Convertible Tech This section is only for questions or information relating to a convertible. Questions about drivetrain modifications should still be posted in the engine specific sections.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Replacement Convertible Top Pump

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-17-2011, 05:25 PM
  #1  
sparg93
Thread Starter
 
sparg93's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 25
Default Replacement Convertible Top Pump

Anyone know of a good place to buy a remanufacturerd conv top pump for my '89?

I've been browsing and prices are around $220 new and $75 ebay...i really don't want to go the ebay route on this one and $220 is a little steap.
sparg93 is offline  
Old 05-21-2011, 07:36 AM
  #2  
sparg93
Thread Starter
 
sparg93's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 25
Default

anybody?
sparg93 is offline  
Old 05-24-2011, 04:21 PM
  #3  
scan1959
1st Gear Member
 
scan1959's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Florida
Posts: 147
Default

Sparg,

I see you are having trouble getting anyone's opinion, so I will give you mine.

What makes you think you need a pump?

Have you checked your switch?

Do you need a hydraulic fluid top-off? You might if you hear the motor "whirring"?

I am a conv. top technician and think you may have trouble finding a "rebuilt" hydraulic pump.

I don't think there is a market for them. When one of my customers need a pump (a rare occasion) I just order a new one. Like you said, they only cost $ 220.

Check Conv. Top Specialists in Inverness FL (topsdown.com). They are easy to deal with (NOT affiliated with me).

Good luck,
Scan
scan1959 is offline  
Old 05-24-2011, 04:41 PM
  #4  
sparg93
Thread Starter
 
sparg93's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 25
Default

Thanks scan for chiming in.

I've checked both switches and they are pulling electricity both up & down...you can also hear them clicking. I pulled the rubber plug and the hydraulic fluid is full.

The motor makes no noise at all, either up or down.

The weird thing is that it just stopped working one day. Now, the car is only driven a few times a year, so everything is relative...but the motor doesn't make any noise at all.

Anything else you think i could check?
sparg93 is offline  
Old 05-24-2011, 06:32 PM
  #5  
scan1959
1st Gear Member
 
scan1959's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Florida
Posts: 147
Default

The electrical wiring harness at the pump.
scan1959 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mirandaandjimmy
4.6L V8 Technical Discussions
20
11-16-2015 08:51 AM
importsmasher
V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs
4
10-09-2015 04:42 PM
Calizic
4.6L (1996-2004 Modular) Mustang
5
08-28-2015 01:46 PM
MXBT187
General Tech
2
08-20-2015 02:36 AM
Mustang Sally72
2010-current S197 Appearance Section
10
08-11-2015 07:54 AM



Quick Reply: Replacement Convertible Top Pump



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:39 PM.