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Firstly, the rumors of my demise are greatly exaggerated! Now the rumors that I have no life and my job is sucking the life out of me as if it were...

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Thank you William, and for the 3rd shift that sux that you are now a HOOT Owl. :)
Pot calling the Kettle Black as I did that for YEARS on end and it...

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Installing your Top pad

Last post by Briano1234 « Wed Apr 18, 2018 10:39 pm
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by Briano1234 » Fri Jun 22, 2012 3:20 pm
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Installing a top pad kit.

You have received your top pad kit, but there are no instructions.

You kit should be 4 parts.
Under layment
Matting...
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Wed Apr 18, 2018 10:39 pm
Top strap lengths....

Last post by Eralov « Wed Oct 04, 2017 10:12 pm
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by Eralov » Tue Sep 05, 2017 7:52 pm

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I bought a 1980 rabbit Convertible l that the previous owner had cut the top off, along with the straps and cables. Is there any information on the...

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I don't have ac, so no balls for me, and my tools are long gone. I did recently make it from Seattle wa to Sacramento ca this week. Only broke a...

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Wed Oct 04, 2017 10:12 pm
Top Boot Strap upgrade.

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Oct 17, 2016 4:13 pm

by Briano1234 » Mon Oct 17, 2016 4:13 pm

Today, while I was driving topless down the interstate @ 80mph.... The Straps that hold the boot cover on to the parcel shelf cam loose.
I had...

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Mon Oct 17, 2016 4:13 pm
New (to Me) Roof

Last post by Briano1234 « Thu Jul 21, 2016 2:24 pm
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by MrPapageorgio » Thu Jul 21, 2016 7:15 am

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Bought a complete roof, frame and all... One new rear cable later and.....

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Looking good.

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Thu Jul 21, 2016 2:24 pm
Installing your Top Newest rewrite new pics.

Last post by Briano1234 « Fri Jul 08, 2016 9:50 am
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by Briano1234 » Mon Oct 05, 2009 11:04 am
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Installing Your Convertible Top Outer Skin only. Major re-write 7/7/2016

How to install your Headliner click here.

How to install your Top...

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Finished updating the installation order, Forrest King got it wrong originally, and I followed his steps although a good first time document for me I...
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Fri Jul 08, 2016 9:50 am
New Rear Cable I endorse.

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by Briano1234 » Mon Jun 10, 2013 4:25 pm

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As of late I have had 1 report, and one first person encounter of this cable.
It wasn't pretty. The cable was too long. When you took all the slack...

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Found one of the issues with having to shim, it that not enough lubricant was used at the corners. The Seam and corners need Lubrication so that the...

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Last post by Briano1234
Fri Jul 01, 2016 10:52 am
Cheaper Rear Cable.

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun Jun 26, 2016 10:09 am
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by Briano1234 » Sun Jun 19, 2016 12:13 pm

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During my Current Top replacement I just snapped my rear cable, Dang it. The price jump from 50 to 70 dollars for my preferred cable was too much.
I...

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NOW HERE for the first time I will tell you the Secret of the Rear Cable and the Tops Seam.

The seam is Sewn, folded over and heat sealed, it is...

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Sun Jun 26, 2016 10:09 am
Creating your own Side Cables

Last post by Briano1234 « Thu Jun 16, 2016 9:46 am
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by Briano1234 » Mon Nov 28, 2011 1:43 am

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Go to the Hardware store and buy the following:

8 foot 1/16 SS or Galvanized Steel Cable.
8 foot 1/16 ID UV resistant Vinyl or Silicone tubing.
4...

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Major addition of older frame cables length and attachments.

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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Jun 16, 2016 9:46 am
Top not closing all the way.

Last post by Briano1234 « Wed Jun 15, 2016 9:30 am
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by jbdrumr » Tue Jun 14, 2016 8:15 pm

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So I'm having an issue with the top not closing all the way. I've looked around for ways to adjust everything and still I'm still not able to get it...

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The other issue that could be is that your J hooks don't jay anymore. As you are latching the top, as you move the latch to the closed position, the...

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Wed Jun 15, 2016 9:30 am
Rain Gutters for your top.

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun Apr 03, 2016 9:57 pm

by Briano1234 » Sun Apr 03, 2016 9:57 pm

Here is a repeat of how to make a set of rain gutters for your car.
I can't find my original.... So any way here it goes.

These aren't a issue if...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sun Apr 03, 2016 9:57 pm
Wind Noise and your top.

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun Apr 03, 2016 11:41 am

by Briano1234 » Sun Apr 03, 2016 11:41 am

If your top is giving you wind noise when it is closed at speed, there is a fix. The issue is that if your top's leading edge isn't laying flat to...

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Sun Apr 03, 2016 11:41 am
Found an upgrade for foam padding

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by Briano1234 » Tue Jan 05, 2016 2:54 pm

Today I stumbled on a 1 inch foam, that is called BOAT FOAM.
it was 48X72 inches which is the general width that you need.
It is supposedly more UV...

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Last post by Briano1234
Tue Jan 05, 2016 2:54 pm
That pesky rear cable.

Last post by Briano1234 « Tue Dec 08, 2015 12:47 pm

by Briano1234 » Tue Dec 08, 2015 12:47 pm

Over the last few tops, I have found that the rear cable that I endorse is a tad longer than needed and you can't get it tight enough.
I have had to...

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Last post by Briano1234
Tue Dec 08, 2015 12:47 pm
A sad top story

Last post by 84Vert « Mon Aug 03, 2015 1:15 pm
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by Briano1234 » Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:26 pm

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Tale of a sad little top.
Here is the top as I saw it.

The top is latched, yep it is sitting about 1/2 inch from locked down....

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Nice job

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Last post by 84Vert
Mon Aug 03, 2015 1:15 pm
Cloth Top Rear Cable Lubricant.

Last post by Briano1234 « Wed May 13, 2015 10:48 pm

by Briano1234 » Wed May 13, 2015 10:48 pm

A hint for you because I occasionally am a nice guy.
Don't use any type of petroleum Lubricant on a Cloth top or cable, leave that for the vinyl...

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Last post by Briano1234
Wed May 13, 2015 10:48 pm
Not all Frames are the Same.

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun May 10, 2015 8:51 am

by Briano1234 » Sun May 10, 2015 8:51 am

I suspect that the earlier frames 79-84.5 have a different Side cable connection.

Where as the newer style of frame front attachment point is:...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sun May 10, 2015 8:51 am
Installing your Rear Window.

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Jun 30, 2014 5:43 pm

by Briano1234 » Mon Jun 30, 2014 5:43 pm

Replacing your rear window in a Cabriolet top.

Tools
Tape Measure
Mason Twine
2 flat blade screwdrivers.
Small flat blade (jewelers)
Diagonal...

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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Jun 30, 2014 5:43 pm
top struts

Last post by kamzcab86 « Tue Jun 03, 2014 1:49 am
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by jimmy3fingers » Thu May 29, 2014 4:56 pm

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89 cabby has no struts at all, so i'm lost on ordering parts and what size and how they fit. How many are needed and what size ? I see briano posted...

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One strut per side for a total of two.

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Last post by kamzcab86
Tue Jun 03, 2014 1:49 am
Convertible top fitment

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun Jan 05, 2014 8:48 pm
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by Mikeb52 » Tue Sep 04, 2012 4:56 pm

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Hi all, glad to be a member.
I have an 88 cabby and a 90 Corrado G60 to keep me busy.

I just replaced the top on the cabby after following Briano...

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Also I forgot to mention I have not cut in the rear window yet. I thought it would be best to get it to close first, some others thought it might...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sun Jan 05, 2014 8:48 pm
Best Site For Replacement Top

Last post by Briano1234 « Sat Aug 10, 2013 10:33 am
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by weeees5 » Sat Aug 10, 2013 1:08 am

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I have been looking at web sites for a replacement top, but want to know if anyone knows of a good reliable site to order from? I am looking for a...

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I have been looking at web sites for a replacement top, but want to know if anyone knows of a good reliable site to order from? I am looking for a...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sat Aug 10, 2013 10:33 am
Passenger side top bowing any ideas

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun Jul 14, 2013 4:13 pm
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by chrism1241975 » Sat Jul 13, 2013 1:37 pm

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Passenger side top is bowing need to bring it back down to seal it up any ideas thanks for any help in advance

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Not sure of age care is a 91 top is what looks to be perfect

Well in the pictures I see little nicks on the edged of the door at the hinge points....

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Last post by Briano1234
Sun Jul 14, 2013 4:13 pm
Seal at the windshield

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Fri Jul 12, 2013 3:51 pm
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by weeees5 » Fri Jul 12, 2013 1:05 am

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I'm trying to find out where and how much a replacement seal is, where the roof meets the windshield. I'm about to buy a 1987 rabbit cabriolet and he...

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Hi and welcome to TRF.

First we need to determine the problem. I won't say it will never happen, but I've never seen the windshield seal worn out....

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Fri Jul 12, 2013 3:51 pm
Installing your headliner

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Jun 10, 2013 10:22 pm

by Briano1234 » Mon Jun 10, 2013 10:22 pm

Installing a Cabriolet Headliner.

To remove the head liner there are a few things that you need to know up front.
DO NOT CUT ANYTHING LOOSE.
Most of...

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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Jun 10, 2013 10:22 pm
Rear Window Help needed!

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Oct 29, 2012 3:24 pm
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by kieferwabbit » Sun Oct 28, 2012 6:43 am

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Hi guys,

I just installed a new top on my 1980, but I did not have the benefit of removing the old one to tell me how everything should look. The...

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rear passenger latch and lower strut pivot.

rear rubber band attachnment

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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Oct 29, 2012 3:24 pm
top lock down handle screw size

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Wed Sep 26, 2012 11:25 pm
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by jimmy3fingers » Wed Sep 26, 2012 11:26 am

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three screws in the top lock down handle for mounting. what are the two ( 2 ) screw sizes ? thanks, jimmy

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According to the VAGCAT board

You need the following hardware:

Qty ... Description ..... VW Part Number

2 ... Filster hood bolt M6X12 .... N...

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Wed Sep 26, 2012 11:25 pm
Swimming Pool infront seat? Dont even know how to swim GRR

Last post by cabbygal « Tue Sep 18, 2012 3:08 pm
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by cabbygal » Sun Sep 09, 2012 9:30 am

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:rmad: Hello everyone - all of a sudden my water logged Cabbie is getting worse - Mechanic thought it was drain plugs we - emptied those - I get a...

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Thanks so much everyone very informative information :)

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Last post by cabbygal
Tue Sep 18, 2012 3:08 pm
using top as a vent

Last post by bfrey003 « Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:15 am
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by bfrey003 » Mon Jul 09, 2012 1:21 am

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I was just curious if anyone else uses the convertible top as a air scoop vent. I found that if i pull down the driver latch but keep the j-hook in...

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unfortunately both my ac needs a recharge and i think the air blower itself needs to be replaced. hopefully though that should be fixed by end of...

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Last post by bfrey003
Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:15 am
Amended at the end,,,Creating your own Rear Cable

Last post by Briano1234 « Fri Jul 06, 2012 9:10 pm
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by Briano1234 » Mon Nov 28, 2011 1:44 am

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For all you do it yourselfer's or you cheap bastiches like me...

I found a pristine genuine vw topcable.... I have the pic's and the measurements...

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finished the cable with the pic's on how to install it...

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Last post by Briano1234
Fri Jul 06, 2012 9:10 pm
Ez-on Top instructions.

Last post by Autonut « Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:57 pm
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by Briano1234 » Thu Jul 05, 2012 2:53 pm

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Thought that you needed to see a bad set of instructions....

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Wow, that's so clear. Now I'm going to have my 9 year old grandson do it for me. Thanks for awesome info. :P

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Last post by Autonut
Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:57 pm
Not all tops are made the same BE careful

Last post by Briano1234 « Thu Jul 05, 2012 2:58 pm
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by Briano1234 » Fri Jun 22, 2012 4:56 pm

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I ordered a top from EBAY, a good supplier I thought, but never have bought from him before.

The top was delivered 2 weeks later than I was...

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Got the new Ez-on top, it is nicely made with the exception that it didn't come with fish tape to insert the side tension cables.

Embossed and flat...

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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Jul 05, 2012 2:58 pm
Top padding measurements

Last post by Briano1234 « Wed Jun 06, 2012 2:49 pm

by Briano1234 » Wed Jun 06, 2012 2:49 pm

Well I ordered a new padding kit for a top I am replacing for tears.
Since it is a day or 2 prior to getting the top I decided to
lay it out and...

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Last post by Briano1234
Wed Jun 06, 2012 2:49 pm
rear top cable problem

Last post by Briano1234 « Fri Apr 20, 2012 2:52 am
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by eric4321 » Wed Apr 18, 2012 8:38 pm

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Ok so I decided to replace the top on my 93. I have read the write ups and all was going well until now. I am having trouble geting the rear of the...

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No, the baby daughter is getting Married, and all spare time, effort, and Monies are going to the impending Nuptials. :)

Soon one of the cabbies is...

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Last post by Briano1234
Fri Apr 20, 2012 2:52 am
Another Drippy Knee Fix

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:20 pm

by Briano1234 » Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:20 pm

I have found one last place for the Drippy Knee.
It was so Obvious that I didn't catch it until now.

Lets start at the basic.

Step 1

Is your Rain...

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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:20 pm
Where the "A" pillar meets the Door.

Last post by Briano1234 « Sat Jan 07, 2012 1:48 pm

by Briano1234 » Sat Jan 07, 2012 1:48 pm

How the A Pillar and Door Seals Meet.

Here is a photo of the Door being closed.
Notice how the finger seal of the door is under the lip of the
A...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sat Jan 07, 2012 1:48 pm
Oiling your Hinge Points

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Nov 28, 2011 1:47 am

by Briano1234 » Mon Nov 28, 2011 1:47 am

If you ask yourself how long has it been since I last oiled my tops hinge points,
then it has been too long, Just another friendly reminder....

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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Nov 28, 2011 1:47 am
Where is my top Leaking?

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:40 am

by Briano1234 » Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:40 am

Where is my Car and Top Leaking from?

Here are a few of the areas that I have found where the water leaks most occur
Water in your car or drippy...

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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:40 am
Check your Nuts.

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by Briano1234 » Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:38 am

I hate to have you all do this, but if you have ordered a new rear cable from Cabrioworld or TMI, then you need to check your nuts.

It seems like...

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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:38 am
Replacement Top Struts

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:36 am

by Briano1234 » Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:36 am

Ran across this on the tex.
So I ordered a set.

Cheaper replacement struts for your top,

strut - 9416K337 110lb force required
eyelet - 9416K84...

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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:36 am
Changing out/ removing your Top Latches.

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:33 am

by Briano1234 » Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:33 am

Open or unlatch your top to access the 3 screws.
The screws may be rusted, so you may want to use some PB-Blaster and allow it to work.
If the Screws...

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Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:33 am

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