Bleeding oil for Conv. top????

Big Bopper · 07-18-2001, 06:16 PM

I took my whole top assembly off to replace the works, fabric and metal frame work in the process I leaked out lots of fluid from the rams.... how do I replace the lost fluid?? any tips??? (89'GT Convt.)

jimberg · 07-18-2001, 10:04 PM

It's just ATF.

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351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

Big Bopper · 07-19-2001, 12:16 AM

How do you get the fluid in the system?

fiveliter8 · 07-19-2001, 09:39 AM

There is a black rubber plug in the back of the pump motor (pass side) that is a PITA to get out. Once removed, I just cut a hole in the cap of a bottle of ATF and inserted a piece of hose that also fits into the hole in the pump. I filled it, plugged it (not all the way, just to where it was snug) and cycled the top a couple of times to bleed. Repeat till the top operated smoothly. You will hear the air bubbles while the pump is running. Once done, push the plug the rest of the way in and check for leaks. Good luck!

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Factory Five Roadster Build
Yellow T-roofed 84GT (In users rides)&
20th Anniversary GT350 ragtop

Big Bopper · 07-20-2001, 01:14 AM

Thanks "fiveliter8" that takes the mystery out of my little problem..... Cool, you guys seem to be able to solve the problems!!!

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Big Bopper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sechelt, B.C., Canada Posts: 200	Bleeding oil for Conv. top???? I took my whole top assembly off to replace the works, fabric and metal frame work in the process I leaked out lots of fluid from the rams.... how do I replace the lost fluid?? any tips??? (89'GT Convt.)

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07-18-2001, 10:04 PM	#2
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	It's just ATF. ------------------ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

07-19-2001, 12:16 AM	#3
Big Bopper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sechelt, B.C., Canada Posts: 200	How do you get the fluid in the system?

07-19-2001, 09:39 AM	#4
fiveliter8 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Posts: 334	There is a black rubber plug in the back of the pump motor (pass side) that is a PITA to get out. Once removed, I just cut a hole in the cap of a bottle of ATF and inserted a piece of hose that also fits into the hole in the pump. I filled it, plugged it (not all the way, just to where it was snug) and cycled the top a couple of times to bleed. Repeat till the top operated smoothly. You will hear the air bubbles while the pump is running. Once done, push the plug the rest of the way in and check for leaks. Good luck! ------------------ Factory Five Roadster Build Yellow T-roofed 84GT (In users rides)& 20th Anniversary GT350 ragtop

07-20-2001, 01:14 AM	#5
Big Bopper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sechelt, B.C., Canada Posts: 200	Thanks "fiveliter8" that takes the mystery out of my little problem..... Cool, you guys seem to be able to solve the problems!!!