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dflouie1

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  1. Hi, I am still working on my top when I have time. In timing the top, I came across a snag. The left side of the clamshell does not line up flush with the body. See the pics below of the left and right sides. I disconnected the lever rods and manually raised the top, but the clamshell is still not lined up. Could the clamshell and/or arms be bent, or do you think it's a simple adjustment somewhere? Thanks, Daniel :(
  2. I finally found the time to work on my top again. I replaced the bent arms and levers and the cables. Looking at the two clamshell arms, the left arm is higher than the right one. I tried searching this website for advice on timing the transmissions, but they weren't clear. How would you suggest I fix the timing? Thanks in advance, Daniel :angry:
  3. I second the opinion for Sunset Porsche. They have great prices, and no sales tax!
  4. My bent V lever looks a lot like Gary's. However, The right side V lever looks straight. Going back to my first picture, there are two retaining clips on the clamshell arm. One is painted body color and the other is bare metal (The one that you put a yellow line on). Are they supposed to be different color, or do you think my car had a prior problem that someone tried to fix? When I opened up the top, the right side's clip was gone and the clamshell arm was off of the mounting point to the body. Is this the root of the problem or is it a result of something else out of whack? I unbolted the clamshell from the arms to get better access. I can move the arms from side to side several inches. Is having quite a bit of play normal or is it supposed to only move back and front in the track? Daniel :drive:
  5. And, as I mentioned before the red joint on the left side broke. I am going to replace it with the metal ones. I think one of the arms for the joint is bent. I am not sure which one though. When I compare the two, the angles are different. Any thoughts? Daniel :(
  6. Well, I have the transmissions out. Here is a picture of the left V-lever. The one on the bottom is the left side. See how it's bent pretty good. From the prior post, I take it that you suggest I replace rather than bend it back? Can you tell from my photo whether the push rods are bent?
  7. I am in the process of fixing the top on my 1998 boxster. I noticed that the boomerang shape metal piece (1010 215 00 L) that the left transmission is bent. The red ball piece is also broken. I checked the cables. They are the non-reinforced old style cables, and they did not have the 3/4" lead into the motor. I am going to replace the cables and the broken/bent pieces. Is there anything else I should look for? Thanks in advance, Daniel
  8. Hi guys, Welcome me to the club of broken Boxster tops. McKenna Porsche says that I cannot just order the new cables for my old transmissions. Has anyone found out the answer to the question of the newest cables and whether they are telling me the truth, or are they just trying to sell me some transmissions too? Thanks in advance, Daniel :(
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