MY00 CAB top replacement

[LVDell]

What is involved (parts and part numbers) with replacing my top from grey to black and the window that goes with?

Thanks!

Dell

[Loren]

The top and plastic rear window have to be ordered separately. A black top for a MY00 Cab is 996 561 915 01 A10 and the rear window is 996 561 111 00. You will also need 993 561 959 00 Slide.

I have only seen them do this once but it was a very involve replacement procedure where they stretch the top on the car (for several hours) - then seal in the new plastic using a special device to hold the window in the frame and (I believe heats it) until it is sealed.

[LVDell]

What is the 993 part?

My local dealer here will cut me a brake on labor but their parts dept is horrible so I told them I would order the parts myself and bring them in. MY service guy said it was fine since they are seperate from the parts desk.

So these three part numbers are all I need then? I am sure this route is a tad bit more expensive than going to an upholstery shop that does all makes or tops, but in my opinion it is worth it to get it done right a tthe dealer.

Thanks Loren!

Dell

Edited July 26, 2004 by LVDell

[Loren]

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[my996]

Dell, here in Michigan the Porsche Dealer sent me to an upholstery shop. Dealer told me that the shop does more installs and would be more versed in the install. I did order the top through the dealer though. Loren has correctly described the process. I can let you know what happens as I am due to take my car in for install next week.

Incidently, the shop told me there is an aftermarket top available that is the same material and includes the window as a part of the top. It has stiching that is exposed though, whereas the original window is installed with a hot glue type of material.

Tony

Edited July 29, 2004 by my996

[LVDell]

Thanks Tony. I just ordered my top and window and it is scheduled to go in next week as well. The dealer here in Vegas does the installs and as you could imagine they get ALOT of business out here in the scorching desert!

Dell