convertible top wont go back up

5.0GTcnvt · 06-22-2001, 10:57 PM

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on anywhere other then the Ford Dealers that i can get the hydraulic pumps for my convertible top. Im hopin its just the pipe busted or something if its gonna be expensive to replace the pumps. The top will not go up all the way its wantin to lay on the back windows. AND ITS RAINING LIKE HELL HERE

Has anyone had this prob before????

Dark Knight · 06-23-2001, 11:13 AM

mustangs unlimited sells them too...I've never had a prob with my 84...

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84 convt,'95 302,AFR's, performer
3.55's, underdrives BBK shorties
stock cam, 1.7's
13.85@102.5
and a '68 stang that WAS nasty ;-)

Dark Knight · 06-23-2001, 11:14 AM

oh yeah, try pulling the top the rest of the way up... might get it to close

5.0GTcnvt · 06-23-2001, 02:47 PM

I tried to pull the top up. I hit the switch while my b/f and his brother tried to guide it over the windows but it wont go any further. It stops in the middle. It all started the other day when i run out of gas (my gas hand dont work dont try no female drivers jokes

) and i was gonna put the top up and walk. But it wouldnt go. it put a deep scratch or crack or something on the back driver side window. The ford dealer wants to charge me $65 just to look and see if its the pump or a hose.

93LxVert · 06-23-2001, 03:02 PM

I had to replace my pump just a few weeks ago, simple process. In the meantime, for ease of raising and lowering the top manually, remove the hydraulic lines connected to the pump. I was able to lower and raise the top all by myself once I removed the lines... By the way, I've seen several of them on ebay really cheap as compared to what a rebuilt on will cost you. Hope this helps

jimberg · 06-24-2001, 08:53 PM

Did you try refilling your pump with hydraulic fluid (ATF)? You just pull the seat, pull the rubber stopper and fill it up.

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351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

5.0GTcnvt · 06-24-2001, 10:15 PM

i think either the pump is busted or the hose is cuz you can hear the fluid leaking when u press the switch. So im not sure if it would work

06-22-2001, 10:57 PM	#1
5.0GTcnvt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: rome Ga Posts: 12	convertible top wont go back up I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on anywhere other then the Ford Dealers that i can get the hydraulic pumps for my convertible top. Im hopin its just the pipe busted or something if its gonna be expensive to replace the pumps. The top will not go up all the way its wantin to lay on the back windows. AND ITS RAINING LIKE HELL HERE Has anyone had this prob before????

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06-23-2001, 11:13 AM	#2
Dark Knight Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Az Posts: 854	mustangs unlimited sells them too...I've never had a prob with my 84... ------------------ 84 convt,'95 302,AFR's, performer 3.55's, underdrives BBK shorties stock cam, 1.7's 13.85@102.5 and a '68 stang that WAS nasty ;-)

06-23-2001, 11:14 AM	#3
Dark Knight Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Az Posts: 854	oh yeah, try pulling the top the rest of the way up... might get it to close

06-23-2001, 02:47 PM	#4
5.0GTcnvt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: rome Ga Posts: 12	I tried to pull the top up. I hit the switch while my b/f and his brother tried to guide it over the windows but it wont go any further. It stops in the middle. It all started the other day when i run out of gas (my gas hand dont work dont try no female drivers jokes ) and i was gonna put the top up and walk. But it wouldnt go. it put a deep scratch or crack or something on the back driver side window. The ford dealer wants to charge me $65 just to look and see if its the pump or a hose.

06-23-2001, 03:02 PM	#5
93LxVert Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 16	I had to replace my pump just a few weeks ago, simple process. In the meantime, for ease of raising and lowering the top manually, remove the hydraulic lines connected to the pump. I was able to lower and raise the top all by myself once I removed the lines... By the way, I've seen several of them on ebay really cheap as compared to what a rebuilt on will cost you. Hope this helps

06-24-2001, 08:53 PM	#6
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	Did you try refilling your pump with hydraulic fluid (ATF)? You just pull the seat, pull the rubber stopper and fill it up. ------------------ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

06-24-2001, 10:15 PM	#7
5.0GTcnvt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: rome Ga Posts: 12	i think either the pump is busted or the hose is cuz you can hear the fluid leaking when u press the switch. So im not sure if it would work