This is great, very clear and concise..if you could please do the reverse operation that would be even better including the lever on the pump…which I’ve been advised to do but to see it visually would be great Thanks for posting this up
Since they remove original alfa video how to close/open manually roof I wanted to put video on my own, but I see you guys did good job, so need to put another video ;)
thanks so much for this video. My ECU and electrics are beyond repair but can now open the roof in 2 mins. Probably 4 to get closed. Thought car was a right off but now very happy and no roof anxiety about the electrics failing!!
I really really appreciate this video the Alfa spider is on my radar for this summer and there are so many for sale with a broken roof and that's frightening but hay if you can do it manually why stress out I would only take it out on a sunny day anyway If I get one with roof problems I will definitely take it to you for repair your a top guy Thanks
About time someone did a video on this - lost count of the number of times I've had to explain to people ! Worth doing a video on manually opening as people are often worried about doing so
Hi Bill Thought about making one to open it manually but then if someone can't follow the video backwards on how to close it. Should they be allowed to do it in any case ?
@@CabrioletTech The only part the video doesn't really cover is resetting the pump which is quite important otherwise the roof won't work. Otherwise it's THE perfect video for people to get involved in the manual roof operation of their Spider. I appreciate the roof can have a number of problems for failures though so not everything can be covered in one video. Personally I've always pressed down on the boot lid to ensure clearance when opening/closing the clamshell otherwise bad things can happen ! Something people should be aware of. If you don't mind I'll post a link on the 939 forum to the video
@@Lee_Pitcher Hi Bill Intentionally left that part out, why? The purpose is to get someone out of trouble to close the roof, as it doesn't work electronically. Intention being that they find someone to repair it to address the root cause to restore electrical function. Of course maybe in the future when I make videos on repairing them, will include to pressure the pump as required Would love for you to post the video, much appreciated
I would appreciate it for opening - even if it is only this in reverse it would be very helpful to demonstrate. mine can be temperamental and sometimes only do half a cycle which frightens me to death in case it starts raining. Great video - really appreciate it.
I would really appreciate a video of you opening it. You can use my car if you are nearby the midlands let me know. I've never had the confidence to do it and it can be temperamental!
Amazing video. Mine got the roof mechanism broken and I can't find the serial numbers of the replacements I need to buy in Italy or elsewhere. Pumps/engines and levers need to be replaced (I think more pieces too). If anyone could share the serial numbers of the most common pieces of the roof mechanism it would be greatly appreciated.
@@60specialkit’s user friendly to reset the pump. Generally you can just push the cable back inside the car but I prefer to reset it by moving the lever back fully. Both do the same but doing it by hand ensures it goes back all the way
You would need to get to the pump and close the bypass screw and of course address the original issue to why your didn't close electrically in the first place
I know that you already answer on similar question but believe me in Serbia where I'm living there is no service who want to touch anything about Spider roof. Its like devil is in the garage for everyone. So that's why that part would be really really welcome.
I don't have a cable or cable tie to release the pressure (must have been snapped off by the last owner) could I correct this myself? Where does it attach to the pump? Many thanks!
This is great, very clear and concise..if you could please do the reverse operation that would be even better including the lever on the pump…which I’ve been advised to do but to see it visually would be great
Thanks for posting this up
Since they remove original alfa video how to close/open manually roof I wanted to put video on my own, but I see you guys did good job, so need to put another video ;)
Un capolavoro assoluto 🔥
thanks so much for this video. My ECU and electrics are beyond repair but can now open the roof in 2 mins. Probably 4 to get closed. Thought car was a right off but now very happy and no roof anxiety about the electrics failing!!
There is a man that fixes the ECU's speak to Merv at Autoelectron in Harrogate
I really really appreciate this video the Alfa spider is on my radar for this summer and there are so many for sale with a broken roof and that's frightening but hay if you can do it manually why stress out I would only take it out on a sunny day anyway
If I get one with roof problems I will definitely take it to you for repair your a top guy
Thanks
Very interesting, thank you very much for your video. Cheers from Italy.
Mate, you're a star. Thanks a million.
Finalmente un video utile !! Best!!
Condivido a pieno, finalmente un video fatto per aiutare tutti gli appassionati e possessori di 939 dopo i tanti video inutili di un italiano ;-)
Thank you so much for your very helpful tutorial. The only really useful among many fakes.
Excellent video. Clear instructions, well presented. Thanks
About time someone did a video on this - lost count of the number of times I've had to explain to people ! Worth doing a video on manually opening as people are often worried about doing so
Hi Bill
Thought about making one to open it manually but then if someone can't follow the video backwards on how to close it. Should they be allowed to do it in any case ?
@@CabrioletTech The only part the video doesn't really cover is resetting the pump which is quite important otherwise the roof won't work. Otherwise it's THE perfect video for people to get involved in the manual roof operation of their Spider. I appreciate the roof can have a number of problems for failures though so not everything can be covered in one video. Personally I've always pressed down on the boot lid to ensure clearance when opening/closing the clamshell otherwise bad things can happen ! Something people should be aware of. If you don't mind I'll post a link on the 939 forum to the video
@@Lee_Pitcher Hi Bill
Intentionally left that part out, why?
The purpose is to get someone out of trouble to close the roof, as it doesn't work electronically.
Intention being that they find someone to repair it to address the root cause to restore electrical function.
Of course maybe in the future when I make videos on repairing them, will include to pressure the pump as required
Would love for you to post the video, much appreciated
I would appreciate it for opening - even if it is only this in reverse it would be very helpful to demonstrate. mine can be temperamental and sometimes only do half a cycle which frightens me to death in case it starts raining. Great video - really appreciate it.
Very nice and clear video
Excellent job!
Could you do the video for manual opening?
Cool, I never even knew that. Now I do.. Even though my roof goes up n down just fine. Thanks
Very clever guy fixed my eos roof very professional
I would really appreciate a video of you opening it. You can use my car if you are nearby the midlands let me know. I've never had the confidence to do it and it can be temperamental!
Deal
Bring it over, I'll check it and we make a video of opening it
Regards
Team VagPro
nie one thank you!
Kan je de kabel terug opspannen, zonder het dak manueel open te doen, ( ongelukkig aan de kabel getrokken,)
Amazing video. Mine got the roof mechanism broken and I can't find the serial numbers of the replacements I need to buy in Italy or elsewhere. Pumps/engines and levers need to be replaced (I think more pieces too). If anyone could share the serial numbers of the most common pieces of the roof mechanism it would be greatly appreciated.
Brooo thank you!!!!!!!!
Its Alfa Romeo not Alpha!!!! A good video all the same.👍
Cheers, corrected
Really useful video, thank you very much! Question please: Does the hydraulic pressure automatically reset or does it have to replaced?
You have to screw the valve back in on the pump
@@CabrioletTech Thank you for responding, much appreciated. Is this a complicated job, i.e. does it have to be done by a mechanic?
@@60specialkit’s user friendly to reset the pump. Generally you can just push the cable back inside the car but I prefer to reset it by moving the lever back fully. Both do the same but doing it by hand ensures it goes back all the way
Today this video help me to close roof before rain couse some eror get out functionality. Bit how to get beck electrical function?
You would need to get to the pump and close the bypass screw and of course address the original issue to why your didn't close electrically in the first place
I know that you already answer on similar question but believe me in Serbia where I'm living there is no service who want to touch anything about Spider roof. Its like devil is in the garage for everyone. So that's why that part would be really really welcome.
Does the circuit decompression lever behind the seat have to be operated both to open and close the hood? thank you
Yes any manual roof operation needs hydraulic pressure releasing
@@CabrioletTech how many time whait decompression?
@@samuelesam1968 as soon as you pull cord it's instant
I don't have a cable or cable tie to release the pressure (must have been snapped off by the last owner) could I correct this myself? Where does it attach to the pump? Many thanks!
nice job. but just buy a miata, no bs hydraulics 😂
Thank you very much, guy! It's very useful.