YOUR RESEARCHNeed tiny circlip
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It looks like a tiny circlip that controls the clamshell for the Cabriolet top somehow popped off and is lost. I tried Stoddard and they don't stock the part. Any clues as to how to replace? Pic shows the location.
My 996 was missing the same circlip when I bought it. I found this clip at the Lowe's Home Improvement Center. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-5-3...-Clips/3012945 . It's 5/32nd's. It's not a perfect fit around the diameter, but really close. It is close enough to hold itself in the clip groove. It's been working in my car now for 2 years. Good luck!
Harbor Freight, might be a few more than you need though, https://www.harborfreight.com/hardwa...ent-67653.html
I bought a variety pack at Amazon for this exact problem. Worked great Clips Clips
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