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.

[JumboBeef]

Number 7 said:

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

What is the right type?

[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.

[JumboBeef]

Cheers, thanks!

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

[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!

[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.

[JumboBeef]

Anyone want my 350n one for anything, for a couple of beer tokens?