My 65 Olds convertible top goes down just fine. But, when I try to put it back up, it needs a little assistance for a quarter of the way and then, it is fine. Is it just low on fluid or something else?

Thanks,

Kevin

 

It sounds like you are low on oil, there should be a small plug in the top of the pump body, use dexron, and use a syringe to put the stuff in, have rags handy because we are sloppy and voila...cycle the top up and down a couple of times to get rid of the air bubbles...

 

Thanks Yellowstatue.
Type A Fluid?

 

Is it easier to get to it thru the trunk or do
I take all the screws off in the inner deck?
Never have done this before

 

I don't know what the inside of your trunk is like...but on a Cutlass we go in through the trunk and under the dust cover for the top...it's a little awkward but don't wear your Sunday clothes... Yes on the type A trans fluid...

 

I have a similar problem with my 69-98 but not sure how to get to the pump. Would I have to remove the cardboard to see the pump? Do you do this on your cutlass or is the dust shield on the trunk side?

 

My Cutlass has a metal shield covering the motor in the trunk
I guess I will contort my body to get to it

No it was cardboard

 

Does dexron make an A type ATF? If not, what is the equivalent?

 

Well its done. Not a messy job. It was a cardboard cover,
used a ear syringe to fill it. It took about 4oz, Dextron VI
no type A avalible. After working the air bubbles out I was
able to put another ounce in. Works fine now.
Thanks Guys for your advice.
Kevin

 

 

Go through the trunk, remove dust cover, replenish fluid, replace dust cover, eject!!! Type A fluid evolved into Dexron and so on and so on, I, II III, IV