Here is one repair method:
https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/PopTopStrutCableAndSpringEtc  And yes,
the springs and the gas struts work together.  I have a working strut
(unpainted) you can have for $75 (what I paid) plus shipping if you don't
want to bother.

Stuart

> I live in Eugene, Or.  Have an 1987 poptop Westy.  I broke the spring in
the top handle on the right side for lifting the top up.  Actually, it looks
like a wire.  I found another at North Westy up in Renton.  They are sending
it down.  I'm not attempting the fix, but will take her over to Miles at No
Name garage.  Are there any other parts I need to make this happen?  Right
now the pop top won't lift evenly and the broken side of the top hangs down
lower until I get the handle pushed back and snapped into place.  It's hard
to push up.  The gas lifters in the rear of the pop top don't seem to work
as well as they should either.  Is that because the wire/spring is broken?
Thanks for any ideas.

Suzy Wojcik
1987 Westy Bluebelle
Suzywoj@comcast.net

> Date:    Mon, 11 Feb 2013
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