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Roof motor relocate in Staffordshire - STUCK!
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I think I may have to admit defeat. Spent another 40 minutes this morning but just cant free the motor or the lower casing. I even tried the old - climb in the boot on your back but I could still only get one hand in to work.
Frustrating but still.
Frustrating but still.
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Hmmm. All everyone told me the first time was 'keep at it'.thomobigands wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 11:29 am I think I may have to admit defeat. Spent another 40 minutes this morning but just cant free the motor or the lower casing. I even tried the old - climb in the boot on your back but I could still only get one hand in to work.
Frustrating but still.
However, if you give Number5 a shout he may be able to offer further advice.
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I have managed to get a box cutter in and severed one of the cable ties. It was two joined together going around the whole of the plastic case by the looks of it. I think I can feel one final remaining one attached at the 'fin' at the very back. It has been pulled very tightly though so getting the box cutter or wire snips in seems impossible. I have tried yanking the case all over the place, backwards and forwards hoping that it will snap but its holding firm.
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Try pulling it straight up. Eventually it will either snap the tie or the fin.thomobigands wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:46 pmI have managed to get a box cutter in and severed one of the cable ties. It was two joined together going around the whole of the plastic case by the looks of it. I think I can feel one final remaining one attached at the 'fin' at the very back. It has been pulled very tightly though so getting the box cutter or wire snips in seems impossible. I have tried yanking the case all over the place, backwards and forwards hoping that it will snap but its holding firm.
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Whereabouts in Stafford are you?
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Get over here I’ll sort it for you
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Yup, just looked and it's only 80 miles or so.
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Be very careful you don't slip and damage something or break a hydraulic line.thomobigands wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 5:33 pmTempting. Am going to try and lever it with a mini crow bar from behind the passenger seat but failing that I might take a trip to see you. 2 hours each way but thats worth it!
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I’m on the drive all day tomorrow doing z4 stuff
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Me too. But Norfolk is a bit of an overshoot from Lincoln
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I am in work tomorrow 9-5 with no annual leave left unfortunately otherwise I would be taking one of you up on that offer.
Might have another go tomorrow but I cant see this cable tie breaking or me being able to cut it.
Might have another go tomorrow but I cant see this cable tie breaking or me being able to cut it.