Pretty much all Porsche convertibles from 1997 through 2012 have plastic ball joints that easily fail. When these break, the motor and lid still move, but the convertible top won’t move on it’s own.
For parts, check out my blog: http://burnerscars.blogspot.com/2017/07/porsche-convertible-top-repair.html
As always, I am just a car enthusiast. I can’t advise you on safety. There are always risks. You must be able to assess risks and take responsibility for your own safety.
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good video…thanks a lot
You seem like a real chill dude. Nice video
Thanks for the videos all great information and helps us save $$ on repair cost. Congrats on the new Baby!!
Wow, congratulations on the your baby. Thanks again for all your help, without your videos, I would have sat idle just looking at my car.
My push rod popped off but didn't break. I just snapped back on. Should I replace anyway? Also, is there any trick to replacing a micro switch in the transmission? my motor only goes one way and someone suggested the micro switch could be the problem.
So the end of my arm with the allen wrench bolt has a lot of play. Is this normal?
Thanks for the video just had the exact same problem about a month ago and fixed having found the exact same vendor who sells the plastic parts as a stand alone component. Much cheaper than buying the entire arm. I really enjoy your video's they are logical and step by step with excellent explanations. Hope you keep them coming have you done one on brake replacement?
Is the next project how to install a baby seat in a 986? Congratulations! I hope you still have time to make some videos after the baby arrives.
Congrats on the Baby!
Hi there from the UK. Great video, but not hit this problem yet. Congrats on impending fatherhood!
I do have a question though. What is your opinion of installing larger throttle bodies and plenums in search of extra power/torque? Interested?
Yes my wife put my CD book in the back with top up and when I put the top down it broke the tip off thus that's why they are made of plastic to save your gears!! I bought the tips like you did and replaced it. Congrats about your baby coming!! Thanks for your video's I tell people about them all the time on the various 986 FB sites.
Congrats on the having the baby! mines 20 now and it's been the best thing in my life 🙂 I appreciate all your videos! Keep 'em coming at whatever frequency that you can. Your life's about to get really really busy! 😀
Congrats dude! glad to see youre still alive. 🙂
Great Video, learning all the time. These cars look difficult to work on but I have so much more confidence after watching you in your videos.
All your videos have been life savers for the shade tree mechanic inside me. It has been fun learning about the Porsche Boxster thanks to you!!!
Always entertaining 🙂
Love your videos, Congratz on going to have a baby.
OFF TOPIC: Ben, have you checked out James P on the IMS differential pressure problem yet? I would be interested in knowing what you think about his observations and solution.
Another excellent video! Congrats on the baby too.
Congratulations for the upcoming baby! I am really excited to see more of these videos and the quality gets better each time! I had the same issue I think I bought the same plastic to change it but its been a while…