Porsche Boxster Roof Rods

Broken plastic end cap.

Porsche boxster roof rods.

Porsche boxster soft tops from 1997 2012 have a couple of failure points. This causes the top to. I have already tried to straighten it and it is not easily bent. Oem porsche rod attached to side mechanism pivot arm going forward to the hood frame priced each two per car not handed.

But i am having trouble understanding how the roof worked with rods of different lengths and how the rod got seriously bent with no collateral damage. A single motor connects to two cables and drives a leveraged gear mechanism that raises the rear of the roof then raises the rear convertible lid and then folds and tucks the top away. Mechanism roof rod pivot arm to frame 986 boxster 1997 2004 not handed share. I just purchased a pair of push rod assemblies for the 986 boxster s roof.

Is there any write up i could read to help me install this push rod for convertible top transmission pivot properly. Now the question is how to properly install them with regards to the proper calibration of the convertible roof mechanism. Mechanism roof rod pivot arm to frame 986 boxster 1997 2004 not handed sku. 986 forum for porsche boxster cayman owners.

When compared to other convertible cars like the bmw 3 series i find the design of the boxster roof to be relatively simple. It is just a matter of time before you experience a broken porsche boxster convertible top push rod.