Replacing Convertable Hydraulic Cylinder- Need Help

JohnnyG · 05-15-2002, 01:58 PM

OK, so the passenger side cylinder is pissing fluid like I do after a case of beer. I've ordered a new one, and the local ford should have it waiting for me after work. I understand that I can do this job with simple hand tools, and I understand i can refill the system with any hydraulic fluid... the guy at ford said i could actually use tranny fluid.

Anyway, i need to get this console type of cover out of the way to access the cylinder. You know, the big piece of vynil that houses the rear speaker, covering all the mechanical convertable parts... well, how to you remove this thing to get access to the cylinder?

And lastly, is there anything i should watch-out for when doing this job tonight? Thanks in advance.

John

Dave_mustang_50 · 05-16-2002, 04:48 PM

I just did mine a month ago, Mine had a cut in the vynil already so it was right there to do. I guess you could go in from that cover in the trunk, but that seems like it would be a hassel to re-fill it from there. I was also told to use tranny fluid and its working great. The worst part was having to top it off since it automatically bleeds the air out.I think it took about 15 minutes in all. Good Luck

05-16-2002, 08:31 PM

I'm gonna have to change mine soon, I'm afraid. How much was the top cylinder?

JohnnyG · 05-17-2002, 08:58 AM

150 Bucks for the new cylinder... can't wait to get my hands dirty!

jimberg · 05-17-2002, 10:41 AM

I always pulled the back seat to get at mine. Why would you want to cut a hole? I don't think the 91 is that different from an 89, or is it? The seat comes out easy.

05-15-2002, 01:58 PM	#1
JohnnyG Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Posts: 105	Replacing Convertable Hydraulic Cylinder- Need Help OK, so the passenger side cylinder is pissing fluid like I do after a case of beer. I've ordered a new one, and the local ford should have it waiting for me after work. I understand that I can do this job with simple hand tools, and I understand i can refill the system with any hydraulic fluid... the guy at ford said i could actually use tranny fluid. Anyway, i need to get this console type of cover out of the way to access the cylinder. You know, the big piece of vynil that houses the rear speaker, covering all the mechanical convertable parts... well, how to you remove this thing to get access to the cylinder? And lastly, is there anything i should watch-out for when doing this job tonight? Thanks in advance. John __________________ 1991 GT Vert- Black/Black/Black Exhaust, Tremec, Tri-Ax, Centerforce Dual Friction, 3.73's, Rear Seat Delete MM Road & Track Kit PBR 5-Lug Brakes Cobra R's w/ 255 Rubber Rice Hater's Club #60

05-16-2002, 04:48 PM	#2
Dave_mustang_50 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 483	I just did mine a month ago, Mine had a cut in the vynil already so it was right there to do. I guess you could go in from that cover in the trunk, but that seems like it would be a hassel to re-fill it from there. I was also told to use tranny fluid and its working great. The worst part was having to top it off since it automatically bleeds the air out.I think it took about 15 minutes in all. Good Luck __________________ 1969 Mach 1 351C with a c6(for now) Sold 92 Rag Top GT Procharged & intercooled DSS 331 LC Holley Systemax 2 Intake, Edelbrock RPM Heads,E 303 ,blow thru air meter, race bypass, 42 pph injectors,65mm tb,1.7 rr, Mac long tube headers w/off road H pipe, Force 2 catback, TKO,Pro 5.0, K&N, Alum DS,3 core radiator, subframe connectors,3.73`s, Nitto DR`s and a Heavy Foot.

05-17-2002, 08:58 AM	#4
JohnnyG Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Posts: 105	150 Bucks for the new cylinder... can't wait to get my hands dirty! __________________ 1991 GT Vert- Black/Black/Black Exhaust, Tremec, Tri-Ax, Centerforce Dual Friction, 3.73's, Rear Seat Delete MM Road & Track Kit PBR 5-Lug Brakes Cobra R's w/ 255 Rubber Rice Hater's Club #60

05-17-2002, 10:41 AM	#5
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	I always pulled the back seat to get at mine. Why would you want to cut a hole? I don't think the 91 is that different from an 89, or is it? The seat comes out easy. __________________ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

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05-16-2002, 08:31 PM	#3
rbatson Guest Posts: n/a	I'm gonna have to change mine soon, I'm afraid. How much was the top cylinder?