Where are the Bow extension cylinders on a car?
The bow extension cylinders are located inside the soft top frame, several inches above the main lift cylinders. The position of these cylinders changes as the top moves. That makes it possible not to see oil on top of the cylinder, even when the cylinder is leaking.
Why is my convertible top not working properly?
Check cylinders for fluid leaks. Another common reason why convertible tops fail to operate is due to leaks at convertible lift cylinders. The hydraulic cylinders move the hardtop or soft-top up and down. They have seals and o-rings that shrink and crack due to age.
Which is the best rebuilder of convertible top hydraulics?
Top Hydraulics is the world’s leading rebuilder of convertible top hydraulics – Top Hydraulics’ quality is unmatched, far better than on brand new parts! If we couldn’t make the parts better, then we wouldn’t bother working on them. We rebuild cylinders, we manufacture new hoses, and we rebuild convertible top (and lift gate) pumps.
Why is Max not marked on convertible top?
MAX, in some cases, is not marked because it is the same as the fill hole. You can’t fill them past the filler hole since the fluid will leak out, which is by design. Suppose the fluid level is too low the convertible pump operation completely to protect the motor and the hydraulic system components.
Check cylinders for fluid leaks. Another common reason why convertible tops fail to operate is due to leaks at convertible lift cylinders. The hydraulic cylinders move the hardtop or soft-top up and down. They have seals and o-rings that shrink and crack due to age.
MAX, in some cases, is not marked because it is the same as the fill hole. You can’t fill them past the filler hole since the fluid will leak out, which is by design. Suppose the fluid level is too low the convertible pump operation completely to protect the motor and the hydraulic system components.
How does a convertible top raise or lower?
While most convertible tops are manually operated, many have hydraulic motors and pistons that allow the top to be raised and lowered with a switch. We can service most motors which involves rewinding the armatures and fields of the top hydraulic motor pump.
When to replace hold down Cable on convertible top?
Replacement hold down cables are recommended when the top frame has been frequently raised and lowered. Some tops have rear base attachment cables (Jaguar, Volkswagen) but most do not. And a few tops have short rear side cables for the corner flaps of the convertible top.