1988 911 cabriolet top troubles

[Shorty62]

I was just trying out my electric top when it tightened up so I decided to put it back down from about halfway down. I then heard this loud bang and the photos tell the story - I think it’s called a roof arch but it is a solid (or was) cast part. I’m not sure why it happened or what I should do, is it strong enough if I try and get it welded I did manage to find a new one online in Germany for only(dread) 700 euros. It does look as though it has stressed one of the other arms as well.

[gduke2010]

Mine broke about 15years ago. The factory only sold the whole bow which includes both right and left side. It was very expensive back then. So, I bought only the side needed from a dismantler for(I think a couple hundred), much less than the factory part. When mine broke, it also, tore the top. So, I took it to a shop and they fixed the tear and installed the part. BTW, I manually raise and lower the top know. The cost was $1000 then.

[Shorty62]

Thanks for that, anyone know any good dismantlers in the states or the UK as I have no hope here in Oz as I’m flat out finding any sort of used parts.

[geoz]

I think it is possible to weld the bow. I would have to check but I am pretty certain one on my old roof was actually welded. Where in Oz are you located? I assume you have access to a good shop?

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[Shorty62]

Gold Coast

[geoz]

Sorry mate I don't know anyone up your way. If you can't find anyone to help maybe contact ******** in Sydney they generally know their way around our cars.
Btw looks like we got very similar ones, mine is a late 1987 cab.

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[geoz]

Or shoot me a PM looks like I can't write names here (not affiliated in any way).

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