Convertible top now kaput

[clickman]

I think a lot of problems are created by not greasing the slides at the sides of the car. Proactive maintenance there can reduce the chances of binding and damaging motors/transmissions.

[Crono0001]

Originally Posted by clickman

I think a lot of problems are created by not greasing the slides at the sides of the car. Proactive maintenance there can reduce the chances of binding and damaging motors/transmissions.

Something I have never done.

Noted. I will let you know the verdict when I get time this weekend.

[Steve Tinker]

Originally Posted by clickman

I think a lot of problems are created by not greasing the slides at the sides of the car. Proactive maintenance there can reduce the chances of binding and damaging motors/transmissions.

Can you elaborate re the "slides"....
I don't think I have ever seen anything regarding greasing on the Boxster top mechanism.

[AKnowles]

Originally Posted by Steve Tinker

Can you elaborate re the "slides"....
I don't think I have ever seen anything regarding greasing on the Boxster top mechanism.

+1 as this is news to me too

[Whippy]

Originally Posted by clickman

I think a lot of problems are created by not greasing the slides at the sides of the car. Proactive maintenance there can reduce the chances of binding and damaging motors/transmissions.

I absoluitely agree - amazing how many folks dont do or know about this tip!

[clickman]

Here's the reference thread. Unfortunately the pics seem to no longer be there. So I took one myself.

http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/19797-top-body-structural-damage.html