loose tailgate strut

[john ryan]

The lower nearside mounting ball has become unbonded from the panel (V8V), and is loose. Looks a pig to re-glue. Anyone had/done this.

[leerandle]

There is a 'kit' you can buy from AM to fix this. Couple of mounting plates that fit between the car body and strut.

Mine went a few years ago and I fixed mine and replaced the struts at the same time.

[john ryan]

Many thanks. I found a you tube video which tells all

[Steve jm]

When I needed the kit David at Chiltern Aston had them in stock, worth asking?

[john ryan]

I re-glued with tiger seal, but this morning, with time on my hands, I made a couple of retaining plates to the Aston design -just need a coat of satin black.