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Touraj

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Convertible Top Strut
« on: August 21, 2009, 01:54:33 PM »
Greetings,

Today I tried to open the top and I had a gush of oil from the passenger-side top corner (where the visor open up).  I opened the front windshield frame and sure enough, oil would gush out right from the strut as soon as I engaged the top-down switch.

So I guess I need to change the strut. and idea how complicated un-assembling the assembly is?

Thanks,
Touraj

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Re: Convertible Top Strut
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2009, 12:54:48 PM »
alright, i opened up the top assembly and removed the top strut. removed the metal o-ring and walla: the plastic ring inside was shattered. so all i need is a part number of that o-ring. any idea where i can get a detailed parts catalog?
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Re: Convertible Top Strut
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2009, 01:52:48 PM »
I'm not entirely certain what you are referring to here, but if you mean the soft-top cylinders, we list them here: Hydraulic Soft Top Cylinders
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Re: Convertible Top Strut
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2010, 08:07:04 PM »
i have the same problem,let me know how the repair goes.im sure i can replace the part my self  but im worried about getting air in the lines
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Re: Convertible Top Strut
« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2010, 02:06:13 PM »
I changed mine last year, simple job. Just buy a new one here and unscrew the old one, its self explained and don't worry about the air. 
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