top not working

Copacetic Kris · 10-25-2007, 10:31 AM

Well I just lost the functionallity of my roof top

The service repairman said it was due to my hose being pinched

and all my fluid bleeding out. They said it would be awhile as parts are so hard to get for our beautiful beasts. Hopefully it will be here B4 the Laughlin run

Will let you all know what happens as it happens.

big-daddy · 10-25-2007, 10:36 AM

Chris, same thing happened to mine a while back. The issue is getting the special hydraulic fluid, mine took 8 weeks. It is the same fluid as used by the SAAB convertables and is more readily availbale. Good luck!

Y2KVert · 10-25-2007, 11:04 AM

Sorry to hear of this, best of luck on a speedy repair.

Copacetic Kris · 10-25-2007, 12:51 PM

Thankx BIG DADDY I have my fingers crossed for getting these repairs done quickly. Hope they can get the parts from one of the other dealers as they think they can. Thankfully it's getting rainy down here in ATL.

Beach potato · 10-25-2007, 01:40 PM

I was told my my Corvette service writer to take the SSR to the local Caddy dealer for issues with the top...maybe this might help you.

CoronaDan · 10-25-2007, 01:45 PM

Where Did The Pinch Occur?
Is There Anything We Can Do To Prevent This From Happening??

big-daddy · 10-25-2007, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CoronaDan

Where Did The Pinch Occur?
Is There Anything We Can Do To Prevent This From Happening??

Mine occured on the drivers side on the lines that feed the struts for the cover, not the roof lifts. You can check these lines from time to time to be sure they are attached properlyand look for signes of pinching or chafing. If you have a leak, you will smell the fluid when you open the roof storage area.

wildcat66 · 10-25-2007, 03:35 PM

Chris what parts are they waiting on? Sorry to hear about that, gotta watch those lines to keep them from being pinched

HotRodGirl · 10-25-2007, 04:58 PM

I think I'm going to take a little time this weekend and check mine.

Steve......bummer feel for ya

Hope she's back on the road soon

Copacetic Kris · 10-26-2007, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by wildcat66

Chris what parts are they waiting on? Sorry to hear about that, gotta watch those lines to keep them from being pinched

They said they are waiting for the hose and fluid and that they were contacting other dealers to see if any of them had the parts. I hope it isn't too long a wait as the top down days are getting shorter.

Copacetic Kris · 10-31-2007, 09:34 AM

I tought I saw a thread on securing the hose' so as to not get pinched or rub against the top as it's going up or down. Can anyone point me to that thread?

WOW_FCTR · 10-31-2007, 10:01 AM

I looked...couldn't find it.......hmmmmmm.....guess I'm getting old in my old age

Copacetic Kris · 10-31-2007, 10:09 AM

I'm still looking as well. Maybe it was in one of the tips and tricks.

RUN ROD RUN · 10-31-2007, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Copacetic Chris

I tought I saw a thread on securing the hose' so as to not get pinched or rub against the top as it's going up or down. Can anyone point me to that thread?

I recal Mike Powel posted something about secure the wires. Maybe that what you're thinking.

MDC SSR · 10-31-2007, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Copacetic Chris

Well I just lost the functionallity of my roof top

The service repairman said it was due to my hose being pinched

and all my fluid bleeding out. They said it would be awhile as parts are so hard to get for our beautiful beasts. Hopefully it will be here B4 the Laughlin run

Will let you all know what happens as it happens.

Chris, when you came to Savannah, the hose was rubbing on the top and leaving a rub mark. Good luck getting it fixed. Hope to see you in MV next May.

WOW_FCTR · 10-31-2007, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by RUN ROD RUN

I recal Mike Powel posted something about secure the wires. Maybe that what you're thinking.

I found Mike's thread (or one of them anyway)
roof scuff!

Copacetic Kris · 10-31-2007, 12:42 PM

I'll be there to be sure. Right now I'm getting my clutch fixed as it went Kaput on me(bummer).

Maui Mike · 10-31-2007, 01:20 PM

I got a new quart of fluid if ya need it and Pick_a_Part (ebay) Cleveland has the roof.

Copacetic Kris · 10-31-2007, 01:25 PM

Thankx Mike but I already got some 3\4 DOT synthetic fluid. Besides what would it cost you to send it to me from the beautiful iles?

Maui Mike · 10-31-2007, 01:28 PM

It's just money and if it helps another, that's good enough for me.

Copacetic Kris · 10-31-2007, 01:48 PM

You are very kind sir, but I'm getting my service peeps to replace the fluid w/ the super DOT 4. But I might come over there and need a ride around the Island in style.

Maui Mike · 10-31-2007, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Copacetic Chris

But I might come over there and need a ride around the Island in style.

Anytime!

yellow bear · 10-31-2007, 11:11 PM

Chris, I've had rub markis in the sail part of the driver's side since day one. Pointed out to service writer it was the ny-wrap holds the hyd line to the dog-leg that was putting the swirl marks on the roof. The line was also cracked where it was flexing. Parts been on order for a month and a half already. If I get to your stage, I may choose to put a barbed tubing splice in and clamp both ends until the replacement comes in, whenever that will be, but, I ain't going topless until then...... I hate when I have to hold my breath..... don't ya just hate the 6 molar suck sound ???? Couldn't hurt to have an escape plan "B", huh. Fingers crossed for ya.
yellow bear