E91 Tailgate hinge broken

Arch Stanton · 11-21-2020, 06:43 AM

I've costed a new one at £100, not worth messing around with a used one. Does anyone know if this is a DIY job to replace?

NorcyUK · 11-21-2020, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Arch Stanton

I've costed a new one at £100, not worth messing around with a used one. Does anyone know if this is a DIY job to replace?

Where have you found the replacement from? Mines on its way out and I’d rather get it sorted before I goes completely!

Arch Stanton · 11-21-2020, 12:38 PM

Post #4169 of the Genuine parts thread in classifieds. Cotswold BMW are supplying at £97.

NorcyUK · 11-21-2020, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Arch Stanton

Post #4169 of the Genuine parts thread in classifieds. Cotswold BMW are supplying at £97.

Many thanks! Unfortunately I can’t help you out with your original question

I’m hoping it’s a bit of a DIY job, just not sure how difficult it will be getting the alignment correct

jamesfawcett · 12-20-2020, 05:46 AM

I've got a good used right hand one if any good, I bought both from a car that the tailgate and glass opened perfectly, really light to touch. I only needed to replace one of mine and now mine is amazing, it wasn't even this easy to open when I bought it haha! I'm in West Yorkshire.

Arch Stanton · 12-20-2020, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jamesfawcett

I've got a good used right hand one if any good, I bought both from a car that the tailgate and glass opened perfectly, really light to touch. I only needed to replace one of mine and now mine is amazing, it wasn't even this easy to open when I bought it haha! I'm in West Yorkshire.

thanks but its the left that is broken on mine. I need to get around to ringing Cotswold up to order it, this work stuff is getting in the way!

jamesfawcett · 12-20-2020, 02:27 PM

Ok if it helps, Cotswold price for the left hinge is £93.30 posted with the discount, I had a quote last month when mine broke

The bootlid is amazing now, you can open the top glass with just a fingertip and it holds itself up, it surprises me every time I use it!

Thanks
James

Arch Stanton · 12-20-2020, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesfawcett

Ok if it helps, Cotswold price for the left hinge is £93.30 posted with the discount, I had a quote last month when mine broke

The bootlid is amazing now, you can open the top glass with just a fingertip and it holds itself up, it surprises me every time I use it!

Thanks
James

thanks James, I must get onto it this week,

11-21-2020, 06:43 AM	#1
Arch Stanton Second Lieutenant 49 Rep 258 Posts Drives: BMW 335i touring Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: the smelly bit of the north iTrader: (0)	E91 Tailgate hinge broken I've costed a new one at £100, not worth messing around with a used one. Does anyone know if this is a DIY job to replace?
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jamesfawcett Second Lieutenant 51 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 335D E91 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: West Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	Ok if it helps, Cotswold price for the left hinge is £93.30 posted with the discount, I had a quote last month when mine broke The bootlid is amazing now, you can open the top glass with just a fingertip and it holds itself up, it surprises me every time I use it! Thanks James
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