02 XK8 snapped Convertible top frame member
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02 XK8 snapped Convertible top frame member
My wifey tried to close the roof of her 02 XK8 the other day, after hearing a loud snap, she realized that she still had a large roller fabric sticking out of the back seat. One of the roof frame members snapped. Is it possible to remove and replace a frame member or are they assembled in away that they can not be taken apart?
Thank you in advance.
Jamie
Thank you in advance.
Jamie
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That is quite a feat to break a frame. Was she raising it manually or normal hydraulic? Are you sure it was the black frame?
I have seen cases where the tension rod that extends across/above the rear window will pop out of its plastic bushings and make a lot of noise.
Can you shoot some pics so we can see where it failed?
I am pretty sure the frame was not intended to be serviceable.
However that hasn't stopped us from doing so in other places.
I have seen cases where the tension rod that extends across/above the rear window will pop out of its plastic bushings and make a lot of noise.
Can you shoot some pics so we can see where it failed?
I am pretty sure the frame was not intended to be serviceable.
However that hasn't stopped us from doing so in other places.
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Thank you for your responses. We have located a frame, but her dark blue top is not that common , plus it is in really good shape. I was hoping to get that frame and just swap out the broken member. Either way, it looks like I need to pick up the frame while I can. Does anyone know what material they frame is made of? The break is easily accessible and was thinking it could be carefully tack welded?
See the attached photo of the snapped frame member.
Thanks gain for your help.
Jamie
See the attached photo of the snapped frame member.
Thanks gain for your help.
Jamie
Last edited by JCam; 05-22-2018 at 06:33 AM.
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My wifey tried to close the roof of her 02 XK8 the other day, after hearing a loud snap, she realized that she still had a large roller fabric sticking out of the back seat. One of the roof frame members snapped. Is it possible to remove and replace a frame member or are they assembled in away that they can not be taken apart?
Thank you in advance.
Jamie
Thank you in advance.
Jamie
Our local upholstery guru says he can make the repair if we find a replacement frame member. Working to source the part now.
Jamie
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contact Jim Shaub: shop@soughtout1.net
(480) 382-8211
He deals in salvage parts for the x100 and has an 02 convertible where some roof parts have been removed. Perhaps he would be willing to part out the frame. Sounds like a bad casting that caused the breakage.
(480) 382-8211
He deals in salvage parts for the x100 and has an 02 convertible where some roof parts have been removed. Perhaps he would be willing to part out the frame. Sounds like a bad casting that caused the breakage.
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