electric hood

Hi all,the hydralic struts(rams) on my roof look different to the ones ive googled they seem to have a hole at the bottom of the strut that the bar goes through to hold it in place (which has broken),did they 2 different types ? they are hidden behind the black plastic covers in the back seats, any help would be great!!

Hi matty

Can you pop up some photos please.
That will help us identify what's what.
Power roofs were available from cars 1990 onwards.
Earlier cars had an aftermarket kit fitted.
I've only ever seen two of these setups before.


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i can email you a pic what is it? cheers matt

Why can't you upload one to here?
There is an add image button so you can upload as part of your post.
What year car do you have?



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its a 1989 be quick its on my phone

If you've got a smartphone you should be able to upload it.
I've sent you my email address anyway.
Cheers


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ive sent the pics i will try and upload on here cheers

Ok mate give it a go.
If you're on tappa talk you use the + button if on the main forum use the add image button.


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It's an aftermarket kit Matt.
Not the OEM set up.
Where abouts are you?


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im in winchcombe north of cheltenham, how do i go about getting 1?can i survive with 1 and put a normal strut in ? or just put a manual roof on? cheers matt

Hmm on the earlier roof frames there is a locking mechanism.
When you lower the roof you push down on the corners and it locks into position. There are two release tabs you press to release the hood.

What's actually broken and is there any makers information on any part of it.

Power frames were not available till 1990.

So as a guess you could remove the kit and operate as normal.
But that would be a shame.

I think these were a universal kit.
Is it the ram that's broken?
Would a hydraulics company be able to fix the ram?
Can you send me some pics if the broken bits Matt.
Ive always been intrigued by these. I do loads of roof fitting so it's a bit of a nerd thing lol.


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its the 4th pic,the bottom of the strut is broken which secures it to the car and stops it going up when in use,it works but needs help im not worried about kepping it as i think finding another is going to be impossible!  looks like cast to me and that never welds very well !!

Is there any manufacturers information on it anywhere?

Does your frame have the tabs that stick out to lock it down?



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I will have another look tomorrow, no locking tab's,i will get back to this thread in the morning ,thanks for your help always somthing