What is this heavy block in my V70 tailgate-do i need it

sv70 · Feb 12th, 2019, 21:46

I came across this really heavy block of rubber-weighted with lead by the feel of it when i removed the tailgate cover,in order to bolt my number plate after getting it nicked,it is on the o/side and is fixed to the inner skin.I can only presume it is a ballast weight to make sure you don't have to slam the tailgate shut,but there is enough weight in the tailgate to do it itself,so unless anyone can tell me a good reason to fix it back,it will stay off and be a paperweight.

Simmy · Feb 12th, 2019, 22:03

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Originally Posted by sv70

I came across this really heavy block of rubber-weighted with lead by the feel of it when i removed the tailgate cover,in order to bolt my number plate after getting it nicked,it is on the o/side and is fixed to the inner skin.I can only presume it is a ballast weight to make sure you don't have to slam the tailgate shut,but there is enough weight in the tailgate to do it itself,so unless anyone can tell me a good reason to fix it back,it will stay off and be a paperweight.

its a damper it stops the tailgate resonating

Brendan W · Feb 12th, 2019, 22:16

Last thing you want is a resonating tailgate

It would be interesting to know what if any difference you notice.
Car constructors have to adopt a one size fits all approach.
Maybe your license plate light bulbs will fail 10% earlier

sv70 · Feb 12th, 2019, 22:29

Thanks guys,i will probably go with that as i know the inner skin is either fiberglass or some sort of plastic as i had to drill it in order to get access to tighten the nuts with a socket,i did think it weird though if it wasn't there for a good reason,good job i cleaned the rust off the bracket attachment,back on it goes then.

Georgeandkira · Feb 13th, 2019, 03:22

How is it affixed? Can you estimate its weight?

sv70 · Feb 13th, 2019, 07:58

It weighs approx half a kilo,and is approx-3'' x 2'' x 2'' including it's bracket,which has 2 hanging clips [fits on inside skin] and fixed with 2 torx screws,i'll try and do a pic of it.IMG_3275.JPG

Simmy · Feb 13th, 2019, 16:29

there is also another one mounted on a crossmember behind the engine

Feb 12th, 2019, 21:46	#1
sv70 Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 22:31 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: oldham	What is this heavy block in my V70 tailgate-do i need it I came across this really heavy block of rubber-weighted with lead by the feel of it when i removed the tailgate cover,in order to bolt my number plate after getting it nicked,it is on the o/side and is fixed to the inner skin.I can only presume it is a ballast weight to make sure you don't have to slam the tailgate shut,but there is enough weight in the tailgate to do it itself,so unless anyone can tell me a good reason to fix it back,it will stay off and be a paperweight.

Feb 12th, 2019, 22:16	#3
Brendan W Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 19:50 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford	Last thing you want is a resonating tailgate It would be interesting to know what if any difference you notice. Car constructors have to adopt a one size fits all approach. Maybe your license plate light bulbs will fail 10% earlier

Feb 12th, 2019, 22:29	#4
sv70 Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 22:31 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: oldham	Thanks guys,i will probably go with that as i know the inner skin is either fiberglass or some sort of plastic as i had to drill it in order to get access to tighten the nuts with a socket,i did think it weird though if it wasn't there for a good reason,good job i cleaned the rust off the bracket attachment,back on it goes then.

Feb 13th, 2019, 03:22	#5
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:28 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	How is it affixed? Can you estimate its weight?

Feb 13th, 2019, 07:58	#6
sv70 Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 22:31 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: oldham	It weighs approx half a kilo,and is approx-3'' x 2'' x 2'' including it's bracket,which has 2 hanging clips [fits on inside skin] and fixed with 2 torx screws,i'll try and do a pic of it.IMG_3275.JPG

Feb 13th, 2019, 16:29	#7
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:30 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	there is also another one mounted on a crossmember behind the engine

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