i seem to be having a problem with my top that two upholestry shops couldn't solve. so perhaps someone on the board here can help.

Problem: When my top goes down the headliner does not fold tightly to the top. As a result, the headliner hangs out and flaps when i drive (without the boot of course). Does anyone know who or how to fix this?

Cheers,
Boris

 

Put the boot on...:-)

 

I don't know how much flapping your headliner makes but mine does the same. I believe that's the reason we need to put on the boot to keep the liner from being damage. I know it's a pain to put on the boot if you just want to drive 5 miles with open-top to Starbucks.

Let me know what you find out.

 

I bought my 86 cab sans boot cover. One summer in the sun, and the liner turned into crepe paper and tore apart. I won't make the same mistake with the 993. Put on the boot cover.

 

Not sure if it is the same as my 97, but try this - Fold the down about 1/2 way and look into the way the top folds at the side. There should be a piece of elastic on each side of the top that pulls the top and liner down. This is a poor explanation - I will try to get a picture and post it tonight.

 

Ralph,

My 964 had that elastic as well, but my 993 does not. hmmm. can you please send me a picture of it - i guess i'll have to go to the dealer and ask them what's up?

cheers,
boris

 

There's also some metal cables on the side...one of mine is busted..I have to get that fixed.

 

Mine has those elastic too. I need to replace them so the top can fold down properly. For now, I just lower the to top to almost all the way down and use my hands to put things in place before lowering it all the way down.

 

I agree, use the boot.