thank you with this video..I just bought a 2000 cabrio and did not know where to start..This is a great start and also where to go for the parts and fluids.. Five ***** stars

Thanks for the video! I have a leaking hydraulic cylinder that needs replacing. Now I am confident I can do it myself.

@cawag98

4 жыл бұрын

There's a company online (somewhere in the south) that offers a rebuild service for the cylinders...

Very helpful video, really useful when sorting out my split hose. Links were great as well, actually worked! All I would add is I found it much easier to install the new hose end into the pump body by taking the pump off. The securing screw is v.small and all too easy to cross-thread, particularly with the HEL hoses that are slightly different to the original. Re-filling the reservoir is also a pain, I eventually used a small syringe with a very thin plastic pipe attached to it, there must be an easier way but I couldn't find one.... Cheers!

Thank you very much, i send you all my greetings from Romania. With your video you answer me to pleanty of questions...

Very informative, thank you very much for the video, great info!

Excellent video bro,, very informative an straight to the point thanks again man👍👊🏻

Thank you from Porto - Portugal.... Fantastic help and great video.

@henrikesurf

6 жыл бұрын

Mario Silva já agora aproveito para perguntar, onde encomendaste as tuas peças? Nesse site? Cumps

@joaomartins7732

Жыл бұрын

Interessado também !

Thanks for the video my cabrio passenger side went last year and I just got to buying my hoses and finally got them shipped I expected to have two hoses because the two hoses on the cylinder is this an issue I then thought maybe there is just one but then you said there is two now in hoping I wont have any issue

Thanks very much! I did my 4 hoses from HEL (saved thousands over VW oem) a year or two ago but then I noticed I am losing a bit of fluid from the cylinder and quite a bit from the pump. VW sells a 'pump service kit' for $50 or so still that contains the gaskets and the plastic reservoir cover for the pump. Folks doing work on that should use the Bentley or VAG torque instructions, as I hear it's very easy to ruin the cover when tightening the bolts. In general on German cars, the torque numbers should be followed on every tightened thing!

Such a great video mate. Especially for a noob like me. I just called a dealership in Canada and they quoted $549.00 for the single line that I need 😱 I’m going to look at the website you suggested lol

I wanted to tell you I have been searching for an easy straightforward explanation and demonstration on how to fix a hydraulic leak for top. it is exactly what is wrong with my 2002 cabrio, hydraulic shoots out around between driver door and back tire. I will immediately be using your fantastic video on this procedure. It again was straightforward, answered all my questions and concerns and just thank you thank you thank you!!! I also have issue with auto door locks and windows, this seems to be a common problem at least in the 2002 cabrio around 80-100k range. If you have any info on this problem i would love to hear/see it. Last think i just out of nowhere have a fairly fast running/large leak somewhere in my coolant hose? or maybe a fixture or connector? Im not well versed at fixing cars but with good information/demonstrations I have been able to fix many problems that the mechanic as good and fair as he is would have cost a small fortune. Sorry such a long comment. THanks again from the bottom of my heart, great video keep it up on any subject you do a great job at editing, information and getting to the point (unlike my rambling here!haha). bye take care and keep on YouTubing I like and subscribe! Jen

@CentralFLCars

8 жыл бұрын

What issue are you having with the lock and windows? I know mine sometimes I have to press the window switch multiple times to make it go down. the passenger one goes down then starts coming up or goes up and comes down by itself. I don't have problems with locks though. I had a problem with mine leaking coolant also, it turned out to be the coolant flange. Its where coolant goes to the engine block. It is located on the drivers side of the engine toward the top.

I have a 2002 vw cabrio. Hel hose just came in the mail from England. Sent it to me registered mail. I don't know why. but, I just got done installing the short drivers side hydraulic line. No mention on that brass valve on pump assembly here or anywhere. So I wasn't' sure to lock it or open it to fill it or bleed it. I think you have to close it in order to allow the fluid to pump to the hydraulic cylinders. Opening it up let air in, I think. I heard a sucking sound opening up the brass valve, so keep it closed under normal operation. Also I had another surprise, the electrical plug just before the motor was dirty. The motor wouldn't work until I plugged it in and out a few times. bad connection? Anyway so far so good. I got the top to work. Time will tell if there is other problems. I think this cars top had not been working for quite some time. Also, the hydraulic coupling is a tight fitting thread class so it won't thread on by hand, you must use a wrench. Fluid fill was a pain, you might want to use a syringe or a very small funnel. My funnel was to big and made for a messy filling.

Thanks man, got it fixed! :)

Thank you... do you have any other videos ? I'm replacing my rear window regulator...

Thanks for your information. I order now for my car a new . Thanks again

Hi there. Jus wondering if you have any idea how to change the gears within the motor. I have no leaks but the motor spins but no roof response. Any ideas. Lots of guys stated gears need to be changed but any videos regarding this? Thanx

Great Video, Thank you for the information and vid.

@CentralFLCars

7 жыл бұрын

no problem I know information on these is limited online

Luis, I got the same kind of leak as over 3 years now at the left side hydraulic cylinder. Previously, the left pair of hoses were exchanged and a sealant was also used between the cilinder connections and the hoses ends, which was a sliding connection (not threaded) with a clips. Now it's starting to leak again. Any suggestion how to permanently fix this? I'm really not happy with the kind of "loose" connection between the hose and the cylinder. But I can't find the original manufacturer of those cylinders, to check the original details of construction and use of those cylinders. Anny suggestion, please give me some feedback.

Very very helpful thank you

Thanks so much for the info.

Thank you from marocco

Great video! thank you. Question: How do I take fluid OFF?, my mechanic overfilled the system and the level is above the MAX line with the top down. Thank you!

@CentralFLCars

6 жыл бұрын

you would either have to remove a hose and let it come out from there or you can try putting a straw in the fill hole and slowly take it out from there.

@cawag98

4 жыл бұрын

@@CentralFLCars Also a syringe with needle (laugh laugh, I know) works for removal. You can use the syringe without the needle for adding more or carefully somehow adding with straw or hose.

Can you put the roof down manually if there is a leak

hi, my 2001 cabrio electric oil is low, how do I top up oil and what type of oil do I use

@CentralFLCars

6 жыл бұрын

the fluid is Pentosin CH 11S and you have to use a straw or small hose and put it in little by little. if its low there may be a chance that is leaking so keep and eye on it after topping it off.

Thank you very much man !! I have the same broken hose as you had( driver, top ). Could you please tell me which one exactly you ordered : LHD Drivers 1.5MTR or RHD drivers 3MTR? I suppose that LHD drivers 1.5 MTR is a right one . Could you please confirm this ?

@CentralFLCars

6 жыл бұрын

Dima Frolov yes the 1.5 is the correct one the other is longer to make it to the other side

@dimafrolov8797

6 жыл бұрын

Central FL Cars & Bikes thank you!

Thanks!!!!

My 1999 Cabrio's top was working fine until today when I went to put it back up due to the rain we were going to get. It did NOT go up. I could hear the motor running but nothing. The oil is between the Max/Min. I plan to see if there is a leak. I let the car sit for 4 years and just got many repairs done. Let's say there is no leak, what would another reason the top won't go up or down?

@CentralFLCars

3 жыл бұрын

If you hear the pump and there is no fluid leaking from anywhere the only other thing i could think of is there being air in the system

Hi what were the symptoms ie was trunk lid stuck in the up position? What message did I get on dash?

@CentralFLCars

6 жыл бұрын

Karen Ludwig-Wong no error messages or anything o could just hear the pump going but the top was not moving. When I took a look at the pump there was no fluid I added more it worked again but kept losing fluid.

Hi, just wondering how you fold the top manually thanks

@CentralFLCars

4 жыл бұрын

al v sorry for the late reply. You just remove the fill screw and optionally unplug the pump and that should make it easier to open and close manually

Where is the link that shows how to fill the tank?

quick questions, Can i whenever i feel like taking the top down can i do it manually? and how do i manually take top down?

@CentralFLCars

3 жыл бұрын

it is not recommended if your automatic pump is working. If it is not working how i did it was by unplugging the pump (not really necessary) and removing the fill screw. I kept the screw in the center console so I wouldn't loose it. After that doing it manually should be easier.

Thanks

Do the hydraulic lines to the pump just slide out once the T-15 torx are removed?

@CentralFLCars

4 жыл бұрын

Yes the line should just slide out

@darkjam20

4 жыл бұрын

@@CentralFLCars Awesome thanks! Never encounted hydraulic lines like that just wanted to check, does a lot of fluid come out then disconected?

Thanks I had leaking hoses and bought the HEL hoses. Now find I have both a leaking cylinder and a leaking pump reservoir!! Geez...

@CentralFLCars

7 жыл бұрын

did you make sure there were on there tight? hydraulic systems need a really tight seal. you also have to bleed the system to make sure there is not air running though the lines.

@rafaelespin

4 жыл бұрын

@@CentralFLCars how you bleed the system.... im about to bought this lines.... 2 days ago works fine now i got a leak from drivers side ... im about to buy the whole kit

do you know wich type of fluid do i need to put in the pump??

@CentralFLCars

6 жыл бұрын

The fluid you need is Pentosin CH 11S, I purchased it at advance auto parts.

@borlabilstein

6 жыл бұрын

thanks, im from Mexico but im going to look for it!! really helpfull your video!!

How did you get out the air of the system? Otherwise the line could blow up again.

@CentralFLCars

4 жыл бұрын

Xantylon74 hello, i believe you open and close the top a few times with the fill screw removed. You do this using the motor not by hand.

@CentralFLCars

4 жыл бұрын

I briefly discussed it at 9:10

@Xantylon74

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I missed that. So you remove the filling screw and move the roof 3..4 times before you screw in the filling screw again. I've already read that. Did that work for you? What if you only opened the valve to release the pressure because you only had to manually close the roof once? Do you have to open the filling screw too, or is it enough to leave the valve open for 3..4 times? My roof had a problem with the sensors, so the computer didn't know whether it was open or closed. However, after 4 hours I was able to close it with the motor as normal, but I would like to know what you have to do if you have to close it by hand, if it happens again,so that nothing breaks.

need website to order set of hel hoses

@CentralFLCars

5 жыл бұрын

Its in the description.

What year is your car?

@CentralFLCars

6 жыл бұрын

its a 1999

Wish you could do mine lol