RE: [Chrysler300] Question on refill of convertible pump/motor 300G
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RE: [Chrysler300] Question on refill of convertible pump/motor 300G





First, check what is already in there. You don't want to mix different types of hydraulic fluid.
 
Given a choice, I would use ATF. If your lines are clear or translucent, you can see the fluid in the lines to determine if there is any air left, or if you have a leak, if any air pockets are forming due to fluid draining out.
 
Ron.
 
 


From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Lars Kirschke lars.kirschke@xxxxxxxx [Chrysler300]
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 6:07 PM
To: Bob Jasinski
Cc: Chrysler 300 List
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Question on refill of convertible pump/motor 300G

Hello Bob,

thx for the quick reply and advice. Would never had thought that it would take brake fluid. 😳
Best regards
Lars



Am 22.04.2020 um 22:40 schrieb Bob Jasinski <rpjasin@xxxxxxxxxxx>:



Lars,

If the pump still runs and is lifting the top, that is a good thing because it means the pump is not seized.  Going through the trunk is the easiest way to add fluid, much easier than removing the interior pieces!  The manual calls for “heavy duty” brake fluid, I would take that to mean DOT 4, but DOT 3 is compatible too.  The filling plug is on the vertical face (side) of the pump, and there may be one on each side.  Remove one of the plugs and fill until it comes out the side.  Run the top up and down to expel air and refill until all air is purged from the system and replace plug.

Bob J

300G convert (still has original top pump and lines)

From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of lars.kirschke@xxxxxxxx [Chrysler300]
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 1:18 PM
To: 'Chrysler 300 List' <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Chrysler300] Question on refill of convertible pump/motor 300G

 

Hello,

my name is Lars and we own a „barn find“ which we are currently trying to bring back to live. So far we have been quite successful and there seems to be no major rot.

So our aim is to repair or overhaul as much as possible in order to keep the unmolested status.. As i dont want to ruin the precious original power top motor, i thought i´d rather ask before being sorry.

The top is opening and closing, but real slow. Sounds at some point like it´s lacking liquid. This leads to my questions:

Is it better to remove seats to have better access, or through the boot?

Which side is the hole to refill, and how to open it?

Which fluid should i use to refill?

Thanks a lot for reading and giving advice

Best to you

Lars

PS: we have a manual, but it´s lacking the convertible part



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Posted by: "Ron Waters" <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>


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