Hey Guys,, I just purchased a convert. with a power top.. The motor spins fine but the top does nothing.. Any ideas on what to look at first.. or how to fix.. This is my first convert. so any assistance would be greatly appreciated..

Thanks, Joe..

Probably no fluid in the pump and lines. you need to add fluid and bleed the lines.

Here is a post on the subject:
bleeding top thread (http://www.camaros.net/forum/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=22;t=000003#000004)

Hey Kevin,,

Thx for the quick reply.. I will check it tomorrow and see.. I was thinking something was disconnected by the way the motor just spins freely.. Right now the top doesn't move at all.. I will do some investigating tomorrow and post my progress..

Thanks again!!!!
Joe..

Hey Kevin,,

Thx for the quick reply.. I will check it tomorrow and see.. I was thinking something was disconnected by the way the motor just spins freely.. Right now the top doesn't move at all.. I will do some investigating tomorrow and post my progress..

Thanks again!!!!
Joe..

One reason for height difference is a problem that I have. The previous owner when replacing the top also put in a aftermarket folding glass window. I love the look when the top is up (lol..when its under the car cover) but when down it sits way to high for my liking & the boot is not an option. Infact, I have plans to remove it & have a plastic one sewn in.

Curt

Well,, I have added the fluid and got some movement but not much at all.. It sounds like the motor is leaking fluid when under a strain. (going up) I'm assuming maybe the seals are bad in the pump and it is not able to build enough pressure too raise it up.. Is there anything else I should try before replacing the pump??

Thanks, Joe.

I would also take a good look at the hoses for leaks. I experienced the same problem with my car after a power window was repaired only to find that they had kimked a hose. Eventually the kink developed into a crack and I lost all the fluid.

You can buy a seal kit for the pump at the parts houses for around $15. There is not much to the pump side if your motor is good.

I will check the hoses and if I have no luck, then off to the parts store for the rebuild kit.. Thanks for the info. guys.. I appreciate it..


Joe..