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 Broken Convertible top frame piece

 Created by: Skiffa
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 Posted: Jul 24, 2020 11:46AM
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I have not seen this piece available separately from MINI - a salvage yard or second hand would be the way to go if a welding repair isn't practical. 


Xavier, Sales/tech - 800-46-2642

 Posted: Jul 23, 2020 01:44PM
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 Posted: Jul 23, 2020 07:38AM
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Ouch. Perhaps a good welding shop could repair it.

 Posted: Jul 23, 2020 05:53AM
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I agree if the bolt was what broke ( I couldn't get that lucky).. however it's the whole nipple that the bolt goes into that snapped. I tried to JB weld it.. and.. It didn't hold.. I'm going to try to fabricate a new bracket. I called the dealer and they indicated the piece that broke is a part of the sunroof assembly and a new one is 3K.. ( which is nuts in my opinion) I tried to locate on on e-bay and found a few.. but going to try the bracket thing first.. Thanks for the reply and possible solution

 Posted: Jul 22, 2020 07:19AM
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It's just a broken bolt like on the other arm. Get the broken bolt stud out with an EZ out or other and bolt it back together with a new bolt of the exact same type.

 Posted: Jul 22, 2020 05:28AM
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My convertible top frame broke where the hinge ( from the rear section of the top) connects to the sunroof assembly. Has anyone ever had this part of the top break? and if so what did you do to fix it?