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kabel · 03-17-2010, 06:55 AM

The drivers side cable for the top mechanism broke the other day. I had to pop off the struts for the top and the clam-shell to get the top closed. But because only the right side went up the clam-shell assembly is bent someplace preventing it from laying flat.

I am hoping when I actually fix the problem with the cable and re-attach the top and clam-shell all will sit flush again.

But for now I cannot figure out what part(s) is actually tweaked.
Any suggestion or experience on what is actually bent?

03-17-2010, 06:55 AM	#1
kabel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 998	Top - how to fix bent Clam-shell? The drivers side cable for the top mechanism broke the other day. I had to pop off the struts for the top and the clam-shell to get the top closed. But because only the right side went up the clam-shell assembly is bent someplace preventing it from laying flat. I am hoping when I actually fix the problem with the cable and re-attach the top and clam-shell all will sit flush again. But for now I cannot figure out what part(s) is actually tweaked. Any suggestion or experience on what is actually bent? __________________ kabel Orlando - 99 BMW M Coupe (autocross toy), '11 Mazdaspeed 3 (dog hauler), '99 10AE Miata (the new daily driver)