rear struts - bootlid attacked me!!!

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Jerry Atrik, Nov 19, 2004.

  1. Jerry Atrik

    Jerry Atrik Guest

    Volvo 440 G reg. Have just been attacked by the rear bootlid of my 440. The
    struts don't seem to be very efficient now that the cold weather is here.
    Any ideas on available cost of a replacement/new pair and the postage please
    folks? What is available? Where should I look for a decent pair?
     
    Jerry Atrik, Nov 19, 2004
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    Doki Guest

    GSF, £20 for a pair.
     
    Doki, Nov 19, 2004
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    Malc Guest

    4ft lath £0 from a skip.
     
    Malc, Nov 19, 2004
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  4. Jerry Atrik

    Stuart Gray Guest

    Or try Eurocarparts - same sort of set up.
     
    Stuart Gray, Nov 19, 2004
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    SteveH Guest

    Scrap yard. Take one of the old ones with you and just compare with the
    struts on other cars until you find a pair that's a close match.

    Last time I did this, it cost me a fiver.
     
    SteveH, Nov 19, 2004
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  6. But note they come in different pressures for the same size. It should be
    marked on them.
     
    Dave Plowman (News), Nov 19, 2004
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    DuncanWood Guest


    GSF, eurocarparts or most exhaust factors sell them
     
    DuncanWood, Nov 20, 2004
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  8. Jerry Atrik

    Jerry Atrik Guest

    Thanks folks - found those firms, will try local scrapyards first but then
    their struts might be as bad as mine! Long length of wood now in place for
    this weekend.
     
    Jerry Atrik, Nov 20, 2004
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    Mr Fix It Guest

    I've recently fixed a killer bonnet on my E28.
    One puff of wind and something heavier than my citroen ax
    used to land on my head!!
     
    Mr Fix It, Nov 20, 2004
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