Hi,
The passenger side ram that drives the roof mechanism is leaking hydraulic fluid. Looks like a seal needs replacing.
The passenger side ram that drives the roof mechanism is leaking hydraulic fluid. Looks like a seal needs replacing.
- boot.png shows the location of the ram behind the plastic cover.
- ram_from_front_2.png shows the ram within the roof opening mechanism.
- ram_from_front.png shows the ram open from the front.
- ram_from_top.png shows the top of the ram with the hydraulic hoses that lead to the pump. They are marked 20, 21.
- leak_from_below.png shows the leak from below. I've put tissue there to soak up the hydraulic fluid.
- How can I disconnect the ram from the mechanism without breaking anything?
- How can I disconnect the hoses from the ram and be able to reattach them later? I want to tape these up to stop them leaking.
- Any suggestions other than removing the hoses and taping them up to temporarily stop the ram leaking?
- Any recommendations where I can source this part? Does anyone have a part number? To buy this new will cost thousands, if I can get it at all. I might be able to get it fixed by a specialist company but have to get it out first.
- Does anyone have or can refer me to documentation for the hydraulics system? My Haynes manual is next to useless for anything i've had to do with this car.