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F430 convertible top anterior ram leaking hydraulic fluid

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  1. alexkashef

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    #1 alexkashef, Aug 3, 2021
    F430 convertible top anterior ram leaking hydraulic fluid

    Hi everyone,

    Just bought this car and 8 ups and downs and now my front hyraulic ram for the locking mechanism is leaking. I want to get the car working asap so I can enjoy summer, so I am going to take out the ram and send it to cabriolet hydraulics to recondition it. I figure if I take it in, it will take about 2-3 weeks to take care of it.

    My question is that when I get it all put back together, do I need to bleed the lines? Also, where do I top of the fluid and what type of fluid should I use.

    Thank you,
    Alex
     
  2. EastMemphis

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    #2 EastMemphis, Aug 3, 2021
    The system is self bleeding.

    I suggest checking the two secondary rams (about shoulder position, on the edge) as they are likely leaking too.

    You'll need to top up the hydraulic reservoir (behind the passenger "B" pillar) as well. I use Mercedes hydraulic fluid ZH-M.

    You'll need one of these to fill the tank.

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    #3 alexkashef, Aug 6, 2021
    Thank you, that was very helpul. Got the ram out to hydraulic convertibles for a rebuild. The side ones were just replaced, and the anterior just started leaking. They were done out of state, so I tackled this myself so I can get the top working for the end of summer. Appreciate all your help!
     

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