Cabrio locking hook.

[milleplod]

Afternoon all.

The Cabrio's roof started playing up today....towards the end of the closure cycle, the hook that locks into the header rail kept locking/unlocking, and the light on the instrument panel wouldn't go out.

Investigation shows that the hook is encased in plastic, some of which has cracked and broken off, as well as the very end piece of the hook. It was presumably the end piece of the hook that triggered the 'lock' into the header rail. I've managed to do a temporary repair that at least means the hood now locks properly, but I wondered if anyone knows if the part is available seperately.

I'd also thought a repair with something like 'plastic metal' might suffice, especially if I have to buy a complete hood to get a new hook!! :o

Pete

[Peter Serbanica]

Afternoon all.

The Cabrio's roof started playing up today....towards the end of the closure cycle, the hook that locks into the header rail kept locking/unlocking, and the light on the instrument panel wouldn't go out.

Investigation shows that the hook is encased in plastic, some of which has cracked and broken off, as well as the very end piece of the hook. It was presumably the end piece of the hook that triggered the 'lock' into the header rail. I've managed to do a temporary repair that at least means the hood now locks properly, but I wondered if anyone knows if the part is available seperately.

I'd also thought a repair with something like 'plastic metal' might suffice, especially if I have to buy a complete hood to get a new hook!! :o

You can buy the plastic hook sleeve separetly. Less than $20.00. I tried using black shiny electrical tape in a pinch.... which worked. PM me if you need part number

Pete

[milleplod]

Hi Pete.

Thanks for the reply.

I called the local OPC yesterday morning, and got a pleasant surprise....£11.50, delivered to my door! :D

(I also ordered the rear window seals ('gaskets' in the parts book) that fit to the leading edge of the glass....£6 per side.... I thought they would be much more expensive!). :D

Pete

[Peter Serbanica]

Hi Pete.

Thanks for the reply.

I called the local OPC yesterday morning, and got a pleasant surprise....£11.50, delivered to my door! :D

(I also ordered the rear window seals ('gaskets' in the parts book) that fit to the leading edge of the glass....£6 per side.... I thought they would be much more expensive!). :D

Pete

When you get the hook, clip off a little by the holes add glue and slide sleeve on the hook

[milleplod]

Thanks for that....will do! :)