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Hi,
Just about all my gas struts have given up the ghost, coincidentally in the last two weeks! The ones on the bonnet still work, but only just, the ones on the boot are shot.
Does anybody know the specifications fo the ones used. I have found a place to get them, but I need measurement, and pressure (in Newtons I think) and stuff like that. Of course if anybody knows where I can just buy them that would be great. But I thought I might uprate the slightly, so that when I pop the boot it would rise on its own. Any reason why this isn't a good idea?
Anyway, I can't afford to get the engine uprated, so I'll have to stick to kickass gas struts.
Cheers
David
Just about all my gas struts have given up the ghost, coincidentally in the last two weeks! The ones on the bonnet still work, but only just, the ones on the boot are shot.
Does anybody know the specifications fo the ones used. I have found a place to get them, but I need measurement, and pressure (in Newtons I think) and stuff like that. Of course if anybody knows where I can just buy them that would be great. But I thought I might uprate the slightly, so that when I pop the boot it would rise on its own. Any reason why this isn't a good idea?
Anyway, I can't afford to get the engine uprated, so I'll have to stick to kickass gas struts.
Cheers
David
the front bonnet struts can be replaced with rover 827 bonnet struts, they are the same length and appear to be about the same operating weight, i changed mine for some of a G reg 827 from the scrap yard about 2 years ago and they have worked perfectly since, and they only cost 2 quid for the pair and there are loads of 827's in scrappies, if you find any replacements for the boot can you let us all know please because now ive fitted a spoiler the lid keeps falling on me if its slightly windy.
As far as I know, the bonnet and boot rams are the same (length, fittings and operating pressure).
Rams are normally marked with pressure in Newtons; usually 100N on wedges.
Problem with using higher pressures is that you will stress the ram mountings when you compress the ram. I got some (200N) spares to try and it was scary (especially on the Tasmin's glass tailgate!) watching things flex as you closed the lid.
On my 390 the leading edge of the bonnet hits the wheelarches before the rams have 'topped out', so the GRP then creaks like hell if you fit beefier rams. Can't be a good idea.
Ian
Rams are normally marked with pressure in Newtons; usually 100N on wedges.
Problem with using higher pressures is that you will stress the ram mountings when you compress the ram. I got some (200N) spares to try and it was scary (especially on the Tasmin's glass tailgate!) watching things flex as you closed the lid.
On my 390 the leading edge of the bonnet hits the wheelarches before the rams have 'topped out', so the GRP then creaks like hell if you fit beefier rams. Can't be a good idea.
Ian
I replaced mine a few years supplied by Wedge Automotive, when they arrived they were that hard I couldnt budge them! Wedge sent an allen key for me to release the pressure, they have been fine since but bearing in mind the cost involved I would of expected them to have been supplied with the correct pressure!If I were you I would look at the 827 alternative, which I will now that the boot ones are getting a bit sloppy.
Davidf,
If you don't want to pay dealer prices, check out this previous post from me..
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=12645&f=11&h=0
Cheers,
Dave.
If you don't want to pay dealer prices, check out this previous post from me..
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=12645&f=11&h=0
Cheers,
Dave.
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