I reassembled and it works good as new, at least until. Might as well get those in for rebuilding also. If you need help --- there are numerous people who have done what you are looking into. True to form, the 911 Cabriolet looks pretty similar to the new 992 hardtop, albeit with no roof. In fact, the cabriolet is arguably the more versatile 911. Just make sure all the hydraulic hoses connects to where they belongs or.
Start to finish, if you could have worked straight through, how long did this job take? Water decomposes the organic hydraulic fluid and the seals, and corrodes the metal. Visual Indicators of Hydraulic Cylinder Seal and Hose Failure Some of the visual signs of leaky cylinders and hoses are oil-stained headliners and oil drips from above the windshield in automobiles with hydraulic cylinder-actuated front top locks. There's no adjustment, and I can feel the switch click when I raise the rear glass manually to the up position. . In many of these studies, higher heat results in a shorter life span. Have parts delivered straight to your home, or find the nearest Advance Auto Parts store to check out our Convertible Top Hydraulic Fluid stock in-person! You will see the cylinder once you disassemble to that point.
Now when I go to operate the top, it keeps hanging up or stop moving. This function detects water on the road, preconditions the control systems accordingly and warns the driver, who can then set the car up to focus on safety, by simply pushing a button or using the mode switch on the steering wheel Sport Chrono Package. Thanks to all, this site is a very helpful tool. Removal of rear seat and side wall? Did you get in a 4S? It has a gruffer turbo edge than the old 3. Photos are for illustration purposes only. For these reasons, frequent hydraulic fluid changes are vital in maintaining a healthy hydraulic system.
About 90% of the bottle will be consummed. I'm trying to read the fault codes to figure out this problem. These adjustments give the 911 a more neutral feel on the road, with better weight distribution. Well, the roof mechanism is packaged very tightly — impressively so — under the tonneau cover and above the flat-six engine, but it is just slightly higher, perhaps 10mm or so say the experts. I don't have small hands, but do have fair patience.
How do you best access the cylinders? The others are not far behind. The front end — generally 45 mm wider — revives a traditional feature from earlier 911 generations: a forward-extended bonnet with a distinctive recess in front of the windscreen. If you need help --- there are numerous people who have done what you are looking into. Any tips would be appreciated. I was surprised he didn't have instructions on how to get to the cylinders.
There are many great features available to you once you register at RennTech. I feel like a dolt. My cab has the same problem so I've been riding around with the hard top for a couple months. Or you may just be struggling to keep it highway-approved. I hear that removing the back interior 'door' panel can help.
I found the socket, read the codes, erased them, then put the top through its paces until it faulted. Today, my mechanic showed me the cylinder on one side is leaking. Some items may be unavailable for or incompatible with certain trim levels and models. I determined the problem with my falling top to be that the connector from the piston to the top had stripped out on one side. Of the eight cylinders for the E320, - Four are at the bottom of the top, hidden in the rear fenders two on each side. No matter the situation, Advance Auto Parts has the Convertible Top Hydraulic Fluid product you desperately need. Also, they have 12 hydraulic cylinders for the top!! Both come equipped with a 3.
Did you rebuild all your cylinders yourself, or get some help? I've seen the cylinder itself when I was in there topping off the fluid, but wasn't sure if it's as simple as unbolting off the old one, transferring over the hoses and re-bolting on the new one. We got the standard brakes smelling a bit on a hairpin-littered run, but the pedal kept its pressure and bite. Any suggestions from the group are appreciated!! I'm looking forward to getting another project underway. Dean, thanks for the attachment. Side note: I'm really digging the looks of it with the hard top on! This site is 99 percent member supported less than 1 percent comes from advertising - so please consider an annual donation to keep this site running. I haven't tried to remove or pull back the canvas to see what's going on.
For the hydraulic oil, I bought it off from the dealer. I ended up melting a new filler hole through the top of the plastic reservoir, filling it up, and sealing the hole with a hot glue gun. There may be some variances between the photos shown and the actual product. Just look up the forms and do it yourself --- I did mine and had my cylinder rebuilt. Other indicators of leaking hydraulic cylinders are oil leaks from the front and back of the rear wheels. I was extremely careful to label and reinstall the hydraulic lines in the proper positions. The rear-wheel-drive models now match the bodywork width of the existing all-wheel models.
Hydraulic hose materials are affected by heat as well. At last, based on a referral from a member on this site, I sent both cylinders to a guy in south Florida and he promptly rebuilt them with new seals and returned them along with some helpful info reguarding reinstallation. It drives exceptionally well, and feels composed even when worked hard over a highly demanding road. I guess the tonneau cover must have some cylinders back near the hinge mechanism. The first open-top 911 variant rolled off the production line in 1982, and it has been a constant feature in the model range ever since. Does the fabric roof do the business? I've seen the cylinder itself when I was in there topping off the fluid, but wasn't sure if it's as simple as unbolting off the old one, transferring over the hoses and re-bolting on the new one.