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YOUR RESEARCHroof cannot closed properly - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

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Lubricate mechanism of the top and the clam shell

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Also, try lubricating the mechanism of the top and the clam shell.

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Repair 986 / 987 (1997-08) - pelican parts technical article

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Porsche Boxster Convertible Top Repair - 986 / 987 (1997-08) - Pelican Parts Technical Article

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roof cannot closed properly - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Replace any part of it is good

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Obviusely you don't need to replace any part of it is good, but this article will help you inspect and adjust if neede.

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Lubricate mechanism of the top and the clam shell

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Also, try lubricating the mechanism of the top and the clam shell.

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Repair 986 / 987 (1997-08) - pelican parts technical article

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Porsche Boxster Convertible Top Repair - 986 / 987 (1997-08) - Pelican Parts Technical Article

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Replace any part of it is good

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Obviusely you don't need to replace any part of it is good, but this article will help you inspect and adjust if neede.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hello Please see the attached photos......it happened today and while Iwas going to open the roof, at the last stage or procedure, obviously it doesn't fit properly to the car, is there any screw that needs to be fixed?

POST 2Original post

From your picture it looks like it is even all around and not binding on one side or the other. I have had this happen on occasion especially if the roof is cold. I move it back up a bit and then down again. Hold the down button a little longer after the light on the dash goes out and see if that helps. Also, try lubricating the mechanism of the top and the clam shell. There are a lot of sliding and pivoting parts in there.

POST 4Original post

The top mechanism looks complicated at first, but in reality it is very simple. Make sure non of the parts is worn out, and the rails are clean and greased. Adjusting the whole machanisim is done by sincronizing the two top transmissions. Pelican parts have great article on their website for top adjasment.

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

could u send me the link of this article at pelican parts? since I cannot find it?

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Sure. Obviusely you don't need to replace any part of it is good, but this article will help you inspect and adjust if neede. Porsche Boxster Convertible Top Repair - 986 / 987 (1997-08) - Pelican Parts Technical Article

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