Hey all I got a hose leak in one of my power top hydraulic hoses, it don't look too good.

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Is there a easy way to just put a new end on that hose? or should I just buy a new set of hoses?

I can see me not getting a good crimp on a new end for that hoses, so am tempted to just buy a new set, but looks like I would have to replace both side hoses, cause they both share the same end at the side they connect to the electric motor.

I had the same shop that last replaced my convertible top fix these hydraulics so it was strange cause that cylinder in the picture was not bolted to the side of the car correctly, the bolts were sitting in the bottom, and the cylinder was just sitting in there, I have the bolts and they look ok, I don't see why they would have just fallen out, but they look like a pain to get back in place, especialy the back bolt.
I hope there is not a problem there, that I am just not seeing yet.

my thinking is that if you got problems there, when is the next one going to pop up...I`d replace it all, not too expensive ,but maybe best bet, git `r dun right!
here`s where to get `em if you didnt already know..

http://store.convertibleparts.com/5973gmhse.html

Cool thanks, this place a good bit cheaper than AMES.

When you install the new one make sure it's routed differently. That hose got destroyed by the mechanism pinching it.

Yea I noticed that, the cylinder actualy fell out of where it was bolted to the side of the car. I really could not tell how that happened, one of the 2 bolts that held the cylinder in place was just laying on floor in there.
The threads looked ok to me, but I did not try to put it back in place.
I am hoping there is not some other issue, that I am not seeing, cause when the cylinder came out and was just moving around in there, it probably crimped that hose and caused the leak.

The one cylinder bolt is a little hard to get at and tighten. I bet that's the one that fell out. Probably just wasn't tight.

Yea thats the one, the back on, and ill try to make sure I get it tight, i am going to try to refill with fluid myself, I got one of those kits from AMES, I will see if I can figure it out.
If anyone would like a copy of those instuctions and maybe a picture of that kit, I can post something.

I use the do-it-yourself method with a piece of vacuum hose and electrical tape.