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  • elDizzle
    Advanced Member
    • Dec 2015
    • 111
    #1

    Hard top hardware

    One of the bolts to crank down my hardtop is pretty stripped. Anyone know how to replace just that part? I can barely get it on or off now.

    For comparison, here's what the other side looks like:




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    92 325i Calypsorot Convertible
    H&R Sport Springs+HD Billies+E90 Drop Hats
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    • cory58
      E30 Enthusiast
      • Dec 2007
      • 1021
      #2
      Parts are available. Check RealOEM. You may have to replace the whole mechanism. To remove it, just rotate the castled nut counter-clockwise. I'm sure there was a BMW specific tool, but I just tapped it with a screwdriver to get it moving.

      Cory
      1992 325i Cabrio
      1988 320i Touring
      2000 M5
      1977 530i
      2015 328i - Euro Delivery/Performance Center Delivery
      BMWCCA
      E30CCA

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        • jeffnhiscars
          R3V OG
          • Jun 2011
          • 6010
          #3
          You have to replace the entire lock down assembly. I believe I paid around $100@
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            • AbsorbantNut
              Non faccio funzionare questa merda
              • Jun 2010
              • 2491
              #4
              Take it out and file it back into shape. Maybe use a SAE wrench size a little smaller than the metric version after filing.

              Just an alternative to buying a new one


              '73 2002 m20 turbo [sold] '87 rat rod 325is [couch modded] '91 vert [daily] '88 325is [spec build v1] '84 325 [spec build v2] '99 323i vert [sold]

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                • cory58
                  E30 Enthusiast
                  • Dec 2007
                  • 1021
                  #5
                  I use a 7/16 box end 6-pt wrench on mine.
                  1992 325i Cabrio
                  1988 320i Touring
                  2000 M5
                  1977 530i
                  2015 328i - Euro Delivery/Performance Center Delivery
                  BMWCCA
                  E30CCA

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