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Originally Posted by 986lp
Thanks guys. Even with the arms disconnected, i.e. the top in manual mode, the top didn't meet the windshield frame well. Should it be able to without pressure from the top mechanism?
CrisZenithBlue, in the file the PO gave me is a receipt from Sierra Auto Tops, so I think the car has the original frame.
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Yeah, if the fabric was replaced they dont need to take the frame out. Maybe still worth a look at the 3 bolts on each side, i can't quite remember if you can see markings of where the bolts sat before to see if it was ever touched but it would only take a minute by lifting the back/glass end up as if you were to put it in service mode.
could there be an issue with the hook latch? when a new top is put on the material is tigher and it's normally a bit harder to close the center latch until it stretches, which could take a while. I am not aware of the hook latch being a common fail but in my mind, once the hook is in, the top should be pulled in to the frame. From your video it looks like even with the latch closed you can still move the top around. how is the latch to close, is it tight or very loose?
Also, i believe even in manual mode without any of the arms or the balljoints connected you top should sit properly and stretch between the front latch being closed and the 2 cables in the back.
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