Can a top hydraulic be replaced on a Chrysler convertible?
Can a top hydraulic be replaced on a Chrysler convertible?
When removing the hydraulic lines from the cylinders, please retract the cylinder shafts first. That way, you avoid that any accidentally slipping tool might damage the polished cylinder shaft. Top Hydraulics can replace the shafts with some from our own production, but we would have to charge extra.
Why is my hydraulic pump leaking on my Chrysler convertible?
If your convertible top is moving slowly or not at all, you likely have one or both of the hydraulic cylinders leaking, which emptied out the pump’s reservoir. This is normal for a convertible of this age, as the seals in the hydraulic cylinders are decaying.
How do you fill a hydraulic pump in a Chrysler convertible?
You can fill the pump slowly with a syringe or a squirt bottle through the fill plug in the middle, on top of the pump. You may need to use pliers or vise grips to loosen the plug if you end up stripping the 5-mm inside hex. The filling process through the fill plug is slow.
How to remove hydraulic motor from Sebring Touring convertible?
2.Remove the hydraulic pump/motor from its mounting location but don’t remove any lines (Refer to 23 – Body/Convertible Top/ASSEMBLY, Hydraulic – Removal) . 3.Remove the pump bracket and jute/cover that surrounds the pump. 4.The fill hole to the reservoir is on the left side of the pump as it is mounted.
How many hydraulic cylinders are in a Chrysler convertible?
Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Model Years 2006-2008 use two hydraulic lift cylinders. Top Hydraulics offers a Core Exchange option for PT Cruiser hydraulic cylinders, where we can ship cylinders from our stock first. Chrysler Crossfire Convertible Top Hydraulic Cylinders Rebuild/Upgrade Service, using the best seals available.
If your convertible top is moving slowly or not at all, you likely have one or both of the hydraulic cylinders leaking, which emptied out the pump’s reservoir. This is normal for a convertible of this age, as the seals in the hydraulic cylinders are decaying.
You can fill the pump slowly with a syringe or a squirt bottle through the fill plug in the middle, on top of the pump. You may need to use pliers or vise grips to loosen the plug if you end up stripping the 5-mm inside hex. The filling process through the fill plug is slow.
Is there a top hydraulic upgrade on a PT Cruiser?
Chrysler | 2004-2008 PT Cruiser Convertible Rebuild/Upgrade service for main lift cylinder (s) using Top Hydraulics’ proprietary seal upgrade, or replacement of hydraulic lines, or rebuild service of the pump, or any combination of the above.
