Is it OK to fill the pump past the reservoir point?
You are not supposed to fill past the reservoir point because when the top is down the majority of the fluid is in the cylinders & when you put the top up the fluid transfers from the cylinders to the pump. Once I did this I mocked up the pump and made it level again, but did not mount it/just left it loose.
How to flush a convertible top motor / pump?
Some fluid comes out so I left 2 shop towel paper towels underneath where the grommet goes to catch any overflow fluid. Immediately the top went up much faster than it was going and did not need my physical assistance. 6. Reinstall Grommet and Remount Motor/Pump: This was by far the most difficult step.
What happens if you attach a tube to the discharge side of a pump?
If I attach a tube to the discharge side of a pump, the liquid will rise in the tube to a height that exactly balances the pressure at the pump discharge.
What’s the best way to refill a brake fluid reservoir?
Give the top of the reservoir a quick wipe with a lint-free cloth to remove any dirt or debris. This ensures that no loose particles are able to fall into the reservoir and also prevents the brake fluid from dripping onto you or other parts of the engine.
You are not supposed to fill past the reservoir point because when the top is down the majority of the fluid is in the cylinders & when you put the top up the fluid transfers from the cylinders to the pump. Once I did this I mocked up the pump and made it level again, but did not mount it/just left it loose.
Some fluid comes out so I left 2 shop towel paper towels underneath where the grommet goes to catch any overflow fluid. Immediately the top went up much faster than it was going and did not need my physical assistance. 6. Reinstall Grommet and Remount Motor/Pump: This was by far the most difficult step.
Where is the hydraulic fluid reservoir on a convertible?
On the driver’s side of the motor is the hydraulic fluid reservoir rubber grommet. The problem is it is hard to access due to the electronic connections and due to the fact that the motor is mounted with four rubber push pin style bolts. Here the first thing to do is to disconnect these electronic connections (Two of them).