Cabriolet Roof Latch

[Quasyt]

Hey guys, looking for the passenger side latch off the roof.
Anyone happen to have an old wreck with one?

[Quasyt]

Or does anyone know where to get one from?

[cab93]

Send an email to sales@uniqueautoparts.com.au . Based in Brisbane and Melbourne.

They were dismantling a late 90's Cabriolet not long ago. Very $$$$ to the point I didn't purchase items

because they were more expensive than buying new from VW!!

On that point try VW.

Michael

[Quasyt]

I've already tried unique auto parts but no reply, so I'll try VW now.

Thanks

[paulie71]

there may be some old Mk1 cabbies being wrecked at ASV, no luck online but a call might shed some light: try BMW, Mercedes, SAAB, Alfa Romeo, Audi, Renault, Volvo, VW, Peugeot, Auto Parts, New Parts, Spares | Euro Car Parts Pty Ltd

[cab93]

If it's the more commonly broken "J" hooks the part number is as follows:

to 1988 "155 871 401' with nut "155 871 511'

1988.5 to 1993 "155 871 401A" with nut "155 871 511A"

The parts are not interchangable.

Michael

[Quasyt]

Thanks guys.
Still haven't found one.
Michael, its the entire latch thats missing but thanks for the extra help anyway.

[Hern]

Hi,
You see them from time to time on ebay. Especially out of the US - see web address below. Look for vw 'rabbit' as well as 'golf'.
Hern

80-92 VW Rabbit Cabriolet ONE CONVERTIBLE TOP LATCH - eBay (item 170606726948 end time Mar-23-11 12:00:55 PDT)

[chortle]

Hi,
Bit late in posting a reply, did you get a latching handle?
plenty on E bay.co.uk
There was at least 4 on there last week.
Might be worth keep checking.