GAHH Top, Engine Access

[tonycarreon]

i know a lot of people always ask what the engine bay access is like after installing a GAHH (glass + 3 bow) top. decided to clean the MAF today and took a few pictures.

[clickman]

I looked at the first one and went
The ones after that don't look too bad!

Thanks for posting.

[tonycarreon]

it honestly wasn't too bad. i wouldn't want to have to do a lot of work through it, but getting the air filter out and the MAF out wasn't too much trouble. ended up having one hand come from outside and the other went through the inside and behind the seat. looked through the glass to see what i was doing.

was able to get the air filter out (wasn't bad after a year and a half (1 yr with no snorkel)) and was able to get the MAF out, clean it and put it back in.

as a side note after cleaning the MAF i've noticed that it seems to idle better (it used to "hunt" for a few seconds upon start up. now it just goes right to 800) and the exhaust doesn't smell anywhere near as "rich" as it used to.

[jaykay]

Thanks for this Tony.....doesn't look too bad. What do you think ...20 percent reduction in access?

[tonycarreon]

Originally Posted by jaykay

Thanks for this Tony.....doesn't look too bad. What do you think ...20 percent reduction in access?

yeah, 20-30 tops. depending on where you stop the top you get a little more or a little less. i found that opening it further than i did with the plaatic gave a little more since you can push the glass in a little, but then the z top kind of gets in the way. for smaller jobs not an issue but like i said i would hate to do a lot of intricate work.

[2TrunkSteve]

I did the GAHH top about 18 months ago. I would concur with the 20-30% reduction in the workable opening. I like the top much better though and the clear glass is 90% better than my old clouded plastic window. I'd say it was a great trade-off.