Targa Top Failed Latch, Not sure how this happened |
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Targa Top Failed Latch, Not sure how this happened |
earossi |
Sep 9 2015, 08:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 210 Joined: 8-December 11 From: Chicago, Il Member No.: 13,878 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
In attempting to install the top on my car, I encountered resistance from the new front seal that goes across the windshield. The seal, being new, has not taken a set, so it took a lot of force attempting to "pull" the top forward into the seal. So much force that I managed to break one of the pot metal latches on one side, and the stepped pivot screw on the other latch sheared off at the threads.
The top was latched in place when I picked up the car, but I am obviously doing something wrong. So, I have several questions. First, is where to source new latches and the stepped pivot screw that I managed to break. I assume that I can source them used by placing an ad in the WTB parts section of classified; but, it would be nice to install new parts, if they can be sourced. Second, any suggestions on why I ran into the latching issue? When I placed the top on the car, I indexed the front lip into the windshield seal, and then attempted to pull it into place with the latches, until the latches failed. Obviously, something is not correct. |
mbseto |
Sep 10 2015, 07:24 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 6-August 14 From: Cincy Member No.: 17,743 Region Association: North East States |
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earossi |
Sep 10 2015, 08:13 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 210 Joined: 8-December 11 From: Chicago, Il Member No.: 13,878 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
There's no pot metal on a Porsche! Is there?? Ha! Surely you jest! Most of the parts that I break are pot metal. Prior to the top latch, I managed to break one of the pot metal loops that attach to the end of the seat adjusters. There is pot metal all over the car! |
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