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Lube points for capote / convertible roof top?

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  1. whatheheck

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    #1 whatheheck, May 30, 2018
    Did a search and didnt come up with anything solid.

    I also checked workshop manual and didnt see anything there.

    My roof top is starting to squeak once in a while during opening and closing process.
    Wondering if anyone knows where the lube points are for the roof mechanism?

    Thanks in advance.

    Dan
     
  2. JoeTSI

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    #2 JoeTSI, May 30, 2018
    Following as well.
     
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    #3 hessank, May 30, 2018
    Dan there are about 20, lol.
    Start with the top at 90 degrees and you will see 2 rams and about 4 hinges on the vertical section of the top.
    As you open it up a bit at a time others appear.
    Then don't forget the rear section of the hatch that moves back to accommodate the folded canvas.
    That hatch part is also hinged and hides several other major hinges by the ECU areas.

    Last year I greased mine with a white lithium grease but the top stalled this year. I believe the white grease did not flow into the hinges.
    A friend of mine used 3-in-one penetrant and my top operated properly. So last week I used Jig-A-Loo from HD and so far it works great.
    I will re-grease before winter hibernation in November
     
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    #4 whatheheck, May 30, 2018
    Excellent info.

    I will do mine soon.

    Thanks Fred!

    Dan
     
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    #5 mnogj, May 31, 2018
    Any diagrams or pictures showing the lubrication points for the novices?
    Thanks
     
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    #6 hessank, May 31, 2018
    Unfortunately Michael I am 1500 miles away from my car (Florida). In two weeks time I will do that if no one else does
     
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    #7 mnogj, May 31, 2018
    Thank you!
    I am new to the Ferrari brand and learning a lot from the forum members. This is a really valuable group of people.
    Thanks again!
     
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    #8 Themaven, Sep 29, 2019
    I would appreciate one of these as well. I'm not sure where to start. My 430 roof has been fine so far but I don't want to push my luck.
     
  9. whatheheck

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    #9 whatheheck, Sep 29, 2019
    I've done mine already months ago. Squeak is gone.

    Just like others said, there are simply too many lubrication points to document and take photos and post it here.

    All you need to do is raise your roof halfway then turn the engine off. Now proceed to spray white lithium grease to every moving part you can see.
    Dont overspray or it will drip on your nice leather seats. A little bit or lube oil goes a long way.

    Tip, use a rag and place it behind all hinges and moving parts when you spray so that the excess oil wont drip anywhere.

    Dan
     

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