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What is hydraulic fluid made from?
mineral oil
Today most hydraulic fluids are based on mineral oil base stocks. Natural oils such as rapeseed (also called canola oil) are used as base stocks for fluids where biodegradability and renewable sources are considered important.
Why won’t my Mustang convertible top go up?
All convertible tops work in much the same way. If a convertible top simply doesn’t go up or down when you engage the switch, the cause may be a bad fuse, lift cylinder, or relay. When a convertible top gets stuck in the process, it is most likely caused by a lift cylinder or a broken cable.
How much does it cost to fix a Mustang convertible top?
Expect your price range to hover between $500 to $1,000, including parts and labor costs. Here is a table with the cost of a replacement top for several popular convertible models….Replacement Cost.
| Make & Model of Car | Average Price of Convertible Top |
|---|---|
| Ford Mustang | $420 |
| Mazda Miata | $300 |
| BMW 4 | $800 |
| Chevy Camaro | $310 |
How to check fluid in a convertible top?
A Click just means that power is being routed to the correct place (the motor) if the motor isn’t turning I think you may have found your problem. If you take the back seat out and you are looking at the top motor, there will be a rubber plug on the left side of the motor. Pull it see if there is fluid in there.
How do you unbolt a Mustang top motor?
Unbolt the motor by using a flathead screwdriver/needle nose pliers to push up on the rubber push pins holding the motor in place. For the rear two pins attack them from the trunk area as they are much more accessible this way. Again be careful not to push too hard as they have only been sitting for 10 years and are slightly dry rotted.
How do you fill up a convertible top?
The procedure for filling is good just ignore the part about about the top position being critical. Fill the reservoir to the bottom edge of the hole. raise and lower the top 2-3 time then refill. In a correctly operating system both cylinders will be full at all times whether the top is up or down or halfway.
Where is the hydraulic fluid reservoir on a convertible?
On the driver’s side of the motor is the hydraulic fluid reservoir rubber grommet. The problem is it is hard to access due to the electronic connections and due to the fact that the motor is mounted with four rubber push pin style bolts. Here the first thing to do is to disconnect these electronic connections (Two of them).