How much does your convertible top sink/drop?
08-26-2018, 12:59 PM
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How much does your convertible top sink/drop?
How much should my convertible top sink/drop when stopped partially open for maintenance?
I'd like to clean & lube the weatherstripping/linkages, but I'm afraid if the top sinks/drops too far it'll get stuck partially open.
(my G37 convertible is new to me, so any roof/top maintenance tips would be appreciated)
Thanx!
I'd like to clean & lube the weatherstripping/linkages, but I'm afraid if the top sinks/drops too far it'll get stuck partially open.
(my G37 convertible is new to me, so any roof/top maintenance tips would be appreciated)
Thanx!
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'11G37Vert (06-19-2020)
08-26-2018, 01:51 PM
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If you check you’ll find details on the net.
I did mine a few weeks ago, I left the engine running throughout the process
I held the roof down switch until the roof was in the vertical position, then released the button.
I cleaned and then Gummi Pfledged all the seals before fully lowering the roof.
worked a treat.
I did mine a few weeks ago, I left the engine running throughout the process
I held the roof down switch until the roof was in the vertical position, then released the button.
I cleaned and then Gummi Pfledged all the seals before fully lowering the roof.
worked a treat.
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'11G37Vert (06-19-2020)
08-26-2018, 03:49 PM
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Thanks John,
Did your roof drop/sink at all after you stopped it in the vertical position (while you were cleaning & Gummi Pfledging the seals)?
About how long was your roof in the vertical position?
Did your roof drop/sink at all after you stopped it in the vertical position (while you were cleaning & Gummi Pfledging the seals)?
About how long was your roof in the vertical position?
08-26-2018, 05:40 PM
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OK, so I just tried to stop my roof in the vertical position two separate times:
- The first time, the roof dropped about 5-6 inches in a couple minutes, so I opened it all the way to avoid damage.
- The second time, I didn't open it quite as far and the roof held solid and didn't drop at all for 15 minutes while I cleaned and lubed the seals.
It seems there's a "sweet spot" to stop the roof and hold it partially open without it moving...
Is this normal, or do I have a weak/failing hydraulic pump?
- The first time, the roof dropped about 5-6 inches in a couple minutes, so I opened it all the way to avoid damage.
- The second time, I didn't open it quite as far and the roof held solid and didn't drop at all for 15 minutes while I cleaned and lubed the seals.
It seems there's a "sweet spot" to stop the roof and hold it partially open without it moving...
Is this normal, or do I have a weak/failing hydraulic pump?
Last edited by JustinH; 08-27-2018 at 09:56 AM.
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