Tailgate gas struts - Page 2

OldBlueVolvo · Jan 22nd, 2010, 19:54

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Originally Posted by rippedoffagain

I believe (but maybe mistaken) I read somewhere that the tailgate on a 940 estate is made of aluminium for that very reason (to keep the weight down).

If I'm right, it seems mildly amusing that someone would build a big solid motor, with a huge cast iron engine in it, and big well upholstered seats, and then think, hmm, we'll reduce its weight by putting an aluminium tailgate on

IIRC some of the bonnets (possibly 760) are also aluminium. I remember discovering that the tailgate was aluminium when I tried sticking a magnetic L-plate to it. Had to tape it to the back window instead. Fortunately the roof is made from steel so the triangular box thing was able to go on the roof.

Chris740R · Jan 22nd, 2010, 22:08

Yeah sorry, its the hatchback.

Apparently, they're a fair bit more powerful than the volvo ones. I guess its a much larger tailgate to keep open.

cumbrianmale · Jan 23rd, 2010, 02:17

Yes the 940 tailgate is Aluminium as ably demonstrated when trying to fit magnetic GB sticker, had to call into halfords last year on my way to France.

The mondeo strut have a lot of lift be careful as it will lift quite quickly.

crogthomas · Feb 19th, 2010, 09:47

Just got a pair of struts for my 740 from Euro Car Parts.
Less than £8 each and arrived the next day. Same brand as Rover OE I notice.

raoulduke · Feb 20th, 2010, 19:08

Would the saloon struts be the same as the estate ones by any chance?

CTCNetwork · Feb 20th, 2010, 19:37

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by raoulduke

Would the saloon struts be the same as the estate ones by any chance?

I doubt it. Totally different weight to carry.. Ant they are different lengths.

Des. . .

RealEstate · Feb 22nd, 2010, 23:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by crogthomas

Just got a pair of struts for my 740 from Euro Car Parts.
Less than £8 each and arrived the next day..

They list both Anschler and Boge gas struts for the 945. Anyone know which are better?
Thanks,

jor · Feb 23rd, 2010, 01:13

Thanks for the info on the mondeo struts. Looking through ads for mk2 struts though they usually ask whether or not the car has a spoiler, presumably indicating there are two types. Anyone know which to get?

jor

slimlavud · Feb 23rd, 2010, 11:57

Hi Jor
Wrong post I know but we lost our thread on the temp tranmistter, can i still get that one from you for my old 740TD please? It is running so rough now that I really need to watch the temperature if possible...
I am on 020 8987 0955 days 07896 921115 mobile
Thanks
Simon - North London

RealEstate · Oct 27th, 2010, 15:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by RealEstate

Eurocarparts list both Anschler and Boge gas struts for the 945. Anyone know which are better?

I just ordered some Boge struts from Eurocarparts for £21.74 ea, but they sent Meyle, supposedly 'OEM' quality.

Felt like sending them back, but couldn't be bothered! I gather Meyle is a German parts distribution co, and parts are probably made in China.

Seem springy enough now but hope they last! I should have got a quote from Rufe first!!

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Feb 19th, 2010, 09:47	#14
crogthomas Master Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 14:38 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK	Euro Car Parts Just got a pair of struts for my 740 from Euro Car Parts. Less than £8 each and arrived the next day. Same brand as Rover OE I notice.

Feb 23rd, 2010, 01:13	#18
jor VOC 20573 Last Online: Jul 10th, 2023 22:14 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: wembley	Thanks for the info on the mondeo struts. Looking through ads for mk2 struts though they usually ask whether or not the car has a spoiler, presumably indicating there are two types. Anyone know which to get? jor __________________ Volvo 940 SE 1994 D24Tic. BMW C1 85 mpg

Jan 22nd, 2010, 22:08	#12
Chris740R Premier Member Last Online: May 22nd, 2024 11:32 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cranfield	Yeah sorry, its the hatchback. Apparently, they're a fair bit more powerful than the volvo ones. I guess its a much larger tailgate to keep open.

Feb 20th, 2010, 19:08	#15
raoulduke New Member Last Online: May 14th, 2010 23:08 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangor	Would the saloon struts be the same as the estate ones by any chance?

Feb 23rd, 2010, 11:57	#19
slimlavud Junior Member Last Online: Nov 10th, 2023 14:10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London	Hi Jor Wrong post I know but we lost our thread on the temp tranmistter, can i still get that one from you for my old 740TD please? It is running so rough now that I really need to watch the temperature if possible... I am on 020 8987 0955 days 07896 921115 mobile Thanks Simon - North London

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