hi  im looking for a source  for roof hydraulic cylinder repair kits .the nearest i got was from a guy who repairs them in the USA . Rather on the expensive side . i will share any info  i get as thats the way it should be. i have already stripped down one, of the top of screen cylinders and effected a temp repair  with an adapted brake cylinder seal .but would like a more permanant answer .If anyone has any info ie cyl/system manufacturer. part nos etc .would be v interested . i am going to be  looking round car shortly to get manufacturers names etc,and will post as and when .this is going to be a larger as larger issue as these old girls get older, will even consider having kits manufactured as i have a contact in the hydraulic industry .  
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hi  im looking for a source  for roof hydraulic cylinder repair kits .the nearest i got was from a guy who repairs them in the USA . Rather on the expensive side . i will share any info  i get as thats the way it should be. i have already stripped down one, of the top of screen cylinders and effected a temp repair  with an adapted brake cylinder seal .but would like a more permanant answer .If anyone has any info ie cyl/system manufacturer. part nos etc .would be v interested . i am going to be  looking round car shortly to get manufacturers names etc,and will post as and when .this is going to be a larger as larger issue as these old girls get older, will even consider having kits manufactured as i have a contact in the hydraulic industry .  
thanks for lookingFeel free to contact Dennis Ficken. He rebuilds cylinders for a modest price of $40.00 each plus ship and warranty.

Dennis Ficken
16285 S. Chester
Olathe, Ks 66062

(913) 390-0506
(913) 544-4521 cell



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hi  yes i am aware of this facility ,but i would like to do it myself i am a 30yr experienced tech,  i  contacted him a while ago  but he was unwilling to supply the seals to do  it .  i  realise that an unexperienced person could have problems  ,but as i  know seals are usually pennies and the distance i  would have to send all of my cylinders _( i  live in spain !) ,i  feel  the best way to proceed is to have seals delivered to me  . i am still looking into source for seals. i did a temp repair with an adapted seal to the  one i have leaking(it took me 20 mins to remove and  refit )so  its not urgent at  moment.thanks anyway fro reply,

hi  yes i am aware of this facility ,but i would like to do it myself i am a 30yr experienced tech,  i  contacted him a while ago  but he was unwilling to supply the seals to do  it .  i  realise that an unexperienced person could have problems  ,but as i  know seals are usually pennies and the distance i  would have to send all of my cylinders _( i  live in spain !) ,i  feel  the best way to proceed is to have seals delivered to me  . i am still looking into source for seals. i did a temp repair with an adapted seal to the  one i have leaking(it took me 20 mins to remove and  refit )so  its not urgent at  moment.thanks anyway fro reply,I wish you luck as many have gone before you in the same quest. As you know there are 10 cylinders that control the top and they can range anywhere from $150.00-$700.00 MSRP US new. I really don't find $40.00/cylinder repair to be to expensive. But again, I wish you luck and please keep us posted on your sucess as well as your findings.



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