In an over abundance of caution, I took apart my latch system when I noticed the first drop of hydraulic fluid. As you can see, the leak seems to be very minimal, however, the issue seems to be that I do not know where it is originating from. My guess is the hydraulic ram as the connections look dry - any advice?

 

If it were me - just looking at the hoses - it is only a matter of time before they separate from the connector and you have a true green shower. Recommend replacing hoses and having top hydraulics rebuild the latch ram.


I would check the hoses and lift rams as well. A complete set of hoses from either Top Hydraulics or Cabriolet Hydraulics run around $600. Top Hydraulics will rebuild rams not sure about Cabriolet Hydraulics.

 

Mine was leaking no just a tad from the plunger seal.

 

Is there residual pressure in the ram? I ask because I want to disconnect it and send it out for repair, wondering if there is a procedure to release the pressure?

 

release pressure at the pump by turning petcock counterclockwise, then you are ok to remove the rams, hoses.

 

I was able to bring the hoses and ram outside the car while still connected to minimize my interior getting damaged. Was actually very easy to do, I took the entire tray off as well, Sent my ram to Top Hydraulics and will be getting front hoses as well


Ram ready to ship



I did all the removal outside the car



the tray containing the complete latching system comes out easily