Original Porsche Part Genuine Porsche part 98656117100

Cabriolet Hood Tension Rope. Porsche 986 Boxster



Fits:
Porsche 986 Boxster 1997-04

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Cabriolet hood tension rope.
Ensure flawless convertible top operation on your Porsche Boxster (986) by replacing the critical tension cable with our high quality OE Match version.

Fits:
Porsche 986 Boxster 1997-04

Diagram ref no 17.

Why Replace This Part?
Over time the tension cable in the convertible top system can stretch, fray or break. When this happens you may experience a roof that fails to latch properly, uneven movement, or loud mechanical noises. Replacing with a proper OE Match cable ensures the linkage remains tight and the roof mechanism functions as originally designed.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Specifically designed for the convertible roof mechanism of 1997-2004 Boxster models, ensuring correct length, routing and performance.
• Crafted from durable materials engineered to resist fatigue and wear typical in convertible-top linkages helps prevent roof latch failure, mis-alignment or sagging.
• Helps restore smooth, quiet roof operation and protects the linkage system from further damage ideal for maintenance or full restoration of the Boxster convertible top system.
• OE Match alternative offers excellent value without compromising fit or function compared to genuine parts.

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Convertible Top Motor Plastic Drive Gears 

Restore the smooth and reliable operation of your Porsche convertible roof with these Factory Style Convertible Top Motor Plastic Drive Gears. Manufactured to OE specifications, these precision-moulded replacement gears are designed to restore the performance of the original convertible roof drive motor without the expense of replacing the complete motor assembly.

Fits:

• Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 1999-02
• Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999-02
• Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 2003-04
• Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2003-04
• Porsche Boxster 987 2.7L 2005-08/08
• Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2/3.4L 2005-08/08

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You will need to retain the original metal central pinion from the broken factory plastic gear being replaced.
The angle of the teeth are from left to right on the LEFT gear and right to left on the RIGHT gear.

The plastic drive gears are a sacrificial component within the roof drive mechanism, transmitting power from the electric motor to the roof transmission. Over years of operation, the original gears can wear, crack or strip their teeth, causing the roof to operate unevenly or stop functioning altogether. Replacing these gears restores smooth power transfer, helping the roof mechanism operate quietly and efficiently once again.

Ideal for preventative maintenance or repairing a faulty roof motor, these OE Match replacement gears provide factory-quality fitment, dependable durability and excellent value.

What Do the Convertible Top Motor Drive Gears Do?

The plastic drive gears transfer rotational power from the electric roof motor to the convertible roof transmission mechanism.

Their primary functions include:

• Transmitting drive from the roof motor.
• Operating the convertible roof mechanism.
• Ensuring smooth and synchronised roof movement.
• Reducing shock loads within the drive system.
• Helping protect more expensive drivetrain components.
• Supporting reliable opening and closing of the roof.
• Maintaining consistent roof motor performance.

As sacrificial components, the gears are designed to wear before more costly components suffer damage.

Why Replace the Convertible Top Motor Drive Gears?

The roof motor gears are subjected to repeated loading every time the convertible roof is operated.

Common reasons for replacement include:

• Worn gear teeth.
• Cracked plastic gears.
• Stripped drive teeth.
• Roof motor slipping.
• Intermittent roof operation.
• Roof motor running without moving the roof.
• Preventative maintenance.
• Roof refurbishment or motor overhaul.

Replacing worn gears restores the efficiency of the roof motor and can often eliminate the need to replace the complete motor assembly.

Symptoms of Worn or Damaged Roof Motor Gears

Common warning signs include:

• Convertible roof stops during operation.
• Roof motor can be heard running without movement.
• Clicking or grinding noises from the motor.
• Uneven roof operation.
• Roof opens or closes slowly.
• Roof fails to complete its cycle.
• Jerky roof movement.
• Visible damage to the original plastic gears during inspection.

Replacing worn gears promptly can help prevent unnecessary strain on the roof motor and transmission assemblies.

Benefits

• Restores reliable convertible roof operation.
• Eliminates worn or stripped drive gears.
• Helps avoid replacing the complete roof motor.
• Smooth, quiet power transmission.
• Factory-quality fitment.
• Long-lasting, wear-resistant construction.
• Cost-effective repair solution.
• Excellent value OE Match replacement.

Installation Recommendations

For the best results, inspect the complete roof drive system during installation, including:

• Convertible roof drive motor.
• Roof transmission gearboxes.
• Flexible drive cables.
• Roof linkages.
• Pivot points.
• Microswitches.
• Roof control module.
• Roof mounting hardware.

Clean old grease from the gearbox housing and apply a high-quality lubricant suitable for plastic gears during assembly. After installation, ensure the roof mechanism is correctly synchronised and fully tested through several complete operating cycles.

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Fits
Porsche 986 Boxster 1997 to 2002

Headlining needs to be reused from old hood or ordered separately.

Product information:
This hood is an upgrade hood for the Porsche Boxster 986 (model year 96-02).
The original Boxsters built during that period only featured PVC windows so this hood was never an original hood, but makes it possible to fit this model with a glass window.
The glass window is a little smaller than the PVC window because the frame's folding mechanism does not allow for a larger (non-folding) glass window.
Information on the rear window:

What's included:
The soft top is supplied with a rear glass window.

Material:
Sonnenland A5
Sonnenland® is a registered trademark for a very high quality canvas made in Germany and used by car manufacturers worldwide for their
original equipment, including Porsche and Mercedes
This is highly UV and abrasion resistant.
The canvas's trademark is a fish bone or criss-cross pattern on its back.
Sonnenland only refers to the material, i.e. yard goods, and not the finished hood

Sonnenland canvases comprise of three layers:



Outer layer: is made of Dralon, which is a woven acrylic fibre (polyacrylonitrile). This fabric is highly UV and abrasion resistant.

Intermediate layer: The intermediate rubber layer comprises of a waterproof synthetic
rubber material. This removes the need for any additional waterproofing. This is why
we do not offer waterproofing products and advise our customers against using any
such products offered on the market.

Inner layer: The backing used to be made of cotton (Sonnenland Classic) and is now
made of polyester

100% waterproof:
We use a kind of thread that has been specially developed for soft tops that swells up when wet and consequently effectively seals the seam holes. All of the seams on the hood are furthermore treated with a fabric seam sealer to ensure that they are 100% waterproof.

No cleaning or waterproofing required:
There will not be any need for expensive cleaning or waterproofing agents. Sonnenland® canvas is a 3-ply material and has a rubber middle layer. The rubber layer keeps water from penetrating through the roof.

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Convertible roof top drive gears incl. central pinon in plastic (Pair). 



This is a pair of complete replacement gears in plastic incl. central pinion in plastic (no need to retain factory metal pinion from the old broken gear) for both the LEFT and RIGHT convertible top drive mechanism transmissions.

The angle of the teeth are from left to right on the LEFT gear and right to left on the RIGHT gear.

Fits:
Porsche 986 Boxster 2000>>
Porsche 987 Boxster

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