Convertible Top Problem

[schoir]

Originally Posted by 97 Boxster

Can the cables you mentioned be tightened? If so where do you tighten them and how much?

The cables are called "tension ropes" by Porsche, and there is an adjustment possible. You can turn the 14mm bolt that sits vertically, and just inboard of the lowest part of each tension rope CCW, and that will in effect "lower" the steel ball that it attaches to, and thus increase the downward pull on the rear main bow.

Regards, Maurice.

[joshua6060]

I Think I have found the problem, not sure, but I think this is it, can anyone tell me if a screw should be here and is somehow missing and if so, what size/type of screw goes in here?

[schoir]

Originally Posted by joshua6060

I Think I have found the problem, not sure, but I think this is it, can anyone tell me if a screw should be here and is somehow missing and if so, what size/type of screw goes in here?

There is definitely a screw missing from that location. It's a small Torx head screw, and its function is to hold one end of the cable fixed at the base of the B-pillar, with the other end of the cable being anchored on the shoulder plate on that side.

That missing screw would cause the "opening getting larger and larger", so replacing the screw will fix it.

Here is a link that shows the particular screw (T20 torx) and gives you a cautionary warning about not stripping the aluminum (or magnesium?) threads that it goes into:
http://sites.google.com/site/mikefocke2/replacingthetop-adiy

Look at the text in paragraph 6 in that DIY, and click on the photo to blow it up.

Regards, Maurice.

[BentMick]

I have a 1999 Boxster with the similar side cable slack. However, the rear eyelet and bolt are in place. There is still a loose fit above the passenger side window. It doesn't leak water but is noisy and loose. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks,
BentMick