Hydraulic Hood Latch Ram Repair (convertible)
 

So still not tackled my green shower yet, I only have a drip so I purchased the pipes to find out its my Hydraulic Ram that leaks, the expensive bit so outrageous money to buy new, over £600.00, second hand in the UK is approx £250 plus and no real guarantee that wont leak later, so has anyone in the UK had one repaired by a hydraulic repair service, there are tons of hydraulic people around but a recommended one from someone who has done this is always better?
So has anyone out that actually had one rebuilt? I could not get it apart without damaging it, to fit the seals so I figure best send it off somewhere to rebuild, its a simple enough job once you can unscrew the end fitting and have the seals.

Drop me a line if you've had this done?

Cheers Pete . .

Many of us have had them rebuilt by Top Hydraulics located in Oregon, USA. But since many European manufacturers have similar systems which also leak, I think you will probably find a source much closer to you.

Top Hydraulics Rebuilt and Upgraded Convertible Top Cylinders, Pumps, Hydraulic Lines - Top Hydraulics, Inc

So I got my Hydraulic ram rebuilt and no more green showers. Cost £160 inc VAT from a Hydraulic a specialist, they laughed and said this is truly the smallest job they have every taken on, but all good and guaranteed for 1 year.

So if anyone is interested in the UK not spending £650 for a new ram from Jaguar or £350 on second hand part from a scrap dealer I can recommend these guys to rebuild yours with a years guarantee;-
Completely Hydraulic
offices
Barking 020 8593 9869
Harlow 01279 417403

Friendly blokes, great service took a week to turnaround.