Broken flap on convertible top part

[venturawildes]

Hi there, there is a small flap on the painted horseshoe that lifts up, part number 996 561 062 02, the actuator that drives it broke, can it be ordered separately? Sorry for the crappy explanation, it's not powered, but spring loaded, it's what actually opens and closes the little flap.

[scottiemac]

If it's what I think it is I had a similar problem with my cab. They come off quite easily as they are held in place by a plastic slide that hooks into two pins in the underside of the lid. I took both of them off and compared them side by side (they are mirror images).

The one that didn't work had a bend in the folding mechanism. I straightened it out with some visegrips and lubricated the hinge points. It's worked ever since.

[venturawildes]

That's the part, except my is broken, not too bad if I have to buy the whole part.

[Mike Petonic]

If it's what I think it is I had a similar problem with my cab. They come off quite easily as they are held in place by a plastic slide that hooks into two pins in the underside of the lid. I took both of them off and compared them side by side (they are mirror images).

The one that didn't work had a bend in the folding mechanism. I straightened it out with some visegrips and lubricated the hinge points. It's worked ever since.

Hi Scottie -- What kind of lube did you use for those hinges? WD40? Sorry for the newb question, but I'm new to P-car ownership. Thanks!

[scottiemac]

No worries. I just used a little bit of oil from my oil can - basically motor oil. Emphasis in just putting a tiny bit on as it tends to get messy and I was worried about oil ending up on my convertible top.

Cheers

[Mike Petonic]

Thanks, Scottie. I picked up some Silicon lube. I might try a gentle daub of that on mine and see if the squeaking stops. Cheers!