's around 30 GBP, but i've checked my seal and it looks perfectly fine. What should I look for?

Thanks in advance :d

LordLolzeye · 07-15-2019, 01:29 PM

Fixed

So, in case anybody needs to fix their car. Only one tool needed: a 20 torx.
There are 2 seals on the left of the car (between the hardtop and the windows) and 2 on the right.

Both seals have (inside them I might say) 5 screws that hold them in place. You can unscrew them a little bit and move them around 3-5mm left / right and then screw them back in place. This should do the trick.

P.S: Keep in mind that the hydraulic pump will eventually shut down and a yellow roof sign will appear - (overheated hydraulic pump). Also, you could be unlucky as I am wiggle the cables by mistake causing them to break and having to resolder them back together.

07-14-2019, 01:13 PM	#1
LordLolzeye Enlisted Member 3 Rep 38 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 E89 3.0i 2011 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Romania iTrader: (0)	Hardtop leak Hey guys, I have a problem with the inner left seal, it lets water get in on both ends. (https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=54_0396 - part number 7) Did anyone experience a leak on the inner seals of the hardtop? If yes, what did you guys do? I checked the prices for a replacement part and it's around 30 GBP, but i've checked my seal and it looks perfectly fine. What should I look for? Thanks in advance :d
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07-15-2019, 01:29 PM	#2
LordLolzeye Enlisted Member 3 Rep 38 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 E89 3.0i 2011 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Romania iTrader: (0)	Fixed So, in case anybody needs to fix their car. Only one tool needed: a 20 torx. There are 2 seals on the left of the car (between the hardtop and the windows) and 2 on the right. Both seals have (inside them I might say) 5 screws that hold them in place. You can unscrew them a little bit and move them around 3-5mm left / right and then screw them back in place. This should do the trick. P.S: Keep in mind that the hydraulic pump will eventually shut down and a yellow roof sign will appear - (overheated hydraulic pump). Also, you could be unlucky as I am wiggle the cables by mistake causing them to break and having to resolder them back together.
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