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RE: CONVERTABLE TOP HELP - 7/24/2008 3:18:46 AM

test point

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Yes, I saw the picture and the fluid level is way too low! Might not be the problem but should be corrected first to eliminate the issue. Any signs of leaking oil?

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RE: CONVERTABLE TOP HELP - 7/24/2008 7:41:54 AM

lcyoung

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seem like its leaking oil.. on the driver side right by the code reader.. at first i thought it was somthing they forgot to clean up... and can that hole where u manually latch the top down.. be fix cause its stripped out...

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RE: CONVERTABLE TOP HELP - 7/24/2008 11:29:26 AM

hlgeorge

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That hydraulic line goes down the driver side behind the fuses, so it is very likely that the leak could show up around the OBD2 port. If you are not familier with the top hydraulics, I suggest you take it to a repair shop that has experience with them.

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RE: CONVERTABLE TOP HELP - 7/24/2008 1:00:42 PM

Gus

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Go to my web page and select Roof Hose Repair and see if that helps.

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RE: CONVERTABLE TOP HELP - 7/25/2008 6:57:24 AM

GordoCatCar

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Hi Gus. Thanks for your pics on the top hose replacement. As you can see this is a common problem and anyone wanting to replace the complete hose should view your photos before beginning the project. BTW, I am beginning to think total replacement is a much better fix. This thread is case in point. He notes the leak is in the general area of the splice. I would not be surprised if the splice itself was the problem Hopefully he only needs to tighten the couplings.

Did you resolve your Restricted Performance warning text?

Gordo

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RE: CONVERTABLE TOP HELP - 8/17/2008 12:51:26 PM

Gus

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Yes Gordo I did get it resolved. I put the story on my page. How is the hose going?

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XK8 1999 100,400mi
XJ6 1995 153,000mi
Rav4 1996 241,000mi and counting
www.gusglikas.com/autorepair.htm

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