BMW Z3 Rattle

JBunker

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Hi all,

Recently purchased a lovely Z3 1.9 which was immaculate and very well looked after previously. I had been driving it throughout summer with soft Top up and down.
I have now put the hard top roof on and there is an awful rattling sound coming from the back passenger side. My first initial thoughts was that it wasn’t fitted correctly but it looks like all seals and handles are correct with tension.

Having looked through many threads about this, I’m wondering whether it is the hard top roof (and how to fix it) or whether it is something more serious? Could it even just be the soft top bouncing up and down as I go over bumps??

Any help would be appreciated.
 

t-tony

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E89 Z4 23i Auto
Possibly the rattle was there already but having fitted the hard top makes it more noticeable? I would check the rear shock absorber top mountings for security.

Tony.
 

DavidM

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Check the hardtop lever passenger side is pushed home - there should be some tension when locking / pushing both home - if that makes sense?
 

Davyhoogy

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The pins on the hardtop just need tightening with a spanner. Lift the hardtop off and you'll see them, they will be loose. 2 minute fix
 
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