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Old 20-07-09, 07:39 AM   #1
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Saloon boot struts
My boot "pops" open but then settles down too low to get anything in. Replacement struts or a fix wanted please.

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Old 20-07-09, 09:14 AM   #2
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I have seen some have fitted gas struts. What about repositioning the boot spring?
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Old 20-07-09, 07:00 PM   #3
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I have seen some have fitted gas struts. What about repositioning the boot spring?
Hmmm ??? Scratches head thinking Eh ?
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Old 21-07-09, 11:15 PM   #4
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mine is the same - i have adjusted the springs too. a gas strut seems to be the bets bet...
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Old 22-07-09, 07:35 AM   #5
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I had exactly the same thing, the boot pops open then settles down to about half open - i had the springy bars 'reset' by Apple MG in Meopham now it's fine...
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Old 22-07-09, 10:52 AM   #6
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mine only opens an inch.... sometimes if its hot it doesnt open at all the rubber sticks together...
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Old 22-07-09, 08:04 PM   #7
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mine only opens an inch.... sometimes if its hot it doesnt open at all the rubber sticks together...
Ditto... I haven't looked into it yet, but when I do I will post up my findings!
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When released mine pops open an inch or so, but stays up when lifted. That's how I like it as I need to lift the wiper arm first
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I need to sort out my boot, mine is held on with a temporary spring, it looks like one from one of those fold out sunbeds!! It was like it when I bought the car, has anyone ideas how to stop the boot springing up all of a sudden? It nearly knocks you out! Lol

I have heard this is a common problem with the saloon boot?
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All sorted now. Found a thread on .org with part numbers for a part upgrade for cars with the extreme spoiler. They arrived mid-week and fitted them tonight. It now pops open and then when lifted, stays up ! I've had a few bumps on the head and scraped arms from holding it open whilst trying to load stuff. Not any more. :
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