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Jan 12, 2014 | 07:02 PM

Torch Ace

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Racer

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From: Magnolia Texas

Convert Top

Just wondering if anyone has converted a power top to manual top or is it even possible?

Jan 12, 2014 | 07:18 PM

MGretz70

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From: Mascoutah Illinois

Just curious to why? Did your motor break or something?

Jan 12, 2014 | 07:41 PM

Torch Ace

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Racer

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From: Magnolia Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGretz70

Just curious to why? Did your motor break or something?

Yes, I don't want to pay the big bucks to have it fixed

Jan 12, 2014 | 07:55 PM

su8pack1

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Pick up parts from a salvage and fix it yourself. Can't be any harder than replacing the whole works.

Jan 12, 2014 | 08:06 PM

Eric_G

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From: Dry Shiddies Washington

I find this an interesting post as I have been part of this conversation on the Porsche site as well on Boxster verts. I have always converted power verts to manual as there is nothing that keeps me from getting stuck...which has happened in the past due to failed motors, broken transmission or actuator cables.

Good luck on which ever way you go!

Jan 12, 2014 | 10:25 PM

DAS ZED

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From: Snohomish WA

The owners manual outlines how to operate the top manually in the case of motor failure. There should be a special wrench in the glove box. Use the tool to open the hydraulic bypass screw on the pump. Then operate the top manually. If you don't have the wrench an allen wrench of the apprpriate size will work.

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Jan 12, 2014 | 10:32 PM

Torch Ace

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DAS ZED

I have no special wrench - guess someone wanted it more than me. What kind of wrench is it?

Jan 12, 2014 | 10:47 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Torch Ace

I have no special wrench - guess someone wanted it more than me. What kind of wrench is it?

6mm allen

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ulic-pump.html

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Jan 12, 2014 | 10:51 PM

duramaxsky

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From: Ravensdale WA

What year is your car? I would fix mine. I got 3LT because I hate manual tops. I was glad to see a way to operate it in the book if it breaks though. Mine has the wrench.