Tailgate gas struts

irishcarfan · Jan 22nd, 2010, 15:12

The 940 Estate we have is in need of new struts for the tailgate. I'm just back from the main dealer here in Ireland and was quoted €139 for the pair. This seems like a lot of money. Has anyone replaced them in UK/Ireland and know of any site that I could order from? I've checked the local scrapyards but nothing doing.

fowlerman · Jan 22nd, 2010, 15:23

Parts for volvo list them £14-69p each. Did mine couple of months ago. They do mail order, by the way, that price is for new ones.

Pete.

irishcarfan · Jan 22nd, 2010, 15:39

Cheers Pete, just looking online alright and that price is cheaper than anything I've found - which site is that? I can't seem to find anything on the Volvo pages I'm looking at?

*Edit* Sorry, found it now - thanks!

fowlerman · Jan 22nd, 2010, 15:52

Its www.partsforvolvosonline.com They're in Kettering Northants not very good at these link things! but they should come up on Google search.

Pete.

Chris740R · Jan 22nd, 2010, 16:02

If you want even cheaper, you can get a pair from one of these mondeos. I think its the saloon version that has them.
http://jjlo87.files.wordpress.com/20...rd-mondeo1.jpg

irishcarfan · Jan 22nd, 2010, 16:18

Nuts! Good thinking Chris but already ordered. Works out around €44 to my door which is about what I was expecting, so I'm happy enough. Better than €139..

Mudhook · Jan 22nd, 2010, 16:22

Got a pair recently from my local corner-shop auto parts. Just over £30 quid the pair. However I just bought a 940 fuel pump from the same source. They rang everyone including GSF and the Volvo price was the cheapest.

rippedoffagain · Jan 22nd, 2010, 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris740R

If you want even cheaper, you can get a pair from one of these mondeos. I think its the saloon version that has them.
http://jjlo87.files.wordpress.com/20...rd-mondeo1.jpg

Brilliant. I need some gas struts, and you can always find Mondeos in the scrappies. When you say you think it is the saloon version, do you mean the hatchback? I didn't think there was a Mondeo saloon.

vjck_uk · Jan 22nd, 2010, 17:32

you may find the modeo struts haven't got enough power in them to support a volvo tailgate it must be much heavier than a modeo bonnet or tailgate

rippedoffagain · Jan 22nd, 2010, 19:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by vjck_uk

you may find the modeo struts haven't got enough power in them to support a volvo tailgate it must be much heavier than a modeo bonnet or tailgate

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

Jan 22nd, 2010, 15:12	#1
irishcarfan Master Member Last Online: Jun 1st, 2024 13:44 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dublin	Tailgate gas struts The 940 Estate we have is in need of new struts for the tailgate. I'm just back from the main dealer here in Ireland and was quoted €139 for the pair. This seems like a lot of money. Has anyone replaced them in UK/Ireland and know of any site that I could order from? I've checked the local scrapyards but nothing doing.

Jan 22nd, 2010, 15:23	#2
fowlerman Master Member Last Online: Dec 3rd, 2021 10:00 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: blackpool	Parts for volvo list them £14-69p each. Did mine couple of months ago. They do mail order, by the way, that price is for new ones. Pete. __________________ Guy Fawkes-the only man to get into parliment with the right idea! "Tha can alus trust a mon as tucks is shirt inside is underpants" Sir Jos Fosdyke, Tripe magnate. Last edited by fowlerman; Jan 22nd, 2010 at 15:26.

Jan 22nd, 2010, 15:39	#3
irishcarfan Master Member Last Online: Jun 1st, 2024 13:44 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dublin	Cheers Pete, just looking online alright and that price is cheaper than anything I've found - which site is that? I can't seem to find anything on the Volvo pages I'm looking at? Edit Sorry, found it now - thanks! Last edited by irishcarfan; Jan 22nd, 2010 at 15:47. Reason: Found the site

Jan 22nd, 2010, 15:52	#4
fowlerman Master Member Last Online: Dec 3rd, 2021 10:00 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: blackpool	Its www.partsforvolvosonline.com They're in Kettering Northants not very good at these link things! but they should come up on Google search. Pete. __________________ Guy Fawkes-the only man to get into parliment with the right idea! "Tha can alus trust a mon as tucks is shirt inside is underpants" Sir Jos Fosdyke, Tripe magnate.

Jan 22nd, 2010, 16:02	#5
Chris740R Premier Member Last Online: May 22nd, 2024 11:32 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cranfield	If you want even cheaper, you can get a pair from one of these mondeos. I think its the saloon version that has them. http://jjlo87.files.wordpress.com/20...rd-mondeo1.jpg

Jan 22nd, 2010, 16:18	#6
irishcarfan Master Member Last Online: Jun 1st, 2024 13:44 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dublin	Nuts! Good thinking Chris but already ordered. Works out around €44 to my door which is about what I was expecting, so I'm happy enough. Better than €139..

Jan 22nd, 2010, 16:22	#7
Mudhook Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2023 19:16 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Harleston, Norfolk	Got a pair recently from my local corner-shop auto parts. Just over £30 quid the pair. However I just bought a 940 fuel pump from the same source. They rang everyone including GSF and the Volvo price was the cheapest.

Jan 22nd, 2010, 17:32	#9
vjck_uk Premier member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2017 15:54 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southern edge of birmingham	you may find the modeo struts haven't got enough power in them to support a volvo tailgate it must be much heavier than a modeo bonnet or tailgate

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