Hello-

The top on my car is getting slower and slower to come up. It goes down with no problem. Any ideas as to what it could be. I know the motor is working. Do you add fluid to these things - do the cylinders go bad?

Anybody know where I can get some info?

Daryl?

Take Cre-

Paul

paul check that the cylinders aren't leaking...


1st 1st gen on air.....

just look for a fluid leak on the cylinders?

Paul- Check the fluid level.

http://www.geocities.com/doctorsvt/cavtech

I just posted this on my webpage a week ago. If your seals in the top cylinders are bad, the fluid will leak out and cause the top motor to work slower *harder.

Manual says to use brake fluid. I have heard of some people running ATF in there as well, and PS fluid...but I'd stick with brake fluid unless you completely flush the system out.

I can post more page scans from the manual when I get home this weekend if you'd like.

i run ATF, that's what alldatadiy.com suggests, and seems to work awesome thusfar


1st 1st gen on air.....

Grand Slam!

The top works great, the only casualty was the rubber cap that tore in 2 when I removed it. Know where I can get another?

Two things fixed in one night, I hope the clutch replacement, interior replacement, and intercooler install go this smoothly.

Thanks again for all the assistance!

Brake fluid and ATF are completely incompatible!! If the manual says brake fluid, use it. If the manual says ATF, don't use brake fluid. My 2nd gen uses ATF.

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Good news Paul! Glad to hear its back up and running. I have no part# for the rubber plug, but a place on the web called "Hydro-e-lectric" sells convertible top parts and they may have something that works. Google them for their web address.

Yes, the 86 Cavalier GM shop manual says brake fluid or similar hydraulic fluid. As long as we're on topic, would PS fluid work as well?

Once the system is flushed, ATF would also work I would think.

I contacted them - thanks Daryl.

Hydro-e-lectric sent me a new plug.

I am sure they are warming me up for a cylinder purchase.

Thanks again Daryl!

Right on!

Glad they worked out for you.