I have a 2+2 convertible and there's a small fluid leak. I know where the problem is, but before I change the right part I want to refill the pump. See the photo I provided; I believe the little black protrusion I circled should come out and oil should be added through there ... but I'm not sure. I tried to lightly pry it out but didn't want to break it since it didn't open up easily. Does anybody know what to do? With loss of hydraulic pressure the top will come down but needs assistance to close.
I replaced my lines 8 or 9 years ago, and had to refill the unit. If I recall, the black plug you've circled was what I removed, and filled it with automatic transmission fluid. Give it a little harder try and see if it will come out.
I replaced my lines 8 or 9 years ago, and had to refill the unit. If I recall, the black plug you've circled was what I removed, and filled it with automatic transmission fluid. Give it a little harder try and see if it will come out.
Be carefull. It may break - hardened with age. Mine did and I had to make up a plug for I couldn't find one at the time. I took a small piece of hose and run a bolt down through it to expand it to make it seal. It worked well so I never pursued looking for the plug.
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'68 Parisienne 2+2 Convertible Matador Red (Resale Red but not for sale).
'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
I've heard that these pumps are largely unchanged throughout the years, and even across different makes of convertibles (F**d etc.).
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'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
I guess I gotta tilt that thing so the hole is on top; that's tricky too because of all the tubes attached kind of holding it in place. Any danger forcing it vertically? Seems like it's going to be tricker holding it upright to fill it than removing the black plug, especially with the top down so that I don't overfill it.
don't overfill; only up to the plug. Early cars used brake fluid. Usually by early to mid 60's tranny fluid was used. I'm told old brake fluid can smell like rotton eggs ??
Send your wife to the store and then go into the kitchen and get the turkey baster and it works well filling the top pump. Then clean it good and put it back before she comes home! Or you can buy one at the Dollar store.
As in previous threads, be sure what fluid is in it. Some have brake fluid, some tranny
