if its not one thing its another - top problem now

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Originally Posted by schoir

You can do it from either side, but if you are going to be rotating the V-levers you will have to pry off the end that is pressed onto the V-lever's steel ball.

The important thing is to operate the top so that there is no pressure being exerted by the large spring inside the black "hydraulic" pushrod. It's doable in the service position.

Regards, Maurice.

today I released the top from the pushrod levers and the top itself is as free to move as a free thing on a free day - so its not the top binding. I operated the switch and the binding is still there. Clamshell jerks and does not close properly.

Next I will disconnect the clamshell - though not sure what you mean by your last para. If I pry the ball end off will this have the effect you talk about?

Then if the transmission operates correctly am I looking at the black hydraulic rods being bad? Is there a check to confirm that?

Thanks

Simon