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DMaxer


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I have moved on from my power inlet issues only to be confronted by the front boot on my Windsor refusing to stay open when lifted up. I noticed that there are two struts to do this job and even to my simple mind I have realised that this must be the problem.

My question are these;. Does it only take one of these to fail to cause the problem or have they both gone to that big caravan park in the sky at the same time?

Second dumb question; I noticed they are just bolted on to the boot lid. Is it just a simple matter of sourcing a new pair and removing old and bolting on new or do they need to be fitted by someone flown out from NASA?

As always, I look forward to your helpful advice.



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Easy to change. Change both is better, if one gone one not far off. Get rating offlabel and stroke (length) and order. New is cheaper than regas. Did mine a couple of months ago.

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I have just replaced a bonnet strut on my Audi and after having a good look around on the net found these guys. Ordered on Tuesday this past week arrived Thursday fitted in 30 Seconds.

It has spring clips either end so a very simple fit.

They do all different sizes and as Baz said get the info off the present struts and replace both. They also stock various brackets for fitting if needs be.

 

This is a link to them. I have no affiliation but the price and service was very good. How long it will last? Visually looks like the OEM part.

 

https://www.struts-online.com.au/



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A couple of links for you

Help Selecting The Correct Gas Strut

How to Remove Gas Strut Ball Joints



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Apart from the length gas struts have 'n' ratings - which I believe are Newtons. On the barrel will be a number followed by the letter 'n'.

Make sure the number on the new ones match - too low a number and they will sag, too high a number and they will be too hard to close.

At each end of the strut is a spring circlip - to remove the end off the ball slide the clip until it is ALMOST off the end. If it comes off the end then you will in all probability spend some time hunting for it. Unless you have strong fingernails use a flat blade screwdriver to move the clips.

Murray

 PS: PeterD beat my post by 2 minutes! Although the retaining springs shown in the examples are different to the ones I have seen - I thought they were all flat steel circlip types.





-- Edited by Long Weekend on Saturday 2nd of March 2019 10:01:51 AM

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Thanks so much for your help. I checked out the part number and will order some today and undertake the installation.

What could possibly go wrong!



-- Edited by DMaxer on Saturday 2nd of March 2019 10:11:50 AM

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DMaxer wrote:

Thanks so much for your help. I checked out the part number and will order some today and undertake the installation.

What could possibly go wrong!



-- Edited by DMaxer on Saturday 2nd of March 2019 10:11:50 AM

When replacing ensure the black cylinder is uppermost when closed - as this reduces the opportunity for dust to accumulate where the rod goes into the cylinder.

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I did mind recently on the Avan. Simply had a technician come to my place and regas the struts. Simple as, cheap and with a 2 year warranty. Now working as new. Google Regas Struts, plenty of options.



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I found that there was not much difference in the price ($24 Vs $30) so I got new struts from the re-gassing mob I used.

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PeterD wrote:

I found that there was not much difference in the price ($24 Vs $30) so I got new struts from the re-gassing mob I used.

wow every regass business I spoke to was well above new price, sometimes double

 



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Baz, I had 6 struts done and went to the factory so I probably got a good price. This included fitting. However if you are going to do your own fitting you can do much better. See this link. There is postage on top of those prices.



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Baz421


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PeterD wrote:

Baz, I had 6 struts done and went to the factory so I probably got a good price. This included fitting. However if you are going to do your own fitting you can do much better. See this link. There is postage on top of those prices.

Factory price better = good outcome.   I got mine from link business you posted Cheers 



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I had one go on my van boot when in Townsville a year or so ago. I found an entry in the local phone book for the Strut Man. I followed it through and went to his small factory and he refilled it with gas on the spot. A very interesting and simple process. Cost $25 for two. All still OK. It was a hot afternoon and he also shouted me one of his Home brew. Will certainly revisit if I have a problem again.

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I took the two boot struts to the local re gas place and had them done while I waited. He handed them over and said  "to small to bother invoicing " Thanks cost me nil.

Places like Bunnings have various lengths on hand.



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Great info. Thanks to everyone for their help.



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