Servicing the roof of a cabriolet

JeffB · 16-05-19, 07:11 AM

Hi,
has anybody any service instructions for servicing the hydraulics and roof mechanism of a 1999 cabriolet, including which hydraulic fluid to use. Don't know when it was last serviced if at all.
thanks
jeff

Flash Harry · 29-05-19, 09:20 AM

I use pentosin CHF 11s in mine, same as the PAS fluid recommended. Have seen other owners use different stuff however, don't think the roof system is as particular as the PAs system.

Easy to fill from the plug in the top of the pump in the right hand well of the boot.

Have been trying some Penrite Auto Trans Steering Stop Leak in mine as well as both rams leak. Has stopped the leak on one and slowed it on the other. Been in a few months and not had any issues yet (disclaimer on recommending it until its done longer however!).

Would like service instructions also if anyone has them however.

29-05-19, 09:20 AM	#2
Flash Harry Grown up member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 31	I use pentosin CHF 11s in mine, same as the PAS fluid recommended. Have seen other owners use different stuff however, don't think the roof system is as particular as the PAs system. Easy to fill from the plug in the top of the pump in the right hand well of the boot. Have been trying some Penrite Auto Trans Steering Stop Leak in mine as well as both rams leak. Has stopped the leak on one and slowed it on the other. Been in a few months and not had any issues yet (disclaimer on recommending it until its done longer however!). Would like service instructions also if anyone has them however.