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  1. chikosneff

    Stuck Changing The Convertible Top Hydraulic Cylinder

    Hi everybody! My hydraulic cylinder operating the convertible top on the driver side started leaking so I decided to replace it, easy job, I thought. Now it's been days that I am stuck because I cannot unscrew the torx t40 screw that secures the rod of the cylinder to the top mechanism. I tried...
  2. chikosneff

    2000 GT small leaks, need advice

    I am reconsidering what you pointed out: I am thinking about the engine oil falling onto the trans hose and crawling till the transmission. Will clean everything and place white paper under the car for one night. Can I replace that filter adapter gasket without draining all the oil?
  3. chikosneff

    2000 GT small leaks, need advice

    I'll double check the power steering, looks to me the the oil tank is still full. I'll clean it, but my problem will be having another chance to watching the underside without having to pay a mechanic. So you think that I should go first with a good clean and an oil filter change to see if...
  4. chikosneff

    2000 GT small leaks, need advice

    a) looks like trans fluid to me, especially leaking out of the plastic cap. b)Will try to clean it. Can I achieve a decent result at a carwash? Problem is I am an exchange student who lives on campus so I have really few means to work on my car. c) top of the engine looks perfect, very clean...
  5. chikosneff

    2000 GT small leaks, need advice

    Hi everyone, I'm new on this forum and in this country :) pleasure to meet you guys! I just bought a 2000 GT convertibile from a friend of mine, he payed good attention to the car maintenance but I was more worried about the previous owners (car has 122000 miles), after only two weeks I'm afraid...