mike.gamble Posted February 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 I’m aware WD40 isn’t grease. Its had WD40 sprayed into it as a lubricant for about 5 days now. Its seized solid so I can’t get into it to change the mechanism. If someone can tell me how to get into a seized roof so I can replace the knackered drive, that would be useful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 I do believe that if you study my exploded diagram you'll find some covers on the rear end of the roof and they should start the jigsaw for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 access to the belt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Cables yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike.gamble Posted February 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Is this the bit you’re referring to? It looks like I may be able to lift this tab up and release? Also, any idea how I’m going to refit the motor if the retaining nuts/fittings are no longer there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Aye that should slide out, you can refit the motor once you have the fabric freed but this isn't going to happen before Friday unless you're sad like me and work round the clock. The motor itself I believe is held in place by m6 bolts yes? Then either find your originals or get replacements with nylock nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike.gamble Posted February 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 The motor is held on by two bolts. I can hear the retainers rattling around in the roof somewhere. Ive quickly dropped the roof back in and fixed it in place while I sort out what to do with it. I’m off next week for a few days so I’ll have another crack at disassembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Removing that piece should reveal bolt number ten on that drawing I sent to you, undoing those should release the frames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike.gamble Posted February 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Cheers. I’ll have another crack next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Failing that come to sunny Staffordshire/Derbyshire for a break with the Mrs and ill have a crack with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike.gamble Posted February 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Cheers for the offer. Due to take the little one to Alton Towers in April but, if it’s not sorted by then, I will have set fire to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, mike.gamble said: Cheers for the offer. Due to take the little one to Alton Towers in April but, if it’s not sorted by then, I will have set fire to it! Towers is 20 minutes from me, bringing the lupo? If so pop in and say hi, come see my openair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Rapey..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 5 minutes ago, Rich said: Rapey..... Cough pictures of your wife/girlfriend/sister/daughter before I help you cough 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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