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Post by Zcubed » Wed Jun 21, 2017 9:27 am

Hi everyone!
A regular reader but first time poster!
I was on my third roof motor (in 8 years) and it now seems likely that's failed too.
I managed to put a small hose into the motor location and syphon out a bucket full (slight exaggeration!) of water
From what I've read in this forum it looks like relocation to the boot must be the way to go.
I'm in Buckinghamshire but happy to travel to wherever necessary.
Not sure I can PM anyone yet due to being a Newbie but if any of the relocation guys could PM me it would be much appreciated, especially as the sun is out!
Cheers

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Post by markplant » Wed Jun 21, 2017 12:13 pm

Browser is probably your nearest along m4 near camberly iirc
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Post by Ducklakeview » Wed Jun 21, 2017 12:30 pm

If you are willing to travel, I can sort that for you in about an hour, without replacing the motor.

Email me @ [email protected] and I'll send you my number.

Mike

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Post by Zcubed » Wed Jun 21, 2017 4:24 pm

Thanks Mike

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Post by Zcubed » Wed Jun 21, 2017 4:25 pm

markplant wrote: Wed Jun 21, 2017 12:13 pm Browser is probably your nearest along m4 near camberly iirc
Many thanks

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Post by markplant » Wed Jun 21, 2017 8:15 pm

Zcubed wrote: Wed Jun 21, 2017 4:25 pm
markplant wrote: Wed Jun 21, 2017 12:13 pm Browser is probably your nearest along m4 near camberly iirc
Many thanks
You should now be able to pm people ,
This should be bowsers profile an you can pm him from there, don't worry if doesn't respond straight away it can take a few days , an it stays in your outbox until he reads it, so don't think it's not work ed when it doesn't disappear
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Post by Zcubed » Wed Jun 21, 2017 8:18 pm

Many thanks Mark

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Post by firebobby » Wed Jun 21, 2017 10:53 pm

Welcome to the forum, there is a lack of photos though :P
Bowser did mine, where about in Bucks are you ?
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Post by Zcubed » Thu Jun 22, 2017 6:36 pm

Hi,
Thanks!
I'm just outside Leighton Buzzard, and just back from a 330 mile round trip to Ducklakeview (Mike) for the roof motor relocation!
I was expecting a Pygmy with 10 foot concertina arms, but disappointingly Mike was quite normal!
He's done a great job with the resurrection of the existing motor and the relocation in the boot and all done within the hour. :thumbsup:
Just need a bit of sun :D

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Post by Ducklakeview » Thu Jun 22, 2017 7:54 pm

Zcubed wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2017 6:36 pm Hi,
Thanks!
I'm just outside Leighton Buzzard, and just back from a 330 mile round trip to Ducklakeview (Mike) for the roof motor relocation!
I was expecting a Pygmy with 10 foot concertina arms, but disappointingly Mike was quite normal!
He's done a great job with the resurrection of the existing motor and the relocation in the boot and all done within the hour. :thumbsup:
Just need a bit of sun :D

Normal, me? Erm.... :evil:

Was good to meet you Martyn, hope you kept that roof down all the way home..

Just for info, the OP paid to have his motor replaced about 2 years ago.

On removal, it was apparent that the garage had tried to waterproof the casing at the joint with instant gasket, however they had also drilled "drain" holes in the bottom, allowing the water it sits in even easier entry...

Mike

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