How to remove the convertible top on a Porsche Carrera?
In thisPicture, you can see the manual override port (green arrow). Turning the 6mm screw inside counter-clockwise closes the latch, turning it clockwise opens the latch. To remove the latching mechanism, remove the four Torx bolts holding the latch assembly to the front of the convertible top (green arrows).
Why is my Porsche 911 top not working?
If you are having problems with your top, there is a chance you could just be low on hydraulic fluid. Sometimes simply adding fluid to the system can get it working again. Additionally, the fluid in the reservoir can go bad, especially if there are leaks or contaminants, causing the system to work harder.
What causes a convertible top to get stuck?
This means that rather than using the traditional approach of cable and pullies, the car uses a set of pressurized cylinders to both open and close the top. Over time, the system can leak or fail, causing your convertible top to get stuck in either the up or down position. In this article I will explain the basics of the system.
How does the convertible top work on a Porsche Carrera?
The convertible top on the Porsche Carrera is hydraulically actuated. This means that rather than using the traditional approach of cable and pullies, the car uses a set of pressurized cylinders to both open and close the top. Over time, the system can leak or fail, causing your convertible top to get stuck in either the up or down position.
How to repair a Porsche 911 convertible top?
If you are repair an area that will not be held together under tension you can use a couple of paint stir sticks and a few C-clamps to hold the two pieces together. Do not use any heavy industrial cleaners or strippers without first double checking on an inconspicuous area to make sure they will not mare or damage your top.
What to do about cracked top on Porsche Carrera?
The overlapping parts are where you want to check in detail. If any are cracked or ripped, you should replace them. Replacing the rubber sealing strips is easy, simply remove the Torx bolts that hold each section of rubber to the convertible frame (green arrows) and swap them out for the new ones.
If you are having problems with your top, there is a chance you could just be low on hydraulic fluid. Sometimes simply adding fluid to the system can get it working again. Additionally, the fluid in the reservoir can go bad, especially if there are leaks or contaminants, causing the system to work harder.