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YOUR RESEARCHCabriolet Roof Recess Lid Stuck Shut
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drain
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The wet carpet was caused by the drain from the Roof Recess discharging to the interior of the car because it was blocked.
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Thanx M, did the trick for me, the latches are very difficult to access though.
I�ve had a 2002 911 Carerra Cab� for 10 years.
Seeking opinions as to what course of action I should take to solve a problem I have with the drop top.
I�ll give you a bit of background in the lead up to this problem. I�ve recently had the vehicle in to a Porsche Specialist for mechanical work as follows:
Clutch replaced including Flywheel
Rear Main seal replaced
Ims Bearing replaced with LN Engineering Retrofit
Driver side Window Actuator replaced
120k Book Service
Coil Packs replaced
Wet carpet in rear passenger side footwell
Other minor sundry items rectified
The charge for this work was $8740Aus which I believe is quite reasonable. The proprietor of the Auto shop seemed like a very nice chap. He dropped me off and picked me up from the Train Station so I could travel to and from home while he had the vehicle. When the work was finished I didn�t have enough cash to pay the bill, he allowed me to pick the car up, I paid him $8000 and still owe $740.
When I picked the car up it was raining, so I didn�t drop the top unfortunately as it would be clear what caused the problem if I had. As I was leaving the carpark of the complex where the Auto shop is I did not see a planting peninsula and drove over it at a slow speed. After the rear wheels went over the kerb the underside of the rear of the car hit the kerb with quite a wack. The next day I tried to open the roof but it would not open fully. The day after that I tried again and inspected to try to find out what the problem was. The Roof Recess lid was stuck shut on the passenger Side only, the other side was partly opening.
I contacted the Mechanic and explained the problem, he agreed to have a look at the car but this has not happened yet because of restrictions for Coronavirus. Only essential works can be done currently.
The wet carpet was caused by the drain from the Roof Recess discharging to the interior of the car because it was blocked. The mechanic cleared the blockage, I�m not sure exactly how but the outlet for the drain is directly under the hydraulic ram for the roof operation. At the time he did this the roof lid was opening normally.
I didn�t even consider hitting the kerb could have caused this until a couple of days after I contacted the Mechanic.
The car is fully insured.
I would like to hear from anyone who has a strong opinion about what I should do.
The drains run from the "groove" around the clamshell lid, down behind the rear speakers (where the hydraulic cylinders for the top are also), and come out inside the rear wheel well. See this thread for pictures:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...at-carpet.html
The clamshell lid has three latches. one in the center rear, and one on each side. It's possible that the "arm" that opens the latch became disconnected. Perhaps the "retaining clip" shown in post #6 of this thread:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...-top-part.html
I had a different problem, but you might look at the pictures and figure out your latch situation.
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...more-pics.html
That would be my guess as well. My right and left clamshell latches have a pushrod. The retaining clip on mine are missing and the rods can become disconnected. I've ordered some replacement clips
Thanx M, did the trick for me, the latches are very difficult to access though. The Mechanic complained about part of his life he'd never get back but he fixed it and did not charge me
