General: 850: - Boot/ tailgate probs

Nordboy · Dec 26th, 2006, 15:05

For a start... Merry christmas, New Year. Extra drinks on me.

My struts in my 850 t5 have been ropey for a while. Yesterday the boot won't close. It looks like the whole tailgate has dropped, as the locking part of the tailgate is hitting the car before it click in too the lock in the boot area.

Would this be because the gas struts have given up?

Any other reason the tailgate would drop like this?

Could do with some ideas as i can't use the car as it is.

Cheers

CTCNetwork · Dec 26th, 2006, 15:11

Hi,

Welcome to the forums and enjoy your stay here..

Struts "gone" would make the tailgate feel like half a ton to lift and will allow the tailgate to close with a heart-wrenching slam!

If there is another issue opening and closing then it may be that the hinge-pin is out of place or there may be an issue with the hinge itself..

You can get new struts for about £14 from PFV on-line (or walk into one of their stores)..
I would in the first instance check the operation of the tailgate, and inspect the hinges - and have something to support it while you are looking.
A broom or step ladder suitably wrapped to aviod damage.

Des. . .

Nordboy · Dec 26th, 2006, 15:26

Blimey, that was quick.

I know the struts need replacing, they have for a while. The biggest problem now is a can't close the boot because it appears the whole estate boot has slightly dropped meaning that the lock does not connect cleanly.

Maybe it is the hinge, may have bent? What is the hinge-pin, where can i find this?

Gotta say though, i love the car. It's an 850 T5CD 1996 estate auto, 113000 miles.

CTCNetwork · Dec 26th, 2006, 15:37

Hi,

Not sure if I have the right model, but see that attached as it may help..

Des. . .

Mike Smith · Dec 26th, 2006, 17:22

if i could just but in, where's the pfv online stores not heard of these, is there a web link? as mine are about ready
cheers guys

CTCNetwork · Dec 26th, 2006, 19:20

Hi,

Meant to say PFV not PVF - my bad typing again..
And the above would be PartsForVolvo

Des. . .

JCT5R · Dec 26th, 2006, 19:24

Hi

Do you mean the actual inner panelling inside the tailgate is coming away from the inside of the tailgate ??

If so,this is a common problem on the 850 estate tailgates,the clips/poppers lose their grip and pop loose......there is a tailgate repair kit available,costs approx £10,not sure where to get them but they are readily available.

Hope this helps.

John.

Lmason · Dec 26th, 2006, 20:12

you can get tailgate repair kit from www.partsforvolvosonline.co.uk

Jod T5 · Dec 27th, 2006, 06:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lmason

you can get tailgate repair kit from www.partsforvolvosonline.co.uk

and fit them like this....http://www.volvospeed.com/Repair/tailgate_trim.php
the gas strutts are easy to replace too, you will need to remove some of the interior trim and remember to prop the tailgate as you will soon know how heavy they are when you release one of the, even worn strutts......
cheers
jod

Dec 26th, 2006, 15:05	#1
Nordboy Junior Member Last Online: Nov 13th, 2021 10:22 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: bridgend	Boot/ tailgate probs For a start... Merry christmas, New Year. Extra drinks on me. My struts in my 850 t5 have been ropey for a while. Yesterday the boot won't close. It looks like the whole tailgate has dropped, as the locking part of the tailgate is hitting the car before it click in too the lock in the boot area. Would this be because the gas struts have given up? Any other reason the tailgate would drop like this? Could do with some ideas as i can't use the car as it is. Cheers

Dec 26th, 2006, 15:11	#2
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Welcome to the forums and enjoy your stay here.. Struts "gone" would make the tailgate feel like half a ton to lift and will allow the tailgate to close with a heart-wrenching slam! If there is another issue opening and closing then it may be that the hinge-pin is out of place or there may be an issue with the hinge itself.. You can get new struts for about £14 from PFV on-line (or walk into one of their stores).. I would in the first instance check the operation of the tailgate, and inspect the hinges - and have something to support it while you are looking. A broom or step ladder suitably wrapped to aviod damage. Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Dec 26th, 2006, 17:22	#5
Mike Smith Master Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2023 22:49 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Oakwood - Derby View Photos By: Mike Smith	if i could just but in, where's the pfv online stores not heard of these, is there a web link? as mine are about ready cheers guys __________________ Regards Mike '96 GLT Auto Estate For Every Problem - There is a Solution, Hopefully! Gallery

Dec 26th, 2006, 19:20	#6
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Meant to say PFV not PVF - my bad typing again.. And the above would be PartsForVolvo Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Dec 26th, 2006, 19:24	#7
JCT5R Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2012 15:49 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Essex	Boot/Tailgate repair ?? Hi Do you mean the actual inner panelling inside the tailgate is coming away from the inside of the tailgate ?? If so,this is a common problem on the 850 estate tailgates,the clips/poppers lose their grip and pop loose......there is a tailgate repair kit available,costs approx £10,not sure where to get them but they are readily available. Hope this helps. John.

Dec 26th, 2006, 15:26	#3
Nordboy Junior Member Last Online: Nov 13th, 2021 10:22 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: bridgend	Blimey, that was quick. I know the struts need replacing, they have for a while. The biggest problem now is a can't close the boot because it appears the whole estate boot has slightly dropped meaning that the lock does not connect cleanly. Maybe it is the hinge, may have bent? What is the hinge-pin, where can i find this? Gotta say though, i love the car. It's an 850 T5CD 1996 estate auto, 113000 miles.

Dec 26th, 2006, 20:12	#8
Lmason L Mason Last Online: Yesterday 17:02 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: alnwick	tailgate repair kit you can get tailgate repair kit from www.partsforvolvosonline.co.uk

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