Repairing or replacing membrane under clamshell

[PORSCHE16V]

Hello all i have tracked down a water leak to the membrane which is located under the clamshell off my 986 Boxster.

It has split rather bad around the drains on either sides so really need repairing if possible or replacing as theres a lot of rain about here at the moment so need it sorted asap ..

If you have any idea on repairing or replacing id much appreciate the help ..

Thanks again

Matt

[1schoir]

Hello all i have tracked down a water leak to the membrane which is located under the clamshell off my 986 Boxster.

It has split rather bad around the drains on either sides so really need repairing if possible or replacing as theres a lot of rain about here at the moment so need it sorted asap ..

If you have any idea on repairing or replacing id much appreciate the help ..

Thanks again

Matt

Matt:

You are going to have to remove the V-levers, the black plastic shield behind them, and the convertible top transmissions.

Be careful not to operate the top if you disconnect the pushrods from the V-levers or you will have extra work trying to re-synch the transmissions.

You also have to remove the two large plastic slotted screws on each side at the rear, near the clamshell arms.

I have looked at this before, and I believe you also have to remove the three bolts that hold the convertible top frame to the body on each side. Perhaps someone else who has removed the frame can confirm this.

This will certainly give you a great opportunity to verify that your drains are located properly and functioning at 100%.

Perhaps you can take some photos and post part numbers, etc...

Regards, Maurice.

[1schoir]

Matt:

One more thing. It's unlikely that your membranes just "split". It's much more likely that they were slit by dangling pushrods after the plastic cups broke apart, perhaps when a previous owner was having problems with his top.

So, be very careful after you install the new membranes that you don't operate the top (and thus rotate the V-levers) unless everything is connected up completely.

This is probably not a job you would want to do twice.

Regards, Maurice.

[pk2]

Matt:

One more thing. It's unlikely that your membranes just "split". It's much more likely that they were slit by dangling pushrods after the plastic cups broke apart, perhaps when a previous owner was having problems with his top.

So, be very careful after you install the new membranes that you don't operate the top (and thus rotate the V-levers) unless everything is connected up completely.

This is probably not a job you would want to do twice.

Regards, Maurice.

Hey Marcie,

I’ve been scratching my head about my leaks. As I recall, my own liners are really not attached to anything. They seem, for the most part, to be just laying in there. Are they supposed to be affixed? If so, contact cement all over?

Regards, PK

[1schoir]

Hey Marcie,

I’ve been scratching my head about my leaks. As I recall, my own liners are really not attached to anything. They seem, for the most part, to be just laying in there. Are they supposed to be affixed? If so, contact cement all over?

Regards, PK

Peter:

I've never been called that before! LOL!

Anyway, the liners are just laying in there, no adhesive, no contact cement. They are held in place by the fasteners and the parts that are over them (like the transmissions and those slotted large plastic screws).

Regards, Maurice.