Squiffy bootlid

[JumboBeef]

The bootlid on my 400 only has one strut, on the near side. The lid was pushed up on that side slightly, which always bugged me.

So I swapped it to the other side (it was fun trying to compress the bugger) which solved the raised side on the left.

However now the right side is raised.

D'oh!



I've sourced a new (used) pair but before I fit them, am I missing something?

I tried adjusting the boot catch, the part on the lid. However I can't reduce the gap.....if I move the catch up, the lid will not catch.

I'm concerned that if I fit a pair of struts I'll just end up with a level lid.....but with a big gap right across. I don't know why I only have one strut to start with.

Thanks.

[mrzigazaga]

Thats why you had a dirty great big spoiler on it...This is my boot line...

Oh hang on thats not shut properly..But its still has a gap...

[smash]

mrzigazaga said:

Thats why you had a dirty great big spoiler on it

Jumbo - mine has strut left and right

[KKson]

smash said:

Jumbo - mine has strut left and right

Ditto. Two struts on mine.

[Number 7]

Someones probably only fitted one because its the wrong (too strong) type.

[JumboBeef]

Number 7 said:

Someones probably only fitted one because its the wrong (too strong) type.

What is the right type?

[mrzigazaga]

JumboBeef said:

What is the right type?

100N instead of the 150-200N you would of needed with the spoiler on...SGS engineering have what you need..Give them a call first..
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&...

[superwedge]

my one sits great, and stay opened,with this big mother on too

[bradderztvr]

Just fitted new struts (100)and they're only just strong enough as I've got the old Zender type spoiler. But that's better than being too strong.

[JumboBeef]

A nice pair (oo er) turned up today (thanks bradderztvr). With a pair of 100s the boot looks like this now:



and has just enough push to hold it up.

The one that came off (if I'm reading it correctly) is a 350n one. What would that have been used for? Massively strong. Anyone want it?

I do have a new problem. I need a pair of these:



I took one pair off my old strut but I need another pair for the other side (currently held on with cable ties!).

Anyone got a pair of nuts they can spare please?

Cheers.

[gmw9666]

JumboBeef said:

A nice pair (oo er) turned up today (thanks bradderztvr). With a pair of 100s the boot looks like this now:



and has just enough push to hold it up.

The one that came off (if I'm reading it correctly) is a 350n one. What would that have been used for? Massively strong. Anyone want it?

I do have a new problem. I need a pair of these:



I took one pair off my old strut but I need another pair for the other side (currently held on with cable ties!).

Anyone got a pair of nuts they can spare please?

Cheers.

your lucky day......I have the new nuts from my new struts I fitted......they were not the same as my car but I can give them to your mum n dad when I drop the wheel off......with my compliments :-) if they are not right you can bin them

[JumboBeef]

Cheers, thanks!

Must meet up when I'm down there next (Christmas probably at this rate).

[mrzigazaga]

JumboBeef said:

The one that came off (if I'm reading it correctly) is a 350n one. What would that have been used for? Massively strong.

Hi mate...You would of needed it with the tea tray spoiler...I think even with the 400SE overhang spoilers you might need more than 100N...Although i might be wrong!...Cheers...Ziga

[mrzigazaga]

I have a couple of strut fixings if you need them...With original dome nuts..And not jam ones...

[JumboBeef]

mrzigazaga said:

I have a couple of strut fixings if you need them...With original dome nuts..And not jam ones...

I may have sourced some, I'll know next week if they are the right ones.

Until then, can you hold onto your nuts please.....

Thanks!

[marcus1875]

Hi Mark,

If Richard doesn't need them could I have them? Pleeeeeaaaaassssseeeee

Cheers
Marcus

[mrzigazaga]

marcus1875 said:

Hi Mark,

If Richard doesn't need them could I have them? Pleeeeeaaaaassssseeeee

Cheers
Marcus

Of course....

[JumboBeef]

JumboBeef said:

mrzigazaga said:

I have a couple of strut fixings if you need them...With original dome nuts..And not jam ones...

I may have sourced some, I'll know next week if they are the right ones.

Until then, can you hold onto your nuts please.....

Thanks!

My nuts are fine, so you can send your nuts elsewhere Mr Zig: thanks.

In fact, I now have a pair of spare nuts if anyone wants them.

[Wedg1e]

JumboBeef said:

The one that came off (if I'm reading it correctly) is a 350n one. What would that have been used for? Massively strong.

Probably a modern car's steel tailgate (IIRC the Merc Vito van had something of similar rating to lift its tailgate!).

I was told many years ago that they were from the RangeRover so I bought 4 of them; they turned out to be something like 240N. I'm a fat git and I can just about compress them so christ knows what 350N would be needed for - these didn't end up on my car, that's for sure.
Further research suggests (though not conclusively) that the original rams were from the Mk 1 RangeRover, the one with a sheet of glass for the tailgate - ie. like the Tasmin fixed-head... but trying to find an early Rangey is like trying to find an honest politician.

[adam quantrill]

True... I ended up scrapping my one - should have removed the tailgate rams - dudn't think of that...

Got the 4.3 V8 though ;^)