DOHCRagtopguy Posted February 10, 2005 Report Share Posted February 10, 2005 Thanks Gnat, appreciate it. We gotta keep our 'Ws' looking good! How far are you from St. Louis? The wife and I are going to a wedding out there in June, hopefully driving the Olds. Maybe we could look ya up if I have the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted February 10, 2005 Report Share Posted February 10, 2005 I'm about 4-hours southwest of St. Louis, each direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcac Posted February 10, 2005 Report Share Posted February 10, 2005 While we are on the subject of convertible tops, I figured I'd ask other convertible owners about how well their tops lower. On our car, when the top is lowering, once it gets down to the last 8", the passenger side folds up a little quicker and lower than the driver side. Overall the top lowers evenly on both sides, it's just that last 8" where there is a difference, and it is pretty minimal at that. Anyway, have any other Cutlass convertible owners noticed the same thing? Or does your top lower evenly the entire way down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted February 10, 2005 Report Share Posted February 10, 2005 While we are on the subject of convertible tops, I figured I'd ask other convertible owners about how well their tops lower. On our car, when the top is lowering, once it gets down to the last 8", the passenger side folds up a little quicker and lower than the driver side. Overall the top lowers evenly on both sides, it's just that last 8" where there is a difference, and it is pretty minimal at that. Anyway, have any other Cutlass convertible owners noticed the same thing? Or does your top lower evenly the entire way down? sounds like one motor is weaker then the other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOHCRagtopguy Posted February 10, 2005 Report Share Posted February 10, 2005 Mine lowers evenly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcac Posted February 10, 2005 Report Share Posted February 10, 2005 Thanks for the response - I was wondering if the way it was lowering was typical or not. I figure it needs a new lift cylinder on the driver's side as Jeremy said - it's not bad enough to justify replacing yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteOut Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 Anyway, have any other Cutlass convertible owners noticed the same thing? Or does your top lower evenly the entire way down? Mine lowers evenly enough. Perhaps a bit slower on the passenger side though. Again however, since its the passenger side that doesn't work when trying to put the top up I think my pump is dying. sounds like one motor is weaker then the other There's only one motor/pump. It feeds two lift cylinders. WhiteOut: i just had to point that out because I suffer from a severe case of convertible envy, yours in particular. Thanks for the compliment, I'll make sure I keep it in good shape untill I get rid of it this summer or next. Its gonna have high miles, but it will still look good. I'll let you know when the time comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamz Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 maybe off topic but your car is beautiful . i loive those cutlass with the lil light on the front . And convertible , waaaaaaaw:P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red95cutlass Posted February 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 Since we are talking about the convertible pump here, have you guys noticed what color the fluid is in the pump? I looked at mine yesterday and it looked bluish green. The W platform manual says to use Dextron III ATF. Usually it is a deep red color. Let me know what you find! Thanks. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmblimo Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 Looks like you have what you need! I can still get those pics of either of mine if you need them. If you should decide to remove the entire top, you'll need something to lift it with. It is too heavy for one guy to move it around without scratching anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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