It will usually mean that you have snapped one of the plastic end caps off of the convertible top push rod.
Porsche boxster roof rods.
You will hear a loud snap or bang as you are lowering or raising the roof.
But i am having trouble understanding how the roof worked with rods of different lengths and how the rod got seriously bent with no collateral damage.
Mechanism roof rod pivot arm to frame 986 boxster 1997 2004 not handed sku.
When compared to other convertible cars like the bmw 3 series i find the design of the boxster roof to be relatively simple.
I just purchased a pair of push rod assemblies for the 986 boxster s roof.
It is just a matter of time before you experience a broken porsche boxster convertible top push rod.
Mechanism roof rod pivot arm to frame 986 boxster 1997 2004 not handed share.
Oem porsche rod attached to side mechanism pivot arm going forward to the hood frame priced each two per car not handed.
Is there any write up i could read to help me install this push rod for convertible top transmission pivot properly.
One is when an elastic strip on each side loses its stretch.
Porsche boxster soft tops from 1997 2012 have a couple of failure points.
986 forum for porsche boxster cayman owners.
Broken plastic end cap.
Now the question is how to properly install them with regards to the proper calibration of the convertible roof mechanism.