Just made a first attempt at disconnecting the ball joints. I can feel where the clamshell pushrod connects to the transmission crank arm, but I cannot locate the plastic ball joint (top connection) to remove it. I felt around for like 10 minutes and couldn't locate it. It seems like its accessible when the top is down (per the manual)..unfortunately my top is stuck in the up position. Has anyone figured a way to remove the ball joint without lowering the top?
I had some pics on my computer. This shows the clip that can be removed with a long screwdriver. First pic is looking back, over the engine. second pic is looking forward with the clamshell slightly raised.
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I had some pics on my computer. This shows the clip that can be removed with a long screwdriver. First pic is looking back, over the engine. second pic is looking forward with the clamshell slightly raised.
Ha! I already saw your video...I was hoping that I could avoid doing this as it seems like more faffing about than the ball joint. But it appears that Porsche did not design the top to be easily lowered when it's not working!
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