The f#@!*'ng top

[donv]

Just a guess....

If it is the part I'm thinking of (wire cord w/plastic shielding and grey metal ball end), I believe that cord ends up under tension when the top is closed. There is some form of friction or circlip retention inside the ball end that keeps the part on the post/nipple that it mates with. Two ideas:

1) have you checked to see that the part feels like it is engaging firmly? I have had trouble getting them on before, as it was so tight. There is a clear "snap" when the part goes on properly. I would expect that if the part(s) became worn then the retention would be reduced and might pop off. Also, if the post were bent instead of being straight out, that might affect the retention.

2) I know this may be obvious, but have you reviewed the routing on both sides against one another? Is the one staying on differently routed?