Just recieved my Push Rod for the convertible top but..

[CJ_Boxster]

But when i put the top in service mode to remove the broken push rod, I noticed that the ball joint with the broken red plastic attached to it isnt there anymore, When the push rod first broke i remember seeing the broken end still attached to the ball joint, Now the Ball joint is MISSING...WTF!!!!!! I looked around where the skeleton of the top mounts to the car but i dont see the ball joint anywhere...How does that ball joint mount to the top assembly? and does the dealer sell this separatly?

[Tool Pants]

The ball attaches to the frame with a nut. Look at the other side of the top. You can buy the ball and nut from the dealer.

But I hope you did not break the frame and that is why the ball came out. This is not good.

[CJ_Boxster]

Thanks, I ordered one from porsche today, I looked to see if the nut and remaining threaded peice of the ball pin were still attached to the skeleton but they werent.

for future reference, Ball pin cost $9.19