Disaster has struck - car almost undriveable!

HPsauce Disaster has been averted -... 12th December 2012, 09:38 AM

Singh Nice excuse to upgrade. The... 12th December 2012, 10:18 AM

David\'s8 The repair - if thats the way... 12th December 2012, 12:39 PM

HPsauce Interesting solution, I like... 12th December 2012, 12:58 PM

HPsauce Well, the answer is no, but... 12th December 2012, 01:34 PM

Night Train Happened to mine as well, a... 12th December 2012, 04:05 PM

Architex_mA8tey Looks like A8 parts have a... 12th December 2012, 05:26 PM

HPsauce Yes, spotted those earlier... 12th December 2012, 05:45 PM

HPsauce What did you do in the end? ... 12th December 2012, 09:48 PM

Night Train A friend of mine tried to... 13th December 2012, 10:51 PM

HPsauce I don't think it's aluminium,... 13th December 2012, 11:25 PM

HPsauce Well, so far so good, but I... 14th December 2012, 01:03 PM

HPsauce Well, I didn't make a very... 20th December 2012, 10:50 AM

IT If interested I have a pair... 20th December 2012, 02:38 PM

HPsauce Thanks for the offer Ian, but... 20th December 2012, 02:41 PM

Architex_mA8tey Let me know if you need a... 20th December 2012, 05:12 PM

HPsauce Well I've got the new-style... 21st December 2012, 01:47 PM

IT Very good... They are darker... 21st December 2012, 02:36 PM

HPsauce Thanks Ian, I'd sort of got... 21st December 2012, 02:43 PM

IT I dont think so.... I think... 21st December 2012, 02:46 PM

HPsauce Well I plan to live with them... 21st December 2012, 06:29 PM

Architex_mA8tey take a look at some of these... 21st December 2012, 06:37 PM

HPsauce Excellent - absolutely... 21st December 2012, 07:10 PM

HPsauce Which has given me another... 21st December 2012, 07:58 PM

Architex_mA8tey I can put you in touch with... 21st December 2012, 08:06 PM

HPsauce Which arrived just now. Sadly... 22nd December 2012, 11:19 AM

IT They always fail. Those style... 22nd December 2012, 11:27 AM

HPsauce OK, thanks for the info. I... 22nd December 2012, 11:55 AM

Trophy885 Gas struts 27th December 2012, 10:04 AM

Norretal I wish I'd known........:( ... 21st December 2012, 06:57 PM

HPsauce He's still got... 21st December 2012, 07:03 PM

Norretal I meant because I'd have... 21st December 2012, 08:56 PM

HPsauce Sorry, losing the... 21st December 2012, 09:11 PM

Norretal No bother at all, I confuse... 21st December 2012, 09:26 PM

HPsauce They're incredibly heavy... 21st December 2012, 09:56 PM

#29

27th December 2012, 10:04 AM

Trophy885

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Location: Royal Leamington Spa

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Gas struts

Quote:

Originally Posted by HPsauce

Which arrived just now. Sadly the gas strut has failed so it doesn't lift. You have to pull it up.

I need to decide whether it's worth keeping or just send it back for a refund.

Does anyone have any experience (and costs) of repairing/replacing/regassing these little struts, or is it not worth it?
I did see one German web site that suggested a fix was possible with rubber bands!

Hi Guys,
I have dealt with Metrol Springs in Northampton, they can repair, recharge, reseal or offer suitable replacements for a large amount of gas springs.
My daily drive, is a 29 year old Audi 100, I have recently bought a pair of gas springs from them to lift the bonnet, cheap enough and fitted straight on.
Hope this is of help.
Best regards,
Steve

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