Roof clip question

by **shenab** » Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:11 +0000

Hi all gurus of all thing 5 related

So, went to take the hard top off (finally I hear you say) a couple of weeks ago and discovered that the drivers side clip keeps popping open. Like it's not catching the thingy .. whatever its called

I adjusted the screwy nut thingy but it didn't make any difference.

(I know I'm useless but I know you will all know what I mean)

I did notice that the cover for the screwy nut thingy had broken but I don't think that matters.

So, having a brain wave, I went to take the fittings from the hard top to move across but it uses a different bolt. It's a star type rather than standard philips and I don't have a big enough tool. I think I need a 35mm and the largest I have is 25mm.

So, can anyone assist me .. either in figuring out why the existing one keeps popping or can loan me the tool?

I am keen, dispite my recent breakin, to get them flamin hard top off at some stage, if only for the 8th of August run.

thanks peeps

Shena

by **MX5Spares** » Mon, 16 Jul 2012 8:46 +0000

that star head is calles TORX and size is 40 ( not mm by the way)T40 is the tool andi can lend you one if your stuck .Are you in dublin???I might hace clip also if it,s broken??Thanks ,Robert 086 8226506

by **MX5Spares** » Mon, 16 Jul 2012 8:48 +0000

Sorry should have said "and I not andi".

by **Steve** » Mon, 16 Jul 2012 9:14 +0000

Yep think replacement is the only way to go Shenab, did my own and Gill's not so long ago. They are sided I think too BTW.

by **landmarkjohn** » Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:09 +0000

When we got a new roof from Jack thingy in Wales he did a little mod on the clips which involved a pop rivet on each one. We had no problem with clips before or since and I think it was a preventetive action. Will post pic if reminded :-)

by **leamyj** » Tue, 17 Jul 2012 1:37 +0000

Shena, you around this weekend, I'll drop in. I think I have the nuts from the red mk1 ( remember that one?) I'll confirm later.

John

by **shenab** » Fri, 20 Jul 2012 2:53 +0000

Hi All - I have borrowed the screw driver from a mate and will try again this weekend. John, yes I should be home and will give you a shout if I'm stuck but I do have the one from the hard top I can use once I have the correct TORX -

thanks guys

S

by **shenab** » Mon, 23 Jul 2012 8:08 +0000

no luck this weekend was just too busy to get the roof off and I did try to get the clip off in situ but didn't have enough umph! I'll give it another go next weekend and let you all know. Gotta be gone for the 8th.

john did you say you have a spare clip from the old 5, fancy selling it?

S

by **leamyj** » Tue, 24 Jul 2012 7:05 +0000

Driver side or passenger side?

by **shenab** » Sat, 28 Jul 2012 3:30 +0000

Drivers side John

by **charged_rs** » Sat, 28 Jul 2012 6:42 +0000

the roof clamps can be repaired 9 times out of 10 but there is always the 1 that wont

http://www.miata.net/garage/top_latch/index.html

by **shenab** » Sat, 28 Jul 2012 11:50 +0000

Hey Charged RS

Thanks a mil will def give this a go as I have the clip off the roof already.

Love the comment about doing the disassembly in a plastic bag. Reckon my crystal nail file will do the trick;)

S

by **shenab** » Sat, 28 Jul 2012 11:59 +0000

e clip off and lock button apart .. will leave the filing for the morrow ..

thanks again for the hint

will let you know how I get on.

S

by **shenab** » Tue, 07 Aug 2012 9:49 +0000

Filing done and it definitely seemed to hold it in place before I put it back on the car but it still pops open.

So, my first run of the 'summer' and I'm doing it hard top on .. not a happy puppy tonight

Still will see some of you tomorrw evening and hopefully I wont feel cheated at having the roof on on the only sunny evening of the year.

S

PS John if you have the spare one I'll defintely consider the purchase .. ping me a price and we might be able to do a deal - thanks