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Boxster Clamshell Not Fully Closing

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YOUR RESEARCHBoxster Clamshell Not Fully Closing

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Replace left push rod

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I replaced the left push rod.
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Boxster Clamshell Not Fully Closing

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Adjust clamshell

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I've done a lot of searching but haven't found anything about adjusting the clamshell.
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Leading evidence: 'Replace left push rod' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Adjust clamshell' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Replace passenger push rod (plastic cap broken

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I replaced the passenger push rod (plastic cap broken on original + the rod was really bent).
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Boxster Clamshell Not Fully Closing

Adjust clamshell

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I've done a lot of searching but haven't found anything about adjusting the clamshell.
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Adjust clamshell

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I've done a lot of searching but haven't found anything about adjusting the clamshell.
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Boxster Clamshell Not Fully Closing

Replace left push rod

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I replaced the left push rod.
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Boxster Clamshell Not Fully Closing

Replace passenger push rod (plastic cap broken

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I replaced the passenger push rod (plastic cap broken on original + the rod was really bent).
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Boxster Clamshell Not Fully Closing

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POST 1Original post

2009 Boxster S I replaced the passenger push rod (plastic cap broken on original + the rod was really bent). I tried to get the new push rod the same length as the original. The clamshell stays open by 1/2" when the top is down. When the top is up, the clamshell stays open by 1". It's fairly even across the clamshell both opened and closed. I've tried shortening and lengthening the push rod but it doesn't get any better (it can get worse). I've measured the starting point of the transmission on both sides, and they're close enough for govt work. So it doesn't appear the trans is off a tooth. The guide pins in the clamshell are lined up properly. The driver's push rod arm looks a bit wonky and may need replacing. It makes a bit of a noise when lowering the top. I don't want to adjust the driver's push rod until I know what I'm doing, as it's my baseline. I've done a lot of searching but haven't found anything about adjusting the clamshell. Any thoughts or suggestions appreciated.

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Update: I replaced the left push rod. Turns out the original was a bit bent. Clamshell closes fine now both up and down. View attachment 204729 Guess the moral of the story is to replace them in pairs. If one is bent, chances are the other is too. Ordered the replacement from ebay. Took forever to travel from VA to NE - 8 DAYS! Think the caravan from Guatemala could have gotten it here faster. But all's well that ends well.

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