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Question: CONVERTABLE TOP HYDROLIC FLUIUD LEAKING FRONT VISOR

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Ndeluca562, Sanford, FL, February 15, 2011, 08:43
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WHEN LOCKING THE TOP DPWN I'M GETTING A HYDROLIC FLUID LEAK BY THE LEFT SUN VISOR

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    overbys from Overbys Inc, February 15, 2011, 08:56
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    there are two hydraulic cylinders leaking inside the header panel above the windshield. these lock down the front of the soft top to secure it to the header panel. after you replace these, you will need to refill the reservoir with hydraulic fluid.

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    Visitor, February 15, 2011, 12:44

    where is the reservoir located and thank you for you help

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