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I have a 88' 735i, just turned classic after 20 years, 4th owner and would like to maintain this baby. However, the sunroof closes with about a 1inch open gap so, I have to use the z wrench to manually close it! Is there a method of adjusting it?

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z wrench to manually close.

Posted by jacob 426 days and 10 hours ago.

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Hello, It sounds like you need to open fully and clear the tracks of debris. This can be done with soap and water in a spray bottle. You may want to vacuum it first. After you have cleaned then lubricate tracks with a silicone type lubricant. Also ensure the air dam in the front is not sticking. Thanks and please accept if I have been of help. Jacob.

426 days and 7 hours ago.

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I do keep the tracks oiled and the channels free of debris, I was hoping for how to adjust the overhead switch panel and the cylinder lined up so that the sunroof chords or line is equilinear. I change oil, plugs, clean my K&N airfilter, rotate tires myself plus wash, polish and rubber treat this baby. Do you have a diagram as to how to do the adjustment?

Posted by jacob 426 days and 7 hours ago.

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Wow ! I see you are quite an enthusiast. Let me research my available resources and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Thanks Jacob.

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Posted by jacob 426 days and 7 hours ago.

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Can you see that ? Maybe you can copy to "paint" and explode veiw ? Is this what your looking for?

Posted by jacob 426 days and 6 hours ago.

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426 days and 6 hours ago.

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Jacob the Great, are you related to Alexander? Thanks for the 411 but do you have aninstructional/sketch/diagram of more concerning the
overhead z crank assembly area. Okay, all honesty Jacob, I've seen my mechanic do this from the cockpit from a diagram he got off from the net, subsequently i've lost that paper and my mechanic folded his business and he's got to take care of his Alzheimers mom. It was more or less of lining up two lines or points realigning the chords that would open & close the sunroof with ease. I hope you can help me; it's a bummer not being able to enjoy the summer with Hawaiian air! Aloha

Posted by jacob 426 days and 6 hours ago.

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I will check it out. I am sure I can find the answer. Lets talk tomorrow. Jacob. P. S. say hello to the Moffats, my cousins on north shore surfing.

426 days and 5 hours ago.

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Jacob,have a nice evening.
Aloha

Posted by jacob 426 days and 5 hours ago.

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I found this too. maybe helpful. I will loo

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k further. Aloha!

Posted by jacob 426 days and 4 hours ago.

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As I recall -remove motor and align cables to parallel junction or notch. Ensure motor is in correct position as described in previous mail I sent. It has marks. Re install motor and you should be golden. Thanks, throw me a bone. I will look for that diagram still.

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Hello, any luck? If I have helped you remember I do not get paid if you do not accept. Thanks again. Jacob

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425 days and 6 hours ago.

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Hey Jacob,
Thanks for the research and follow-up! You've really done your job and I appreciate your every effort. Let me know if you find anything else on the sunroof. Keep in touch and it's payday for The Great!

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I have a 88' 735i, just turned classic after 20 years, 4th owner and would like to maintain this baby. However, the sunroof closes with about a 1inch open gap so, I have to use the z wrench to manually close it! Is there a method of adjusting it?

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Wow ! I see you are quite an enthusiast. Let me research my available resources and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Thanks Jacob.

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Can you see that ? Maybe you can copy to "paint" and explode veiw ? Is this what your looking for?

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I will check it out. I am sure I can find the answer. Lets talk tomorrow. Jacob. P. S. say hello to the Moffats, my cousins on north shore surfing.

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Jacob,have a nice evening. Aloha

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I found this too. maybe helpful. I will loo View Full Image k further. Aloha!

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As I recall -remove motor and align cables to parallel junction or notch. Ensure motor is in correct position as described in previous mail I sent. It has marks. Re install motor and you should be golden. Thanks, throw me a bone. I will look for that diagram still.

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Hello, any luck? If I have helped you remember I do not get paid if you do not accept. Thanks again. Jacob

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Hey Jacob, Thanks for the research and follow-up! You've really done your job and I appreciate your every effort. Let me know if you find anything else on the sunroof. Keep in touch and it's payday for The Great!

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Jacob,have a nice evening.
Aloha

I found this too. maybe helpful. I will loo

View Full Image
k further. Aloha!

Hey Jacob,
Thanks for the research and follow-up! You've really done your job and I appreciate your every effort. Let me know if you find anything else on the sunroof. Keep in touch and it's payday for The Great!