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Thread: Top needs help to go down
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07-10-2007, 10:25 AM #1
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Top needs help to go down
It just started happening the other day. I have to give it a little push to get it going and then it goes down. I haven't checked the manual yet as I am lazy. Just wondering if these things need to have fluid added occasionaly and what type of maintenance I need to do.
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07-10-2007, 11:50 AM #2
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Black- 1998 Trans Am WS6 'Vert
When this happens, most likely you are low on fluid. Check the motor's resevoir under the carpet in the driver's-side trunk well. Should be ~ 1/2 full of fluid (between two lines on resevoir). Our motors are notorious for leaks. If low, remove plug on top and top-off w/ mineral oil (GM's recommendation).
If you have a leak (most do), not sure what can be done to stop it short of a new motor, and even then the new one will probably leak too. I've yet to see a "fix" posted that fixes the leak permanently.
Johnny B - '98 "Triple Black" WS6 Convert, M6, All Options, ASC #3030 (1 of 50)
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07-10-2007, 03:23 PM #3
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Pewter metallic- 2000 Camaro SS
If for some reason your motor does need to be replaced, I have one from my previous vert I would be willing to sell for a very reasonable price
Start by checking the fluid level first like Johnny mentioned.
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07-11-2007, 01:17 PM #4
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Thanks for the response I'll check the fluid level. If I end up needing a motor I'll let you know.
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07-15-2007, 05:41 AM #5
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triple-black- 2000 CamaroSS convertible
also, when the top is closed, open the valve and close it completely... will reset the pressure in the system... might help.
Eugenio_SS
almost stock triple-black 2000 SS convertible with 17x11s on all 4 w/ 315s at the track or on the street with 18x10.5s on all 4 w/ 315s: (1), (2)
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07-15-2007, 07:45 AM #6
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07-15-2007, 01:23 PM #7
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triple-black- 2000 CamaroSS convertible
opposite side of the spare tire in the trunk
open the trunk, on the driver side, you'll see a little trap door.... lift it and there is a knob.
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07-15-2007, 08:04 PM #8
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08-04-2007, 06:19 AM #9
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bright rally red- 2002 ss 35th
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08-04-2007, 06:23 AM #10
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08-04-2007, 03:16 PM #11
My top takes 7 seconds to go up and 9 seconds to go down.
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