Re: [Chrysler300] convertible top

[cotejohnr@xxxxxxx]

Hi Mike,
I don't remember without looking it up whether the fluid level is 
checked with top up or down. I assume you've checked which is correct.

1. Is this a NEW problem or has it been since you restored the H?
2. What fluid do you have in the pump.?  Brake or power steering or 
tranny fluid.  I use clear power steering fluid and I do believe that 
fluid other than brake fluid will run a little slower through the pump 
and it will slow operation.

After I have emptied and cleaned the pump and cylinders and blown out 
the lines, I use clear power steering fluid (withOUT stop leak) as it 
won't corrode everything if it should leak nor will it stain red like 
tranny fluid.  Never understood why they used brake fluid which is 
hygroscopic and corrosive.

Checking all the hinge bolts and pivot points, etc would seem 
appropriate as well.

 Guess you won't want to pop the top at a stop light, eh!
John Cote,
CT.
Four "verts"

-----Original Message-----
From: MJMLandDev@xxxxxxx
To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sun, 31 Dec 2006 11:05 AM
Subject: [Chrysler300] convertible top

          I've been having a problem with my convertible top on my H. 
When it starts
  to go down from the closed position, it barely moves for the first 
12". Then
  it takes off an operates properly. This happens every time from the 
closed
 position. When I'm putting the top back up, it operates properly. The
  hydraulic fluid is at the correct level and there are no leaks that 
have been
 observed. Any ideas what is dying?
 Mike Meyer

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