Originally Posted by Projectboats (Post 4469695)

Hi
I used 1/8" on both sides. I used machine screws and tapped threads in one plate. I then bedded everything in epoxy.
The good news is it worked !

Part of the reason I went with this method is alignment would be difficult otherwise.

good luck!

Originally Posted by docrock (Post 3523644)

hello,
i'm a new mini owner and new to the forum. Just bought an '05 s convertible. I have a few questions about the top not fully working.

Sunroof will open/close fine to position one. When try to fully open roof, sunroof moves open another inch then stops....then nothing. If i open hydraulic motor valve and lift the frame open 12 inches, then close valve, the roof switch can then open the top the remainder of the way, or close the top all the way, including sunroof.

I have noticed that the locking hooks are broken on both sides (plastic linkage that drives the hook is broken). This is part 54347174763. My questions are several:
(a) what would cause the plastic linkage on both locking hooks to break?
(b) are there any switches associated with the locking hook? At the rear of of the plastic linkage in part 54347174763 there is a metal 'bow' that looks like it should do something, maybe with a switch, but there is nothing on either end. Attached image shows back of broken part with front of locking hook removed.
(c) also noticed that when top goes down (after open valve, help, close valve), the front of the top rubs the roll bar as it passes behind it. Don't know if that is a sign of the sunroof not opening fully?

I don't think any of my problems are associated with the cargo lid or cargo loading aide. When i open these, the top doesn't even start to open.

Any comments from your experience would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!