Evening all,
The boot in the D3 was starting not to open, it just did not have the shove to get it going anymore. I should add the car has Auto open/ close fitted to the old girl.
It closed OK and the motor seemed strong so I decided the gas struts were probably a little tired.
A small Google and some bearding on the car I contacted the fine people at SGS Engineering and ordered some brand new struts made to the correct specification.
http://www.sgs-engineering.com/
A little over £13 each which was so much cheaper than the ones on eBay, plus made and sent from the UK which is always a bonus.
Arrived next day, fitted tonight and now the boot opens perfectly
Normal service resumed.