C70 boot separator falls down

Geoff2222 · Aug 21st, 2022, 16:39

Usually, the boot separator stays in position, when raised. However, recently it has started to fall down easily when raised.

Is the cure simply to replace the hydraulic struts?

These seem quite expensive. Is there a cheap workaround, as the car is 16 years old? I suppose that simply driving around with it down, rather than up, is the simplest ...

Lancee · Aug 21st, 2022, 16:52

If you mean the gas struts, IMHO replacement is likely the only option. Look for a part number and maybe try e-bay or a breakers ?

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Geoff2222 New Member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2023 18:23 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: London	C70 boot separator falls down Usually, the boot separator stays in position, when raised. However, recently it has started to fall down easily when raised. Is the cure simply to replace the hydraulic struts? These seem quite expensive. Is there a cheap workaround, as the car is 16 years old? I suppose that simply driving around with it down, rather than up, is the simplest ...

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Lancee Premier Member Last Online: Today 20:53 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Devon	If you mean the gas struts, IMHO replacement is likely the only option. Look for a part number and maybe try e-bay or a breakers ? Last edited by Lancee; Aug 21st, 2022 at 17:08.

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