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996 Convertible top and cowling

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YOUR RESEARCH996 Convertible top and cowling

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Check clearance

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
I noticed excess dirt/paint and checked the clearance.
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996 Convertible top and cowling

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Check black trim

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Suggestion · Original poster
Check the black trim for signs of paint rubbing off.
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Leading evidence: 'Check clearance' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Check black trim' (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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Check black trim

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Suggestion · Original poster
Check the black trim for signs of paint rubbing off.
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996 Convertible top and cowling

Check paint/particles

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Suggestion · Original poster
You can do this visually, or by running your finger the length of the trim piece, whereafter you check for paint/particles on your finger.
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996 Convertible top and cowling

Check with a cab

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Suggestion · Original poster
Quick check for all with a cab:
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996 Convertible top and cowling

Run finger the length of the trim piece, whereafter you

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Suggestion · Original poster
You can do this visually, or by running your finger the length of the trim piece, whereafter you check for paint/particles on your finger.
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996 Convertible top and cowling

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Check black trim

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Suggestion · Original poster
Check the black trim for signs of paint rubbing off.
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996 Convertible top and cowling

Check clearance

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster
I noticed excess dirt/paint and checked the clearance.
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996 Convertible top and cowling

Check paint/particles

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Reported fixes: 0
Unsuccessful attempts: 1
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Suggestion · Original poster
You can do this visually, or by running your finger the length of the trim piece, whereafter you check for paint/particles on your finger.
Original post Read captured discussion
996 Convertible top and cowling

Check with a cab

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Reported fixes: 0
Unsuccessful attempts: 1
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Suggestion · Original poster
Quick check for all with a cab:
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996 Convertible top and cowling

Run finger the length of the trim piece, whereafter you

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Reported fixes: 0
Unsuccessful attempts: 1
Discussions

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Discussions that contain suggestions: 1

0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Suggestion · Original poster
You can do this visually, or by running your finger the length of the trim piece, whereafter you check for paint/particles on your finger.
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996 Convertible top and cowling

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3 eligible posts · 0 unverified posts · 1 discussions match the subject in their title or opening post.

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Outcome without a verified action link
A quick visit at the dealer had the problem resolved in less than 30 minutes, i.e.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Quick check for all with a cab: Look carefully at the black trim piece atop the movable rear body cowling of the cabrio top mechanism, i.e. the body painted crescent shape part that moves backwards when top comes down. Check the black trim for signs of paint rubbing off. You can do this visually, or by running your finger the length of the trim piece, whereafter you check for paint/particles on your finger. What can happen is that the top is not adjusted just right and allowed to contact the trim piece. Prolonged contact will cause rubbing through the paint of the trim piece, and/or worse the top. I noticed excess dirt/paint and checked the clearance. Even in the 15k my cab has covered, there was a sign of rubbing, i.e. this could cause really big problems if left unchecked. A quick visit at the dealer had the problem resolved in less than 30 minutes, i.e. simple adjustment. What was especially neat was that St. Louis Plaza Porsche made the adjustment at no charge, despite the fact that the car is out of warranty. Thanks a bunch Kim (Service manager Plaza Porsche)! If anyone notices rubbing, let me know and I will describe the procedure. Geert 996 Amazon gr. and Savannah b.

POST 2Original post

I have the same problem. I also believe my whole top is slowly going out of alignment as the gap at the front when the top is stowed has grown from 1/4" to 3/4" over last year. I am also noticing stretching around the window (I think the fabric is taking the load and not the frame). Has anyone had this issue? I guess this is a dealer fix? Phil

POST 3Original post

Thanks for the heads up. Mine is fine and clearance looks fine too.

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