Whilst cleaning my pop top I noticed that the washers under the bolts that hold the scissor mechanism , were cracked and in two cases bit were missing. Does anyone know what size these washers are or would a bath washer do, with some sealant underneath ? TIA. :)

Thanks for that. I had already decided to undo bolts one at a time to avoid throwing the roof away into next doors garden :)

I did ask about the bolt washers at AL during the Spring Meet, but the guy from the workshop didn't know if they were available :(

Thanks for that. Once I have finished reading flippin documents for a meeting tonight, I will get onto it. :)

All done, new bolts fitted and on the advice of my local bolts and washer's man, have used 3/4 inch tap washers as they are somewhat more flexible. Now..what's next ? Herzim strip, I think. :)

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Herzim strip, I think. :)

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I have yet to decide on a colour scheme, so the three day rule applies ! ( look, think about it for 3 days, do I still need it ? then make a decision. )

Just putting my puck back together so I now know I need 8 x m6 bolts and washers?? How long on the bolts please?

see post no 2 . :)

What a silly mistake to make ! I had 4 of 2 inch bolts and used them as there was plenty of space under the pop top.

When I replaced the scissor bolts on my Pan, like you I used stainless mushroom headed bolts with a washer face, 25mm x 1.8mm x M6 nylon washers, but in addition I also used M6 stainless penny washers in support of the nylon washers. I also used a similar set up on the remainder of the roof after the fibre glass roof detached from the pop top (8 bolts to hold the ceiling to the roof). All bolts/washers were sealed with Sikaflex 512 and installed with A2 Nylock nuts. Following the debond the roof still looks wobbly but it all still works.