Have you tried this repair? Did your push rods break? Did the top break in any other way? Share your experiences below

@RuslanVideoFilms

Жыл бұрын

deilenberger from Planet-9 says: A contributing cause for this failure can be the roof edges not being pulled down into the roof/window frame when the top is closed. That puts LOTS of extra stress on the entire mechanism, and as these are the first designed failure point - they're going to go first. If anyone hears any popping, or their top doesn't fully close so the rubber on the front edge is 1/8" or so from the windshield header - it's time to check the edge of the top is tucking correctly into the frame - both sides. Mine wasn't on the passenger side all the time, but I didn't notice it since I rarely go around that side of the car (except when washing it or something, seems like I should have noticed it - butttt - I'm old.. so..) Happily - we have a DIY for this issue: www.planet-9.com/threads/987-boxster-roof-elastics-replacement.253021/ See the post here: www.planet-9.com/threads/guides-for-987-1.253776/post-2211690

@RuslanVideoFilms

3 ай бұрын

@ScottFentonfullbe6 says: "If you were able to leave both of the rods in place, screw on both of the new sockets and push both arms forward before snapping in one side. It gets a little trickier moving them around when the top is attached to on of the arms. " Thanks @ScottFentonfullbe6 for sharing!

@g.dejong1594

Ай бұрын

Mine pop-off on one side when opening. When the top is almost down and pushing in the storage space and the top lid closes the ball joint (plastic) pops off. Any Idea? Extending them a bit?

Mine just snapped today at the beginning of the drive. It didn’t ruin my day, as I guessed it was a "designed to fail" event when I saw the broken plastic, but I can’t can’t say it didn’t nag at me through the day! Anyway, thanks for the great video. Wish me luck!

@RuslanVideoFilms

3 ай бұрын

I'm just getting to these now but glad to hear it went well and retroactively good luck! Even though you didnt need it!

Thank you for this video! Fixed it by myself very easily

@RuslanVideoFilms

2 ай бұрын

Heck yeah! anytime!

You saved my day - my roof failed following water damage just recently and I had to replace the top ball joints. However I found a prybar-less method to get the ball joint back on: With the roof closed, I managed to reach in from inside with my Knipex wrench pliers. (The water pump ones with "smooth" jaws) Access is limited but once you got them in you can just just squeeze the joint onto the ball.

@RuslanVideoFilms

7 ай бұрын

I hope people see this comment in the future and it helps them. thanks for sharing

@ScottFentonfullbe6

3 ай бұрын

Great! That crowbar move made me nervous. Now I just need to search "knipex wrench pliers."😋

Thanks bro keep them coming I got the bell on already

@RuslanVideoFilms

3 ай бұрын

:' ] will do

@jaredbritt554

3 ай бұрын

Yo so I installed the rods already. Is there a certain way to adjust the motors with the rods or just slap them on and everything should just operates as it should?

Update: Thanks to you, I affected this repair today. One tip I’d add: if you were able to leave both of the rods in place, screw on both of the new sockets and push both arms forward before snapping in one side. It gets a little trickier moving them around when the top is attached to one of the arms. Seriously, can’t thank you (and your pops, I’m guessing, “ “Microfiber,” no “meecro-fibrée”😂”enough for your video. You saved me a ton of cash and hassle.

@RuslanVideoFilms

3 ай бұрын

That is super to hear, and thanks for sharing! I've added your tip to the pinned comment so others see too. I stand by my pronunciation. 🤪

great content

@RuslanVideoFilms

Жыл бұрын

thank you 🙏

Brilliant!, I’ve got that problem now😝👍

@RuslanVideoFilms

9 ай бұрын

No! Sorry to hear! But welcome to the channel!

I heard one side break. I went with an OEM rod and socket because I wasn't sure the replacement sockets on Amazon would be as durable. If it happens again I'll try an aftermarket socket. My crowbar easily popped the new socket onto the ball.

@RuslanVideoFilms

8 ай бұрын

lucky! I was worried I was damaging the car because it was flexing..

what size rims do you have on your boxster? also awesome video

@RuslanVideoFilms

5 ай бұрын

19” Techarts thank you for the kind words!

Are you located in California?

@RuslanVideoFilms

11 ай бұрын

South Carolina